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Calendar of Events — see more at slovisitorsguide.com
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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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 on Broadway
Dec 31, 7-9 p.m. — Ring in the New
Year with a citywide arts celebration gala featuring some of the best Broadway, opera, and dance selections with a special tribute to Stephen Sondheim. Performing Arts Center, 1 Grand Ave, San Luis Obispo. Details: pacslo.org.
New Year’s Eve Concert and Bonfire Paso Robles Dec 31, 7-11 p.m. — Paso Robles Downtown City Park. Free. Rain or shine. Food trucks, local beer, wine and cocktails, activities for kids and dancing. Ball drop at 9 p.m. to coincide with midnight on the East Coast.
Details: prcity.com.
Carlin Soule Memorial Polar Bear Dip
Jan 1, starts at noon — Cayucos Beach, Cayucos. This is a favorite Cayucos Chamber of Commerce family-friendly event, in partnership with multiple county agencies. Free.
Details: cayucoschamber.com.
Avila Beach Polar Bear Plunge
Jan 1, 11:30 a.m. — Start with photo sessions on the east side of Avila Beach Pier. Free family-friendly event. No dogs, please. Details: visitavilabeach.com.
Morro Bay Winter Bird Festival
Jan 11-15— This annual ecotourism event draws birdwatchers from all
over the country. The festival features hundreds of events, field trips, workshops and master classes. Held at various locations around Morro Bay.
Details: morrobaybirdfestival.org.
SLO CAL Surfing Open
Jan 11-28 — Pismo Beach. The World Surf League (WSL), established in 1976, is dedicated to changing the world through the inspirational power of surfing. Details: surfingforhope.org.
Father & Daughter Sweetheart Dance
Feb 2 & 3, 6:30-9:30 p.m. and 7-10
p.m. — Fathers, grandfathers and uncles, bring your special girl to the Father-Daughter Dance at the Pavilion on the Lake, Atascadero for a semi-formal evening of music, dancing, refreshments, & more! A professional photographer will be on-site with affordable picture packages. Feb 2: ages 12 and under. Feb 3: ages over 12. Details: (805) 470-3360.
Blendfest 2024
Feb 22-25,—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 24, 1 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.
Meet the Machines
Feb 24, 9 a.m.-noon — A family-friendly event offering children a hands-on opportunity to see, touch, learn and explore the vehicles that protect, build and serve our community. Free at Soto Sports Complex parking lot on Ash Street, Arroyo Grande. Details: arroyogrande.org.
Zoo Trivia Night
Mar 9, 5-8 p.m. — Impress the Charles Paddock Zoo keepers with your animal knowledge. Enjoy snacks, beverages and exotic animals from around the world! $30 per ticket includes three beverages. Other food and drink are available for purchase. Details: charlespaddockzoo.org.
At Her Table Street Festival
Mar 9, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. — A day packed with delicious food, refreshing drinks, local vendors, and fantastic live music
in celebration of Women’s Week on Atascadero’s Entrada Way. A free celebration of Women’s Week, Mar 1-10. Details: athertable.com.
Annual Morro Bay City Wide Yard Sale
Mar 16 & 17, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. — Rain or shine. Multiple locations in Morro Bay offer treasures for collectors and thrifters. Details: morrobay.org.
Central Coast Craft Beer Fest 2024
Mar 23, 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.
Egg Hunt & Festival
Mar 30 — Free egg hunts for all ages, including South SLO County’s only adult egg hunt. Free hot dogs are provided
by the Oceano/Five Cities Elks Lodge, games, bounce houses, face painting and more. Details: Arroyo Grande Recreation Services (805) 473-5474.
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