Volunteer Helps Make Signature Downtown Event Unique
September 2011 – The final Encinitas Classic Car Cruise Nights signals the end of summer for many locals. The season’s last event, held on September 15, served as a reminder of the tremendous effort that DEMA and its volunteers put into organizing the crowd pleasing nights. DEMA volunteer and event coordinator Doug Jones serves as the “face” of the series. His humility is commendable as he is hesitant to take the credit for the event’s growing success. “All of the work that the staff at DEMA does makes downtown thrives,” he said. “I’m the one who gets the cars and...
Read MoreTasty Culinary Experience Delights Sell Out Crowd
September 2011 – The Taste of MainStreet went off without a hitch after the event was rescheduled one week later due to the county-wide blackout on September 8. The Downtown Encinitas Mainstreet Association and participating restaurants staged an omnivore’s paradise that rivaled previous 21 years. Hundreds of participants were treated to the culinary creations of 33 different eateries. From Ogata’s sushi to the laid back offerings at Java Hut, the night’s samplings were a welcome surprise to many. “I’m impressed with all of this amazingly creative food in little sample...
Read MoreClassic Cars Return to Downtown Encinitas Press Release
———– PRESS RELEASE ———– June 26, 2011 Contact: Rick Moore Phone: 760.943.1950 Email: RMoore@Encinitas101.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE What: Encinitas Classic Car Nights When: The third Thursday of the month from June to September from 5:30pm-7:30pm Where: Downtown Encinitas from D Street to K Street with live music at Cardiff Classics at 1049 S. Coast Hwy 101 and SMOG Test Only Center at 682 S. Coast Hwy 101. Who: Everyone is welcome to bring down their classic car(s) of all...
Read MoreClassic Car Cruise Nights Kicks Off Expanded Summer Series
June 2011 – The first installment of Classic Car Cruise Nights on June 16 was a roaring success with more vintage automobiles and visitors than ever before. With perfect weather to bring in the beginning of a season of revving engines competing with the shine of chrome, thousands of people descended upon downtown to get a closer look at the eclectic group of cars, enjoy live entertainment at numerous stages and eat at local restaurants. This year brings another twist on the familiar favorite pastime of checking out hot rods and vintage automobiles older than most onlookers that line the...
Read MoreDowntown Eateries Get in on the Action as Classic Car Event Expands This Summer
May 2011 – As summer dawns, it signals the beginning of a season of revving engines competing with the shine of chrome as an eclectic group of cars will descend upon downtown for DEMA’s Encinitas Classic Car Cruise Nights series. This year brings another twist on the familiar favorite pastime of checking out hot rods and vintage automobiles older than most onlookers that line the Coast Highway on the third Thursday of each month. Restaurants now have the opportunity to capitalize on the thousands of local residents and visitors who attend the events. DEMA’s survey of attendees...
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