🌱 Patch AM: When will Cirque Ma’Ceo’s equestrian big top arrive in Del Mar?

Coffee in hand, Del Mar? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• When will Cirque Ma'Ceo's equestrian big top arrive in Del Mar?
• Who topped the leaderboard at Del Mar's latest CSI 2* showdown?

Also on today's calendar: 2026 LeucadiART WALK and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a neck but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Saturday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high of 91 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Sunday: Mostly sunny and humid, temps: high: 84, low: 66.
• Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 83 and low of 63 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Where Artistry Meets Horsemanship: Cirque Ma'Ceo Brings a Rare Equestrian Spectacle & Family Story (horsemansnews.com) — Del Mar will host Cirque Ma'Ceo's equestrian circus from October 30 to November 22, bringing a big-top blend of trick riding, acrobatics, and family storytelling. Created by ninth-generation performer Olissio Zoppe, the show highlights rare equestrian disciplines and a multigenerational circus legacy, offering a live, family-friendly alternative to screen-based entertainment.
   

• James Chawke Victorious in the $31,020 Alliant Private Client Cup CSI 2* (jumpernews.com) — International show jumping fans in Del Mar can catch top riders at the HITS Del Mar Summer Classic II at Del Mar Horsepark, running through Sunday, August 30. Ireland's James Chawke and Daido van't Ruytershof Z just claimed the $31,020 Alliant Private Client Cup CSI 2*, edging out strong performances from Kaitlin Campbell in a fast-paced jump-off.
   

📸 Around Del Mar

Subscribe

Show off your photography skills and the sights around town! Click here to submit your Photo of the Day to Patch AM!

🗓 Upcoming Events in Del Mar

Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!

★ Featured events ★

Sunday August 30
• 2026 LeucadiART WALK →
  860 N Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas
  10:00 am
• Open House Sun 1-4, come see what's new! →
  12552 Lomica Dr, San Diego
  1:00 pm

Want to see your event featured? Click here!

Other local events

Thursday September 10
• Thievery Corporation →
  The Sound, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd, Del Mar
  7:30 pm
Monday September 21
• Cowboy Junkies →
  The Sound, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd, Del Mar
  7:30 pm
Wednesday September 23
• Kruder & Dorfmeister →
  The Sound, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd, Del Mar
  9:00 pm
Saturday September 26
• DJ Habibeats →
  The Sound, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd, Del Mar
  8:00 pm

📣 Del Mar Shout Outs!

Want to say something great about someone in town? Click here to submit your Shout Out to Patch AM! It's free!

🗓 Events Nearby

Monday August 31
• Donate 4 Discovery
  Solana Vista SV-Public_Calendar
• Say HELLO week
  Carmel Creek CC-Public_Calendar
• Shea Givens →
  Rancho Valencia Resort & Spa, 5921 Valencia Cir, Rancho Santa Fe
  5:00 pm
Wednesday September 2
• Volunteer Coffee - Upper MC
  Solana Highlands Solana Beach, CA 92075
  8:45 am
Thursday September 3
• PTA Ice Cream Social
  Solana Highlands Solana Beach, CA 92075
  5:00 pm
Friday September 4
• Family Pancake Breakfast
  Solana Vista SV-1-MPR (100), SV-Public_Calendar
  7:30 am
• Friday Assembly
  Solana Highlands Solana Beach, CA 92075
  8:30 am
Friday September 11
• Atomic Groove Happy Hour →
  Belly Up Tavern, 143 S Cedros Ave, Solana Beach
  5:30 pm

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

 

Thank you 👏👏👏 to these businesses for making Del Mar PatchAM possible:

• LGE Prime Plumbing — (858) 366-8735
• The Nativity School — (858) 756-6763

Click here to show your appreciation! 💚

Want to see your business here? Click here to connect with local customers.

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Sheila is Your Rancho Coastal Humane Society Pet This Week —John Van Zante Read on Patch

• Please share & repost to help reunite this lost dog!
  Betty was lost on August 14, 2026 in Del Mar, CA 92014 near Stratford ct Sharing for a neighbor. For the latest information or to contact the owner,… (Nextdoor Del Mar Heights)

• Robert Half posted a job opening for Billing Clerk in Solana Beach. Apply here.
• Wells Fargo & Company posted a job opening for Mortgage Retail Sales Consultant in Encinitas. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Del Mar here.

🗞 Nearby News

Rancho Santa Fe

• RSF School Board requests addition of American flag to new district logo (sandiegouniontribune.com)
• Find Top Live In Caregiver Jobs in Anza, CA (care.com)
• Tennis-Djokovic eyes elusive 25th major at U.S. Open with Zverev as main hurdle (wtvbam.com)

Encinitas

• Encinitas Wine & Food Festival Raises $133K For Local Groups (patch.com)
• 2.2 magnitude earthquake recorded close to Encinitas, CA on Aug. 28 (sanluisobispo.com)
• Encinitas Retail Properties Fetch $8.3 Mil (rentv.com)

San Diego

• Birch Aquarium Brings Back Fall Pier Walks, Tidepooling Adventures (patch.com)

Ok Del Mar! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A bottle (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!

👉 Help make Patch AM better

• Help us grow by suggesting local news sources.
• Shape this newsletter with your feedback.
• List items for sale or services offered

We use a combination of real people and machines to tell you what's happening around town. Learn more about Patch AM.

Share to NextDoor     Share to Facebook