Events

In May of 1970, a trio of music professors at the California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly) came together to brainstorm the possibility of starting a summer music festival in beautiful San Luis Obispo, California. A year later, the inaugural season of the San Luis Obispo Mozart Festival took place with three…

The Holiday Twilight Tours are offered this year on select evenings November through January. Please check the website for tour dates, times, descriptions, and reservations. Start your Hearst Castle holiday journey at https://hearstcastle.org/tour-hearst-castle/daily-tours/holiday-twilight-tour/ Don’t miss out on Hearst Castle decked out in full holiday splendor!…

Each summer and throughout the year in the heart of California’s Central Coast, Festival Mozaic brings together music lovers to enjoy premier concerts and related events in a festive and stimulating atmosphere. The Festival was founded in 1971 to honor the composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, whose influence lives on in…

BlendFest on the Coast brings together more than just great wines. It connects two magnificent SLO County Central Coast regions of Paso Robles and the North Coast. Visitors to the coastal Highway 1 towns of Cambria and San Simeon have an opportunity to participate in this popular event that focuses…

Docents and experts lead a variety of walks through the Fiscalini Ranch Preserve each month.

An evening for those 21 and older, held on the last Tuesday of each month, January through May.

The SLO Comedy Festival runs from February 27 through March 2 with 40 comedians in 10 local venues. View the full list of comedians at www.slocomedyfestival.com/comedians. At the “Best of Fest” event, SLO Comedy Festival brings you the best performers from the entire festival voted on by audience members from…

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The California Sculptors’ Symposium, Inc., a non-profit corporation managed by sculptors, holds a sculpture symposium at Camp Ocean Pines in Cambria, California. The camp is nestled in a rural setting next to the ocean away from the distractions of daily life. We invite students and the general public to gain…

San Luis Obispo International Film Festival.attracts local, national and international work, and has played host to many visiting filmmakers, extreme sport athletes and big screen celebrities.

The annual Morro Bay Kite Festival is held every April. Head to the beach just north of The Rock to see the kites take flight throughout the weekend. Admission is free, this is a great event for families.

Pet loving wine drinkers can help our four-legged friends by visiting ANY of the participating wineries throughout the weekend, when a portion of the proceeds will be donated to Woods Humane Society!

Hosted twice yearly in the spring and fall along Ocean Avenue, enjoy beautiful Cayucos-by-the-Seawhile shopping for antiques, collectibles, and vintage items. Rain or shine, stay for the weekend or make it a fun day at the beach! The event hours are 7am to 3pm. Parking is available on nearby street…

For over 40 years, Paso Wine Fest has been the marquee showcase for Paso Robles wine. Join in the four-day celebration, May 15-18, 2025! Experience 100+ wineries, live entertainment, artisans, winemakers, distilled spirits, VIP exclusives, and elevated brand experiences at the Saturday, May 17 Grand Tasting. Friday, May 16 event…

Help celebrate World Oceans Day by participating in cleanup events in Avila Beach

From the redwood forests on the north coast to the sunny beaches in Southern California, 280 park units preserve and protect the best of California’s natural and cultural history

The three-day, family-friendly festival takes place Friday through Sunday, June 13th to June 15th, 2025. The festival is organized by and serves as one of the primary annual fundraisers for KCBX Public Radio. Full Festival tickets for adults, teens, and children include camping on the festival grounds at the scenic…

This event has been cancelled for 2024. Cambria’s annual 4th of July celebration is held at Shamel Park starting at 11am, with family fun events, music and a BBQ all day long. Fireworks start at dusk. A trolley service will run from 10am to 6pm, from North Moonstone to Main…