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Sunset magazine recently named San Luis Obispo one of the “20 Best Towns of the Future,” not for something futuristic but for SLO’s great food and sustainable food practices. San Luis Obispo is home to some of the best homemade cheeses, butter, chocolate, olive oil, wine and beer anywhere in the U.S. and the best part is that they are very accessible. From local weekly farmers' markets to farm stands to just farms that are open to visitors, you are always encouraged to get your food directly from the local grower.
San Luis Obispo is the perfect food vacation destination, whether you are a seasoned “foodie” or just want to do a little tasting. In San Luis Obispo, there are so many great events that bring these local foods right to you and pair them with local award-winning local wines.
 This Spring is “Roll Out the Barrels,” the San Luis Obispo Vintners Association’s popular spring event, that brings the wine, winemakers, and SLO’s finest restaurants right to you in Downtown SLO’s Mission Plaza on April 29. The fun continues throughout the weekend with winemaker dinners at many of the San Luis Obispo restaurants and a two-day passport trip through the San Luis Obispo wine region with special wine tastings, wine tours, seminars and specials. For more information click here.
This Fall, San Luis Obispo’s food and wine will be highlighted in the inaugural “Savor the Central Coast,” held Sept. 30 through Oct. 3. Savor is a four-day food and wine extravaganza highlighting the bounty of what San Luis Obispo County has to offer. This food and wine affair is presented by Sunset Magazine and the SLO County Visitors and Conference Bureau and is sure to wow every foodie. The “Savor the Central Coast” weekend event kicks off with a special night at San Luis Obispo’s famous Thursday night Farmers' Market. The weekend fun continues with a very unique winemaker’s dinner in San Luis Obispo’s Mission Plaza and Sunset’s Wine Awards Dinner on Friday. On Saturday and Sunday, get ready to play throughout the county with several exclusive Culinary and Harvest Day Tours. Remember to spend time at the Savor Pavilion on the Historic Santa Margarita Ranch, which will be center-stage for all of the restaurants and wineries from throughout the Central Coast. For more information click here.
There is always something for every “foodie” or “non-foodie” to enjoy as San Luis Obispo is full of events happening year-round. So join us anytime of the year for food, wine and fun in San Luis Obispo, California! |
Always so much happening in San Luis Obispo...
 Opera San Luis Obispo
April 9-11
LOVE IS BEAUTIFUL... LIFE IS CRUEL... Opera San Luis Obispo performs the passionate and soulful story, La bohème, on April 9 and 11, in the Christopher Cohan Performing Arts Center. Featuring youth and adult choruses and a full orchestra, La bohème was the inspiration for the hit Broadway musical Rent. Set in 19th century Paris, La bohème follows two poor Bohemians who find a love so intense they can neither be apart nor together. The music captures their undying devotion for one another and takes the audience through an emotional story of young love. The Opera celebrates life and love and is sure to enchant audiences of all ages. The show will be performed in Italian with English subtitles.
 Children’s Day in the PlazaSaturday April 10, 2010
Children’s Day in the Plaza is held every April to celebrate the National Month of the Child. It is a day designed to bring education, fun, and families together with community resources. This year's theme is “Express Yourself: Dance to the beat of your own drum”. The event will give children the opportunity to explore music and creativity.
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Cal Poly Connection: Cal Poly's Open House
April 15-17
Open House is an annual Cal Poly event that showcases the campus' unique "Learn by Doing" approach to education. It's oriented to admitted and current students, their supporters, alumni, visitors and the San Luis Obispo community. The three-day event is the culmination of an entire year of hard work and dedication by a committee of student volunteers working under Student Life & Leadership's Orientation Programs in collaboration with the community, student clubs, faculty and staff.
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 Two Great Spring Shows Presented by the Central Coast Children's Choir
4th Annual Children & Youth Choir Festival
The CCCC will play host to other choirs from around the state in a day-long Choir Festival held at Grace Church in San Luis Obispo on Saturday, April 17 from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. A special guest clinician will be offering musical guidance to choir groups. There will also be a variety sessions available to assist teaching music techniques.
2010 Spring Concert
The Central Coast Children’s Choir will perform its 2010 Spring Concert at Grace Church, San Luis Obispo on Saturday, May 8 at 3 p.m. Join them for a musical journey the day before Mother's Day.
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 The Monday Club’s 10th Annual Architectural Tour
Sunday, April 25th
The "Secrets of Six Span the Century Houses" architectural tour will focus on an eclectic selection of architectural styles. There are six sites featured, beginning with an early 1800s adobe, a Classic Revival, two types of Victorians, a mid-century modern and a state-of-the-art sustainable "green" residence. In connection with the tour celebration, the Monday Club is also celebrating the 75th anniversary of its clubhouse, which was designed by world-famous architect Julia Morgan. If you are an architect, or just an architecture fan, you do not want to miss this tour!
Tickets are available by phone (805) 543-9807 or click here for more information |
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 SLO Wine and Grill Affair: A Perfect Balace Of Grill and Grape
Saturday, June 5
Join us for a day of grill and grape mastery on the historic Filipponi Ranch at Per Bacco Cellars, Calle Joaquin, San Luis Obispo.
Local wineries will create delectable bites of signature grilled dishes paired with their own, select wines. A panel of local celebrity judges will be on hand to pick the best food and wine paring. Attendees will also be treated to live music, art and samples of gourmet chocolate, olive oil and breads from local vendors.
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 San Luis Obispo's First Annual GranFondo
Mark your calendar now- October 23
Visit San Luis Obispo when “Pedal to Pier” becomes a GranFondo this fall.
San Luis Obispo is home to Team HTC- Columbia, otherwise known as Team High Road, the youngest team at the top level of professional cycling.
This inaugural SLO GranFondo will be challenged by some of the world’s most beautiful terrain along the rugged coast of northern San Luis Obispo County. The ride offers three fully supported routes throughout San Luis Obispo County to suit the occasional rider or the seasoned competitor.
Riders will ride along the pros and amateurs at the SLO GranFondo, for a journey along the beautiful California Central Coast.
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San Luis Obispo's Great Outdoors
One of the best parts about coming to San Luis Obispo is all the great outdoor activities we offer here. From hiking to biking, kayaking to windsurfing - we have it all here! So don't forget to bring your tennis shoes, there is so much outdoor adventure waiting here in SLO for you!
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And every Thursday night...Farmers Market
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Downtown San Luis Obispo comes alive every Thursday night. Shop for the freshest produce and flowers in the county, devour delicious ribs and sandwiches, browse local shops open late, and enjoy live entertainment. Open 6-9 p.m. on Higuera Street in downtown San Luis Obispo.
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Leave your car at home...and come Car Free and Care Free
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There are so many ways to enjoy San Luis Obispo without your car. So if you would like to leave it at home we are happy to help you enjoy your vacation without it. SLOCarFree.org will show you how to get to SLO without your car and how to get around while you are here Car Free. There is nothing you can't do here without your car!
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