Here's a look at some of the events taking place across the Central Coast this weekend, from Friday, August 16 through Sunday, August 18.
Multi-Day Events
Cruisin' Weekend
August 16th and 17th, Atascadero
The streets of Atascadero will fill with some of the coolest cruisers from the 1950s and 1960s this weekend for Cruisin' Weekend! The fun kicks off Friday night at 6:30 p.m. for the 31st annual Hot El Camino Cruise Nite and continues Saturday with the Mid-State Cruizers car show from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Atascadero Lake Park. It all wraps up downtown with Dancing in the Streets from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Full details can be found here!
Wine and Fire Weekend
August 15th through 18th, Santa Rita Hills Wineries, Lompoc
Join the wine producers of the Santa Rita Hills American Viticulture Area for their Wine & Fire weekend. Wineries from Lompoc to Buellton will showcase their products as well as local specialties. The fun starts Thursday night with the Barn Party kick-off and will continue through Sunday.
Full details can be found here!
Friday, August 16th
Concerts in the Plaza
5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Every Friday evening from June 21st through September 6th Mission Plaza, San Luis Obispo
Concerts in the Plaza is back! Every Friday evening until September 6th, San Luis Obispo's Mission Plaza will be filled with live music from local musicians. This week's opening act, Melody Klemin, will take the stage at 5 p.m. and the main act, Damon Castillo Band, will rock the plaza from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Full details can be found here!
Saturday, August 17th
Summer Shakespeare
3 p.m. Elings Park, Santa Barbara
Elings Park in Santa Barbara will transform into an enchanted forest Saturday for a production of Shakespeare's famous "A Midsummer Night's Dream." The show begins at 3 p.m. and free parking will be available for ticketed guests.
Full details can be found here!
Goleta Dam Dinner
Lake Los Carneros Dam, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Grab your picnic basket and head out to the Lake Los Carneros Dam from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday for the Annual Goleta Dam Dinner. Local music and face painting will be featured alongside the tables and chairs for a great night with the Goleta community.
Full details can be found here!
Veterans Resource Fair
Morro Bay Maritime Museum, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
On Saturday, the parking lot of the Morro Bay Maritime Museum will host a family-friendly Veterans Resource Fair! From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., you can find information on resources including financial, medical, employment, and housing assistance and counseling, VA resources, local food banks, senior, mental health and other general resources for veterans and their families.
Full details can be found here!
National Honey Bee Day Celebration
Noon to 3 p.m. Flying Goat Cellars, Lompoc
It is almost National Honey Bee Day! Celebrate pollinators Saturday from noon to 3 p.m. at Flying Goat Cellars. Local experts on beekeeping will give attendees a peek into the life of bees with an observation hive and honey tasting. This is also part of the Wine & Fire Weekend Celebration with the Santa Rita Hills Wine Alliance.
Full details can be found here!
Multi-Family Rummage and Bake Sale
8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. San Miguel Mission Parish Hall
Come out to San Miguel Mission Parish Hall on Saturday from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. to find treasures at a multi-family rummage sale. Kitchen items, home decor, artwork, technology and more will be available.
Sunday, August 18th
Mid-State Wedding and Event Expo
12 p.m. to 4 p.m. San Marcos Ranch
Are you in the midst of planning a wedding or event? If so, head to San Marcos Ranch in Paso Robles on Sunday for the Mid-State Wedding and Event Expo! From noon to 4 p.m., vendor exhibits, food samples and industry networking will fill the space with all the information you need to plan a Central Coast event.
Full details can be found here!
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