Bazaar del Mundo 2008 Event Calendar Subject to Change
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She's doing it again! Diane Powers has announced her lineup of fashionable, cultural, entertaining and always colorful events for 2008 at her Bazaar del Mundo Shops, at the corner of Juan and Taylor Streets in Old Town, and restaurants Casa de Guadalajara (at the same location) and Casa de Pico now in La Mesa's Grossmont Center.
A favorite Old Town tourist destination, the Bazaar del Mundo celebrates three years at its Taylor Street location behind Casa Guadalajara, and continues the popular shopping, dining and special event experiences that San Diegans have enjoyed for over 35 years.

May 3-5, Cinco de Mayo - This popular celebration of Mexican culture, in Old Town since 1983, has grown into one of today's largest Cinco de Mayo fiestas in America.
At the Bazaar del Mundo on the corner of Taylor and Juan Sts., in Old Town, Cinco revelers can enjoy authentic Mexican food, mariachi music and folkloric dance performances at The Bazaar del Mundo Shops and Casa Guadalajara, noon - closing.
Discounted drinks, and complimentary appetizers and entertainment available on May 5th during Happy Hour at Casa Guadalajara, 4 - 7 pm. Free parking available at the Caltrans headquarters across Taylor St. from Casa Guadalajara & BdM - Open to the public all day on weekends and after 5 p.m. on weekdays.
In La Mesa at Grossmont Center, sister-restaurant Casa de Pico will welcome diners to delectable Cinco-"cuisine," plus musicians and dancers as well. Noon - closing. Free parking available in the Grossmont Center parking lot.

August 1-3, Latin American Festival & Mata Ortiz Pottery Market - Diane Powers' annual festival presents one of the nation's most extensive collections of authentic Mexican folk art, traditional clothing and textiles, colorful collectibles and dazzling jewelry, plus entertainment and Mexican cuisine. Guest artisans from Chihuahua, Mexico will be in attendance, creating eye-popping Mata Ortiz pottery, a centuries-old art form renowned for its hand-painted geometric and ancestral symbols.

October 3-5, Santa Fe Market - The Bazaar del Mundo's yearly Santa Fe Market brings the best of the Southwest to San Diego, featuring Southwestern-inspired art, jewelry and crafts, with artists traveling from as far as New Mexico and Arizona to demonstrate their wares.

October 31 - November 2, Dias de los Muertos - No need to cross the border to celebrate the annual Hispanic holiday - the Bazaar del Mundo honors Dias de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) with an exhibition of elaborately-decorated altars of sugar skulls and traditional handmade papier-mâché, wood and terra cotta decorations.

November, Toys for Tots Drive - 'Tis the season for giving! San Diegans can spread some holiday cheer by participating in the Bazaar del Mundo's annual Toys for Tots toy drive throughout November. A donation box will be displayed in the Bazaar's courtyard where guests can drop off new, unwrapped toys for kids and teens - and then peruse the shops for some early Christmas shopping!