2025 Upcoming Events
Taste of Portugal Wine Tasting
On Friday, October 24th we will be hosting our Taste of Portugal Wine tasting. You will taste various wines from the region of Portugal along with a Port wine and Charcuterie Board including meat screwers. RSVP required.
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Breakfast with Santa
Join us on Sunday, December 7 for a holly jolly good time at this year's Breakfast with Santa event!
Event Details
Enjoy a pancake breakfast and make magical memories with a special visit from Santa Claus all the way from the North Pole. Enjoy festive crafts, reindeer games, and much more! Face Painting will be available and can be pre-purchased during checkout
There are many types of tickets available including Kids tickets (10 and under), and General Admission tickets which include 2 mimosas, or, you can upgrade to the Unlimited Mimosas options! If you are interested in Sponsorship Opportunities, please reach out to Alyssa Madruga at Alyssa.Madruga@Gmail.com. Bring your family, friends, and holiday cheer as we celebrate the season and support Festa 2026!
Silent Auction
Get your holiday shopping done early! The Brunch with Santa Silent Auction will feature unique gifts, toys, experiences, holiday décor, and Portuguese goodies. Proceeds benefit the 2026 Festa.
- Children’s Toys
- Fun Experiences
- Holiday Decor
- Homemade Portuguese Goodies
Auction closes Sunday, Dec 7th at 1:30pm
How to Contribute
Donations: Toys, holiday items, or experiences may be dropped off at the UPSES Hall or coordinated with an event lead below.
Checks Payable To:
UPSES Festa 2026 ℅ Breakfast with Santa
2818 Avenida de Portugal
San Diego, CA 92106
Contacts
Hanna DaRosa — 619.302.9259
Alexa Flynn — 619.203.2643
Sponsorship Inquiries: Alyssa Madruga — 619.985.1117
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Festa 2026 Resources
Explore key pages, event updates, and opportunities to get involved with the 116th Annual United Portuguese SES Festa.
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“Great venue. Went for luncheon a celebration of life. Perfect location near shelter island in San Diego.”
Ann Peterson
“I am a regular here for events. Two event spaces, a large and a small. The large has a stage, chandeliers, and wall lighting all dimmable to make fit any mood and can be set up for simplicity or extravagance!”
Tony Olson
“Attended a wedding reception, good parking on site, large reception room, very clean, large stage and ample dance floor. It is the kind of room you could make your own with decorations that suit your event. Lots or none. Fun or fancy, up to you. Enjoy!”
Jane Bryan
“This is a great venue for a smallish meeting, party or social event. I've attended several meetings there. It's a comfortable hall with good seating, A/V equipment, a stage and catering facilities. They also do lots of community events and dinners related to the Portuguese community. Next door is the newly restored tiny Portuguese chapel. The staff are friendly and accommodating, too. Definitely recommend for a meeting or social gathering!.”
Nicole Sours Larson
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