Media and Visitors Laud The Old House Fair
San Diego's 12th Annual Old House Fair in Historic South Park on June 19
Enjoy a day-long celebration of old homes and the historic San Diego community of South Park at the 12th Annual Old House Fair on Saturday, June 19, 2010. The family-friendly festival features:
- Tours galore ... from the Historic Homes Tour to a walking tour of South Park, to a Trolley Ride throughout the community.
- Exhibits featuring craftsmen, contractors, shops and services that answer all your questions about enjoying your old home.
- Lively music, entertainment, and festive food.
- Arts and crafts for kids and the young-at-heart.
- NEW! Free bike corral, pet adoption corner, self-guided Bike/Walk Tour.
Examine interior details on Historic Home Tour.
Talk with exhibitors, shop for your home.
Learn more
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South Park is easy to find
South Park is easy to find. Click on the map for driving directions. There is plenty of street parking near The Old House Fair location (30th & Beech St., San Diego, CA 92102).
For more South Park neighborhood info, visit SouthParkScene.com. Click the South Park button.
Self-Guided Tour
Take your own walking or biking tour through historic South Park. Visit our Bike/Walk Tour page for more information, or visit Thomas Community Bike Shop for printed information.
South Park Scene photos www.lucidumas.com.
Volunteer!
It's fun! We need volunteers for the fair and docents for the Historic Home Tour. Call 619.233.6679.
NOTE: Admission to the Old House Fair and festival is FREE. There is a charge for the Historic Home Tour ($20) and a charge for the Trolley Tour ($5). Both the guided and self-guided walking tours are free. For complete tour info, click here.
Historic Homes
Always popular, the Old House Fair Historic Home Tour again features five beautiful homes. Tickets for this tour are $20.
Designed by Irving Gill.
Spanish bungalow with canyon views.
Balboa Park views from large Craftsman.
This 1927 Craftsman is on the 2010 Historic Homes Tour.
Master suite in 'tower' has 360-degree windows.
Historic homes photos by Robert Piggott.
SOHO's "Ask The Experts"
Learn all about owning or living in an old house. SOHO San Diego (Save Our Heritage Organisation) will offer an "Ask The Experts" booth throughout the day, where architects, research historians, restorationists, and best practice advocacy experts will be on hand to answer questions and provide leads for old house owners.
Resources, Exhibitors
Here's information on Old House Fair exhibitors and resources for owners of old houses. Click here.
Booklet with history, resources:
Last year's complete 2009 (44-page) Program & Resource Guide is available online. Order a copy or download to view or print. Click here for more info. For a free copy of the 2010 Resource Guide, visit the Info Booth at the Old House Fair on June 19, 2010.
Come Enjoy The Old House Fair on Saturday, June 19th, 2010
The Old House Fair 619.233.6679 info@theoldhousefair.com