The fifth annual Cavern City Renaissance Festival returns to Carlsbad Beach Sept. 25–26, transporting visitors to a world of knights, pirates, music, fire dancing and fantasy. Enjoy live performances, Festival Quest, themed foods including turkey legs and meat pies, plus local ales and mead. Tickets start at $22.18 for adults.
Six L39-jet team of retired pilots from the Thunderbirds and Blue Angels. (Story about Patriots Jet Team included in this special section.) The Patriots Jet Team flies Aero L-39 Albatros aircraft in their renowned performances.