Julian Home Journal

08/31/2025

The Sheriff’s Department is offering residential security consultations, vacation checks, crime prevention presentations on a variety of public safety topics, local crime statistics, prevention tips, resources and Neighborhood Watch decals.

08/30/2025

Lace up your running shoes and take in the beauty of Mason Valley at the weekly Julian Community Run, held every Wednesday from 7 to 8 a.m. starting at Highway 79 and Mason Valley Truck Trail.

Whether you’re training for a race, getting in a midweek workout, or simply soaking in the scenery, the Julian Community Run offers a friendly, invigorating start to the day.

08/29/2025

Here's a Julian Chamber of Commerce update from executive director Robin Boland!

08/29/2025

Upcoming events include a performance by Desert Crossing, the Dinner Under the Harvest Moon Fundraiser, a Community Wellness & Safety Expo, and more.

Visit Julian
Backcountry Communities Thriving
San Diego Blood Bank
I Love A Clean San Diego
FOJL - Friends of the Julian Library
Volcan Mountain Foundation
Sacred Mountain Julian
Julian Grape Stomp Festa
Santa Ysabel Art Gallery
Desert Crossing

Here's a list of upcoming local events!

08/28/2025

Keep an eye out this week for the latest issue of the Julian Home Journal! Visit julianjournal.com.

INSIDE
➔ Grapes, Music and Mountain Magic: Julian Grape Stomp Festa Turns 28 in 2025
➔ Vanderstaaay Third in First Race with New Motor
➔ Greene Takes Over as Eagles’ Athletic Director

PLUS…
➔ Julian Chamber of Commerce Update
➔ Backcountry Happenings
➔ Local Sports Update
And MUCH MORE!

Visit Julian
Julian Union High School
Julian Grape Stomp Festa

08/20/2025

Proceeds from the dinner will support the Volcan Mountain Foundation (VMF), which has worked for more than 35 years to protect the watershed, wildlands and wildlife of the Volcan Mountain Range.

Volcan Mountain Foundation
Sacred Mountain Julian

Sacred Mountain, Julian’s award-winning wedding venue, will host the 2025 Dinner Under the Harvest Moon on Sunday, Sept. 7 at 6 p.m., as part of the Volcan Mountain Foundation’s annual Fab Feasts fundraising series.

08/14/2025

The 44th Annual Ramona Rodeo is set to bring three days of classic rodeo action and community celebration to the Fred Grand Arena at the Ramona Outdoor Community Center, August 21 through 23.

Ramona Rodeo

The 44th Annual Ramona Rodeo is set to bring three days of classic rodeo action and community celebration to the Fred Grand Arena at the Ramona Outdoor Community Center, August 21 through 23.

08/13/2025

The first annual Julian Mountain Brewfest is scheduled for Saturday, August 23, offering a lively afternoon of craft beer, cider, wine and local entertainment at Nickel Beer Company.

Visit Julian
Nickel Beer Company
Burning Beard Brewing
San Diego Brewing Co.
Calico Cidery
Julian Beer Co.
Smoking Cannon Brewery
Storum Ranch Cider & Wine

The first annual Julian Mountain Brewfest is scheduled for Saturday, August 23, offering a lively afternoon of craft beer, cider, wine and local entertainment at Nickel Beer Company.

08/08/2025

The Manzanita League softball coaches placed five Julian High School players on the all-league teams.

Hailey Bennett, Avalina Magante‑Ortiz, and Charlee Sparks were chosen for the all-league first team. The Manzanita League second team included Alison Hernandez and Lara Arabian.

Julian Union High School

The Manzanita League softball coaches placed five Julian High School players on the all-league teams.

08/06/2025

Burns, whose passion and humor have captivated generations of quilters, is known for her energetic presentations and simplified quilting techniques that have helped revolutionize the craft. Her books and popular quilting tools have become staples in sewing rooms around the globe.

Julian Woman's Club
Eleanor Burns

Beloved quilter and television personality Eleanor Burns will bring her signature flair and storytelling to the historic Julian Town Hall on Wednesday, Aug. 13, as she presents her annual show, Fifty Fun Years, in celebration of her decades-long career...

08/04/2025

The Santa Ysabel Art Gallery will showcase the creative talents of young artists in its upcoming exhibition, KIDZ ART, running from Aug. 9 through Aug. 31.

Santa Ysabel Art Gallery

The Santa Ysabel Art Gallery will showcase the creative talents of young artists in its upcoming exhibition, KIDZ ART, running from Aug. 9 through Aug. 31.

08/01/2025

Held from 3 to 11 p.m. at Menghini Winery, 1150 Julian Orchards Drive, the festival coincides with the peak of the Perseid meteor shower—one of the most anticipated celestial displays of the year. With no moon in the sky, conditions are expected to be ideal for viewing shooting stars, glowing planets, and the brilliant arc of the Milky Way.

For those who love looking up, the San Diego Dark Sky Festival offers a chance to come together under a sky full of falling stars and celebrate the beauty and importance of darkness.