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San Diego Made Summer Market at Liberty Station

Name: San Diego Made Summer Market at Liberty Station
Start: 2026-08-10T11:00:00-07:00
End: 2026-08-11T17:00:00-07:00
Location: Liberty Station, 2820 Historic Decatur Rd, San Diego, CA 92106

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Mon, Aug 10 – Tue, Aug 11, 2026

Mon 11:00 AM PDT – Tue 5:00 PM PDT

Liberty Station, 2820 Historic Decatur Rd, San Diego, CA 92106

Free

“The San Diego Made Summer Market returns to Liberty Station…”

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The San Diego Made Summer Market returns to Liberty Station on August 10 and 11, 2026, bringing together over 120 locally curated makers at one of San Diego most celebrated creative districts. San Diego Made is the organization behind the city most respected maker markets -- events that specifically spotlight locally owned, independently operated small businesses. The Summer Market at Liberty Station is their flagship summer event, held in the open-air plazas and walkways of a former Naval Training Center that now serves as San Diego hub for arts, dining, and community programming. What you will find: handmade jewelry and accessories, original fine art and prints, hand-poured candles and soaps, ceramics and glasswork, botanical and natural skincare, food products from local purveyors, and craft goods from makers you will not find in a department store. The vendor selection is vetted -- San Diego Made prioritizes first-time market participants and makers growing their small business. Saturday hours: 11 AM to 6 PM. Sunday hours: 10 AM to 5 PM. Free to attend. Liberty Station has ample parking on-site. Waterfront access nearby. This event draws thousands of visitors across both days.

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