SLO County Market Update & Summer Festivities on the Coast
*INTERESTING FACT –
In the early 1900s, SLO’s Chinatown was home to about 1,500 Chinese American residents who referred to the area around Palm Street as “Tong Yun Fow”, or “Chinese People’s City”.
Summer Festivities
Every summer, the Central Coast comes alive with a wide variety of celebrations—from music and food festivals to family-friendly activities. Here’s just a small sample of the many exciting things to do around our beautiful county. Take a peek and be inspired to start planning your next summer adventure!
Music
Festival Mosaic / Paso Robles
(July 16-26)
This festival features music in unique venues throughout the county, showcasing jazz, contemporary, opera, world and chamber music.
Stone Soup Music Festival & Street Fair / Grover Beach
(August 23rd & 24th)
The Stone Soup Festival was created to bring music, food, merchandise vendors and art together in celebration of community diversity.
Mid-State Fair / Paso Robles Event Center
(July 16th-27th)
Featuring carnival rides, concerts, livestock exhibits, local wine and craft showcases; it’s nicknamed “The Biggest Little Fair Anywhere.”
Cars
Cruisin’ Weekend /Atascadero
(August 15th & 16th)
Hot El Camino Cruise Night kicks off the weekend on Friday in Downtown Atascadero. On Saturday, attend the 34th Annual Mid State Cruizers Car Show at Atascadero Lake Park.
Central Coast Cruisers Car Show / Biddle Park, Arroyo Grande
(June 28th from 10am-3pm)
Enjoy classic and custom cars, food trucks, vendors, raffles, face painting, music and more!
Central Coast Renaissance Festival / Laguna Lake Park, SLO
(July 19th-20th)
Enjoy historical reenactments, costumed performers, live jousting, artisan markets, traditional food and interactive experiences.
Farmers Markets
Sunday
Nipomo – 11:30am-2:30pm
Monarch Dunes Club
Monday
Los Osos – 2pm-4:30pm
Corner of Santa Maria & 2nd St.
Tuesday
Paso Robles – 9:30am-12pm
Downtown City Park
Wednesday
Atascadero – 3pm-5:30pm
Sunken Gardens
Thursday
San Luis Obispo – 6pm-9pm
Downtown Higuera St.
Friday
Cayucos – 10am-12:30pm
Corner of Ocean and D St.
Cambria – 2:30pm-5:30pm
Vets Hall Parking Lot
Avila Beach – 4pm-8pm
Avila Promenade
Saturday
Templeton – 9am-12:30pm
Templeton Park
Arroyo Grande – 12pm-2:30pm
Olohan Alley in the Village
Morro Bay – 2:30pm-5:30pm
Main St. & Morro Bay Blvd.
Libations
Lakeside Wine Festival
Atascadero Lake Park
(June 21st)
Unlimited tastings from 100+ Central Coast wines, local brews, delicious food, live music, art, and a unique “roar-and-pour” zoo experience.
atascaderolakesidewinefestival.com
Tin City Block Party
Limestone Way, Paso Robles
(June 28th from 4-8pm)
Enjoy small bites and unlimited tastings of wine, beer, cider, and spirits, plus a catered dinner from local Tin City restaurants with live music and entertainment.
Distillery Trail Weekend
Throughout Paso Robles
(August 8th-10th)
Discover 12 boutique distilleries at your own pace during the weekend. Pick up a trail map and enjoy tours, tastings, demos, live music, food pairings, and more at each unique stop along the way.
Central Coast Cider Festival
Sunken Gardens, Atascadero
(August 23rd)
The seventh Central Coast Cider Festival offers cider tasting, live music, food, and vendors, plus a chance to meet the cider makers.
To find more local events, visit: slocal.com
