 SLO Vintners' Harvest Celebration Weekend
November 6-8th
It's time to party "SLO-style" at SLO Vintners’ 19th Annual Harvest Celebration Weekend. Kick off the weekend by sampling great local cuisine paired with the best SLO Vintners wines at one of the many winemaker dinners. On Saturday, head to the biggest party of all at the beautiful Avila Beach golf resort. More than 50 wineries and restaurants will feature wine tasting, food, live and silent auctions, music and more; it's all included (free admission to Sunday open houses at the wineries included, too!). This is one beach party you won't want to miss!
www.slowine.com
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Upcoming events...
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San Luis Obispo's Plein Air Painting Festival
September 28th- October 4th
Celebrating California's Central Coast Landscapes...through art! For one week, artists paint the beaches, barns, boats, vineyards and other scenic landmarks in San Luis Obispo county. Enjoy watching artists create their masterpieces, attending great art events and taking a piece of the central coast home with you through the art auction at the end of the week.
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San Luis Obispo's Open Studios Tours
October 2nd- 25th
ARTS Obispo's Open Studios Art Tour is one of the largest open studios in the U.S., with more than 200 artists participating annually. Now in its 11th year, Open Studios showcases the quality and diversity of art produced in SLO County. Visitors can view and purchase a wide range of original works by local artists who appreciate the opportunity to share how, why and where their art is created.
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The Central Coast Writers' Conference
October 2nd & 3rd
The 25th anniversary of the Central Coast Writers’ Conference offers 32 workshops in all genres of writing including fiction, nonfiction, children's literature, memoir, mystery, screenwriting, humor, poetry, getting published, self-publishing and marketing.
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Central Coast Book & Author Festival
Sunday, October 4th, 2009
Thousands of book lovers will converge upon San Luis Obispo's beautiful Mission Plaza as Spider-Man headlines this year's festival.
More than 60 exhibitors are expected at this year's festival, including authors, publishers and library and writers' organizations. This event is a fundraiser for the Foundation for San Luis Obispo County Public Libraries. Proceeds benefit a multitude of library programs.
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The First Annual Central Coast Railroad Festival
October 8-12, 2009
The Central Coast Railroad Festival will be a family friendly event designed to please both the casual train buff and the avid rail fan. Attendees will be able to celebrate rail's history and future while participating in all types of modeling, various train rides, exhibits, ceremonies, dedications, historical presentations and special programs. Various rail organizations, historical societies, libraries and tourist attractions will be involved in the events.
www.ccrrf.com
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Cygnet City to the Sea
Half Marathon & 5k Run / Walk
Sunday, October 11th, 2009
Join us for a fun workout during the 15th annual City to Sea half-marthon. Run from downtown San Luis Obispo to Pismo Beach.
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CultureFest Weekend
October 18th
Culture Fest is a collaborative public festival organized by the Multicultural Center and student cultural clubs. This community-building festival includes many performances, lots of food and activities.
Culture Fest is not only a public celebration of "differences," but also an acknowledgement of shared elements of the human condition--where the variety of food, dance, song, and language reflect and model all people's desire for a sense of community amidst life's joys and pains.
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Cal Poly Homecoming Celebration
October 16-17
Complete with a fooball game, tailgate and many other weekend events- Cal Poly's Homecoming weekend is definitly a great time to come to San Luis Obispo!
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First Annual Veteran's Celebration
November 12th
The San Luis Obispo Downtown Association will be hosting its first annual Veterans' Celebration at Thursday Night Farmers Market on November 12, 2009. The event is to honor the more than 25,000 veterans throughout the San Luis Obispo county and throughout the United States. The event will also honor those currently serving our country and honor those who died in service. The event will be dedicated to activities, music, exhibits, booths and information related to the branches of military.
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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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Farmers' Market
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 6-9pm on Higuera Street in downtown San Luis Obispo.
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