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Avila Beach 2010 Events (Avila Beach Travel Log)

Avila Beach Fish & Farmers’ Market
2010 Season starts April 2nd

FRESH PRODUCE
LOCAL SEAFOOD
FOOD BOOTHS
FAMILY FUN
Fridays, 4-8pm, on the Promenade
Contact Julie Andrews-Scott at coastalfarmersmarket@gmail.com

*Rainy day policy: If it’s raining at 2pm in Avila the day of the market, the Fish & Farmers’ Market is cancelled.

Art on the Beach
Sundays from May 4th through Thanksgiving on the Promenade
Sponsored by the Avila Business Association & El Camino Art Association

Pops Symphony by the Sea

Avila Beach Golf Resort

Sunday, September 5, 2009

For ticket information: 805-543-3533

Linda Renfrow: 805-595-4000 ext. 503

Sea Fare 2009

Avila Beach Golf Resort

Friday, October 23, 2009

For ticket information: (805) 595-7280

Avila Beach Marine Institute

Program Director: Margaux O’Quest
Address: PO Box 460, 50 San Juan Street, Avila Beach, CA 93424
Telephone: (805) 595-7280

Floating Adventures
Students board a real boat to experience our Floating Laboratory, Marine Biologist for a Day, or Whale Watchers programs.

Program Options
In addition to our floating adventures, teachers and educators can customize our programs to fit their curriculum by focusing on the subject matter they are covering in class. The Marine Institute has created a very comprehensive program with several options.

Summer Camp
Come discover the wonders of the ocean at SEA U. in Avila Beach. We are once again offering our popular summer camp for kids with hands-on marine science, live touch tanks, daily beach adventures, and more

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Savor the Central Coast Four Day Food and Wine Festival

Experience four days of culinary adventure September 30th thru October 3rd!  Enjoy the largest food and wine event to showcase all the Central Coast has to offer.  Don’t miss this incredible four-day experience. Taste wine from over 200 Central Coast wineries.  Indulge in the culinary delights from over 30 local chefs and celebrity chefs (including Tyler Florence).  Sunset’s expert editors as well as the celebrity chefs will guide attendees through farms and vineyards around our beautiful county including culinary tours, winemaker dinners, historic excursions, and culinary showcases.  Experience the coastal aquaculture.   And tour the 20,000 square foot Central Coast Pavillion at the historic Santa Margarita Ranch.  

www.savorcentralcoast.com

Schedule of EventsSunset Savor the Central Coast Home Page

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Sunday Free (or nearly Free) Outdoor Concerts

Popular local groups performs. Food & Wine available for purchase.

Castoro Winery, Bethel Rd & 46W, Templeton May bring food; buy wine. 1 - 4 PM 238-0725 Free

Salisbury Vineyards, 6985 Ontario Rd, Avila Beach May buy food & wine. 1 - 4 PM 595-9463 $5 charge for adults.

Ramona Garden Park, 993 Ramona, Grover Beach (May bring/buy food & wine) 3 – 6:30 PM 489-9091 Free

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Saturdays in the Garden

Lecture on Namibia (1 PM.) Then Tour of Gardens. Photo Exhibit Opening (5 - 7 PM)

Where: El Chorro Regional Park, Hwy 1 (opposite Cuesta College) SLO

When: 1 – 3 PM, 5 - 7PM

Contact: 546-3501

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Ice Cream Zoofari

Old fashioned ice cream & fun! Food! Music ! Games! Animals. Family Fun!

Where: Charles Paddock Zoo, 9100 Morro (=Hwy 41W), Atascadero

When: 5 - 8 PM

Contact: 470-3182

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Concert in the Park

Popular local “House Red Band” perform in lakeside park. Bring picnic! Wine & BBQ available.

Where: Lake Park Pavilion, 9100 Morro (=Hwy 41), Atascadero

When: 6:30 – 8:30 PM

Contact: 461-5000

Free

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Saturday Bandstand Events

Waterslide for kids, arts & crafts, live music, great food.

When: July 10

Where: Sunken Gardens, El Camino Real, Downtown Atascadero

11 – 8 PM

Contact: 466-0177

Free

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Atascadero Lavender Festival

Artists creating on site, live music, lavender-based food & drink, 13,000+ plants.

Where:  Sat – Sun, Green Acres Lavender Farm, 8865 San Gabriel, Atascadero

When:  July 10 – 11, 9 - 5 PM

Contact: 466-0837

Free

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Celebration on the Pier - Pismo Beach
Date(s): July 4, 2010
Annual Firework Show from Pismo Beach Pier

*FREE* Come celebrate our Nation’s Independence with live entertainment including military bands, food, clowns and an extravagant Firework Show from our world famous Pismo Beach Pier!

Although this event is free, remember to arrive early with your lawn chairs and/or blankets to reserve your favorite sandy location beside the Pismo Beach Pier or relax by the new beautiful Promenade.

For more information, call the Chamber of Commerce at 800-443-7778.

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Wine & Art Reception - Avila Beach
Date: Jun. 25th, 2010

Join Morovino Winery for “Meet the Artists” event this Friday in Avila Beach. Featuring: wine tasting, cheese and olive tasting and an opportunity to meet and view the work of local artists David Foster Evans, Heidi Franscioni, Sarah Winkler and Mary Ratner. Admission is complimentary. Morovino  Gallery and tasting room are open daily, 12-5, Friday 12-7, Saturday, 12-6.

Times: 5:00 - 7:00 p.m
Location: Morovino Winery Tasting Room
Address: 550 1st Street
Event City: Avila Beach
Phone: 805.627.1443
Sponsor: Morovino Winery
Parking: Free on Street
Low Admission: Free
High Admission: Free
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