Celebrating the Cultures and Natural Resources
of the Tijuana River Estuary:
where nature and nations meet


Location: IB Pier Plaza

Join us on Sunday, October 5, 2008 from 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. for a variety of entertainers such as the delightful Dr. Zoolittle from the San Diego Zoo; tours of the Reserve provided by Tijuana Estuary’s biologists; activities and games for families and children; and booths featuring the Zoological Society of San Diego, San Diego Audubon Society, Chula Vista Nature Center, and native Kumeyaay arts and crafts. This year, the theme is Passport to Adventure and will feature Daniel Valdez’ play La Expedición a la Alta California about the 1769 Spanish expedition from southern Baja California to San Diego.
FREE!


Click here to read more about the Fiesta del Rio
Event Summary
Event Program (1.2MB)
Press Release
Directions to IB Pier Plaza: The Pier Plaza is located at 910 Seacoast Drive,click on the link to view a google map, you can also get directions from this link.

Mariachi Chula Vista


La Expedición a Alta California

Fiesta del Río Stage Entertainment
Schedule of Events
(subject to change)

1:00 pm Kumeyaay Blessing.
Welcome from Sector Superintendent Clay Phillips; Imperial Beach Mayor, Jim Janney; County Supervisor Greg Cox
1:15 pm Traditional Singer from California - Honor Place/Environment Home Theme
1:20 pm La Expedición a Alta California - Bill Virchis director
1:45 pm Traditional Singer - Animal Theme
1:50 pm Los Californios and the Dance Troupe from the Viceroy of Nueva España's private theatre (Yesteryears Dancers)
2:55 pm Dr. Zoolittle - Water Conservation
3:25 pm Traditional Singer - Water Theme
3:30 pm Wild Wes

4:30 pm Mariachi Chula Vista and Ballet Folklórico

  


Games (ongoing)
Hoop and Pole (Kumeyaay)
Snakes and Ladders
Migration Headache Obstacle Course

Ongoing Activities
Children:
Cascarones, Spanish Period Coloring Pages, and Aqua Adventure Board Game
Whole Family:
Booths of Event Partners and Sponsors
County Office of Education's Splash Lab
Van Tours of the Reserve


Hoop and Pole

For more information, please call the Visitor Center at 619-575-3613 ext. 304.

(Back to Top)


Tijuana Estuary Home Page
Directions & Maps | Contact Us
Cooperating Agencies