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And on the Del Mar Patch calendar - Cowboy Junkies

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Morning Del Mar! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Want a quiet Monday night show at Del Mar Fairgrounds?
  • How Del Mar's new wagering rules changed this summer's betting pools
  • Who's coming to Del Mar's star-studded 2026 Wine & Food Festival?

Also on today's calendar: The Melt - National Cheeseburger Weekend! Signup for Melt Rewards by 9/17 and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: What day of the year is trucker's day? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, with a high of 78 and low of 62 degrees.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 78, low: 65.
  • Sunday: Partly sunny and nice, with a high of 75 and low of 66 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Take a Seat for Cowboy Junkies at Del Mar Fairgrounds (theresandiego.com) — Cowboy Junkies are bringing their "Celebrating 40 Years and Beyond" tour to The Sound at the Del Mar Fairgrounds, with a fully seated show on Monday, September 21. Del Mar residents get clear details on ticket prices, box office options, and the all-ages setup, making it easy to plan a quiet, intimate night of music just up Jimmy Durante Boulevard.
   

2. Del Mar Reports On Wagering Policies At Recent Summer Meet (thepressboxlts.com) — Del Mar's Thoroughbred Club reports that new limits and higher fees on computer-assisted wagering helped boost overall summer meet handle to $366.8 million while shifting more betting toward everyday players. Local horse racing fans can expect these CAW rules, including cutoffs two minutes before post time, to remain in place for the upcoming Bing Crosby fall meet in November.
   

3. Where to See Celebs at the 2026 Del Mar Wine & Food Festival (sandiegomagazine.com) — Del Mar is gearing up for the 2026 Wine & Food Festival, with celebrity chefs, TV personalities, and pro athletes headlining tastings, dinners, and parties from September 30 to October 4. Local venues like Surf Sports Park, Fairmont Grand Del Mar, and Monarch Ocean Pub will host big-name culinary stars and charity events, giving residents plenty of chances to eat, drink, and do some serious people-watching.
   

4. 'Most stressful winter': El Nino-fueled coastal erosion in California likely to get worse (abcnews.com) — Coastal residents in and around Del Mar face a potentially rough El Nino winter, with scientists warning that already severe erosion could worsen as higher sea levels, strong storms, and extreme tides converge. The story notes that past cliff collapses in Del Mar have shut down train service, and similar landslides or infrastructure threats are more likely in the coming months along the Southern California coast.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Friday September 18
  • Tsikuri "God's Eye Workshop →
    RSF Library, 17040 Avenida de Acacias, Rancho Santa Fe
    10:30 am
  • Fun Movie Friday →
    RSF Library, 17040 Avenida de Acacias, Rancho Santa Fe
    2:00 pm
  • Cardiff SEA Beach Night
    Cardiff Elementary Cardiff By The Sea, CA 92007
    4:00 pm
  • Pilot Social →
    Solterra Winery + Kitchen, 934 North Coast Highway 101, Encinitas
    6:00 pm

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  • Chromalloy Gas Turbine LLC posted a job opening for Quality Assurance - QC Inspector 1st shift in Del Mar. Apply here.
  • General Dynamics Ordnance & Tactical Systems posted a job opening for Assembler - Manufacturing in Del Mar. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Del Mar here.

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: 10-4, good buddy! (Thank you Jean H. for sending it in!)
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