After a two-year hiatus, this year’s CavernFest featured a Saturday night performance by the Randy Rogers Band and two days of great music. The annual downtown event draws tens of thousands of visitors and local residents. Carlsbad MainStreet had not been able to hold a CavernFest for the two previous years, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but everything fit back on track this year, thanks to the hard work of Carlsbad MainStreet’s board and staff, and the event’s many volunteers and sponsors. The City of Carlsbad was proud to be a partner with CavernFest, which also included several dozen food vendors, numerous local and regional performers, dozens of craft vendors, axe throwing, bouncy houses and a lot more. Behind the scenes effort includes trash pickup, water distribution, security, sound, video and many other activities. 

 It was a hot weekend, but it was also a lot of fun.  Carlsbad’s Sheriff’s Posse Arena, the Halagueno Arts Park, and the beach area were busy at the same time with other activities. Thank you to everyone who worked hard to show off Carlsbad. 

From the office of Mayor Dale Janway