Page 102 - SLO Visitors Guide Winter 2023

Calendar of Events — see more at slovisitorsguide.com
Art walks in SLO County
Art walks in SLO County—Self-guided art walks for an opportunity to experience visual, literary and performing art in galleries and other venues throughout San Luis Obispo County. For maps and more information
visit artsobispo.org or call (805) 544-9251. Locations and dates are:
• Art and About Paso: Every first Saturday 5-9 p.m.
• Art After Dark San Luis Obispo: Every first Friday 5-8 p.m.
• Los Osos second Saturday of each month 1-4 p.m.
• Morro Bay, fourth Saturday of each month 1-4 p.m.
Farmers Markets
• Arroyo Grande—Two weekly markets on Wednesdays 8:30-11 a.m. Smart and Final parking lot at 1464 East Grand Ave. and Saturdays noon-2:30 p.m. at Olohan Alley in the Village.
• Atascadero—Wednesdays 3-6 p.m. at Atascadero Sunken Gardens at East Mall Ave.
• Avila Beach—Fridays 4-8 p.m. at the Avila Promenade and Front St.
• Baywood/Los Osos—Mondays 2-4:30 p.m. on Santa Maria St. between 2nd and 3rd St.
• Cambria—Fridays 2:30–5:30 p.m. at 1000 Main St.
• Cayucos—Fridays 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. until August 30 at Ocean Ave. and D St. Market.
• Morro Bay—Two weekly markets on Thursdays 2-4:30 p.m. at 2650 Main St. and Saturdays 2:30-5:30 p.m. at Main St. and Morro Bay Blvd.
• Paso Robles—Two weekly markets at 11th and Spring St. on Tuesdays 9-11:30 a.m. and Saturdays 9 a.m.-1 p.m. near Downtown City Park.
• Pismo Beach—Wednesdays 4-7 p.m. on the Pier Promenade.
• San Luis Obispo—Three weekly markets on Thursdays 6-9 p.m. Downtown San Luis Obispo, on Tuesdays 2:30-5:30 p.m. 224 Tank Farm Rd, and Saturdays 8-10:45 a.m. at 325 Madonna Road, World Market and Embassy Suites parking lot.
• Templeton—9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at City Park, 550 Crocker St.
For more information about farmers markets in San Luis Obispo County visit northcountfarmersmarkets.com or slocountyfarmers.org.
New Year’s Eve Bash
Dec 31, 6:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m.— Evening includes cocktail hour, dinner and fun. Spring Hill Suites Marriott, 900 El Camino Real, Atascadero. Sponsored by the Atascadero Firefighters Association. Purchase tickets at www.my805tix.com.
2023 Jubilee by the Sea
Jan 12-15th, 2023,— A world-class traditional jazz festival since 1976. Dancing and locally catered food and drinks are available at all locations. Held at various locations in Pismo Beach and Arroyo Grande. Details: pismojazz.com.
Home/Work Exhibit
Ongoing through February 28, — Presenting the work of notable contemporary artists reflecting on the balance between home
and work. Admission is free. San Luis Obispo Museum of Art, 1010 Broad Street, San Luis Obispo. Museum hours are daily 11 a.m.- 5 p.m. Details: sloma.org.
Morro Bay Winter Bird Festival
Jan 13-16— This annual ecotourism event draws birdwatchers from all over the country. The festival features 160 events, field trips, workshops and master classes. Held at various locations around Morro Bay. Registration and details: morrobaybirdfestival.org.
Designing recipes and cookbooks
Jan 14, 9 a.m.-noon— Learn about creating recipes and cookbooks. at Open Source Ag, 2620 Gray Hawk Way, San Miguel, CA. Free event for ages 14 to great grandparents. Details: opensourceag.org.
Annual Tamale Festival
Jan 14, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. — Tamale vendors, music, arts and crafts vendors, pet costume contest and more. Various locations in downtown Atascadero and the Sunken Gardens, 6500 Palma Ave. Details: atascaderotamalefest.com.
Cambria Art & Wine Festival
Jan 27-29— Shopping, raffle ticket opportunities, wine tasting, and demonstrating artists throughout town at various locations in Cambria. Details: www. cambriaartwine.org.
Family events at Open Source Ag
Feb 18. —Baking traditional pies and biscuits, 9 a.m.-noon, and Family planting prep (planning, planting and irrigating), 1-4 p.m. both workshops are held at Open Source Ag, 2620 Gray Hawk Way, San Miguel. Free. Details: opensourceag.org.
Paso Robles BlendFest on the Coast
Feb 23-26,—Celebrating the rule-breaking, traditional, and unconventional wine blends throughout the weekend. Hosted by the Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance. Held at various locations in San Simeon and Cambria. Details: pasowine.com.
SLO Craft Beer Festival
Feb 25, 1-5 p.m.—Celebrate the brewers of craft beer and raise a toast to their unique and wonderful creations. Alex Madonna Expo Center, 120 Madonna Rd, San Luis Obispo. Details: slocraftbeer.com.
Winter Concert Series
Saturdays through February, 5-7 p.m.—Music festival features some of the best local talent on the Central Coast. Sea Pines Golf Resort
& Spa, 1945 Solano Street, Los Osos Details: seapinesgolfresort.com.
Zoo Trivia Night
Mar 11, 5-8 p.m.— Impress the zookeepers with your animal knowledge at this annual event. Charles Paddock Zoo, 9100 Morro Rd, Atascadero. Details: charlespaddockzoo.org.
Central Coast Craft Beer Fest 2023
Mar 25, noon- 4 p.m.—Sample over 40
local craft breweries, plus ciders, distilled spirits and wine. Live music, food trucks, vendors and lawn games. Sunken Gardens, 6505 El Camino Real, Atascadero. Details: centralcoastbrewersfest.com.
Spring Festival at the Zoo
April 2-16, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.—Enjoy fun-filled family activities during Spring Break. Charles Paddock Zoo, 9100 Morro Rd, Atascadero. Details: charlespaddockzoo.org.
Art in the Park Paso Robles
April 15-16, starts at 10 a.m.—Hundreds
of arts and craft vendors in the Paso Robles Downtown City Park. Free admission. Details: pasoroblesartinthepark.com.
Wine 4 Paws
April 22- 23. —Visit wineries at various locations and help support our four-legged friends and the Woods Humane Society. Details: wine4paws.com.
102 WINTER 2023
slovisitorsguide.com