Tickets are now on sale for the 2019 Cambria Christmas Market!

The Cambria Christmas Market is the place to be for tempting local food and drink, fresh baked goods and treats, and Glühwein, our traditional German hot spiced wine—guaranteed to keep you cozy while wandering through Winter Wonderland!

Tickets range from $10 to $25 depending on the night, when purchased online in advance. Prices increase by $10 at the door.

Children 10 and under are FREE and do not require a ticket. Please see the calendar on our site for pricing and the entertainment schedule.

Gates open at 5 pm and close at 8:30 pm every night. No entry is permitted after 8:30 pm, so please plan accordingly. The Market closes at 9 pm. There is a lot to do and see and we want to make sure everyone gets to do it all so we suggest spending 2 to 3 hours at the Market. Please plan accordingly!

The Downtown SLO Farmers’ Market is undoubtedly one of the most treasured events on the Central Coast and has a long history of bringing locals and visitors together to eat, shop, listen to music and connect with their community.

The Market takes place every Thursday evening from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM (weather permitting and excluding major holidays) on Higuera Street between Nipomo and Osos streets.

California Health & Safety Code 114259.5 stipulates that live animals aren’t allowed in certified farmers markets (such as ours) and permitted food facilities, with the exception of service animals. Fraudulently misrepresenting service animals is a misdemeanor (California Penal Code 365.7 [a]). Please, leave your pets at home to keep our Market clean and safe for all guests.

Free bike valet service on Morro Street sponsored by San Luis Ranch and operated by Bike SLO County

The Downtown Trolley operates every Thursday night from 5 PM to 9 PM on a 15-20 minute loop.

Parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis along surrounding side streets as well as in Downtown parking garages.

For more information about Downtown SLO Farmers’ Market please contact our Market Manager at (805) 541-0286 ext. 2 or [email protected]

Celebrate the spirit of Cal Poly teamwork!

Guest artist Dave Becker will join the Cal Poly Symphony to present music from Grammy award-winning album “Charlie Parker with Strings.”  The symphony has also teamed up with Cal Poly’s Liberal Arts and Engineering Studies majors to present video game music with full-building visual projections!  The Cal Poly Chamber Orchestra will be performing as a team, without a conductor, for a special show as well.

Two major explorations of “Romeo and Juliet” will be performed.  The full symphony will present music from Sergei Prokofiev’s ballet, with large screen projections crated by Cal Poly’s Art and Design Department’s student team under the guidance of Sky Bergman.  The Symphony will also perform Bernstein’s “Symphonic Dances from West Side Story,” a modern take on the Shakespearian tragedy.

Lobby Doors Open 1 hour prior to curtain.
Will Call Opens at 12:00 pm

Duration:
2 Acts: about 2 hours total
20 min intermission

Ticket Prices:
Adult: $12-14
Student: $9-12

Ages:
5 & Up

The FNL Reindeer Run is a 5k fun run to raise awareness of and prevent substance abuse and promote wellness and healthy lifestyles among youth and families throughout San Luis Obispo County. Reindeer Run is a community event that brings together people of all ages and abilities to participate in a unique and memorable experience. The 5k route begins at Mitchell Park in San Luis Obispo and follows the Railroad Trail to Orcutt Road, returning to Mitchell Park via Broad and Santa Barbara Streets. The majority of the course is on the trail or sidewalks, and will have volunteers cheering participants on along the way.

The online registration fee is $25 per person.  Students with a school ID qualify for a $5 discount on registration!  Registration fees for youth under 12 are $10, and children in strollers are free. This year’s Reindeer Run also will have options for Family and Team Registration.

Designed for scouts and scout leaders, outdoor enthusiasts and anyone who works or spends time in remote environments, this American Red Cross course teaches advanced skills to be used in emergencies when help from professional first responders may be far away. Based on the Boy Scouts of America Wilderness First Aid Curriculum and Doctrine Guidelines, this course aligns with OSHA’s Best Practices for Workplace First Aid Training Programs.

Course Schedule:

Saturday, December 7:

• 9:00-10:00am Course Introductions at The Mountain Air
• 10:00am-4:30pm Classroom Session at Youu-Ness Body Work (walking distance from TMA)
• 4:30-5:00pm Adult CPR/AED In-Person Skills Session for students who need certification

Sunday, December 8:

• 9:00-11:00am Field Session at Emerson Park
• 11:00am-5:00pm Classroom Session at Youu-Ness Body Work
• 5:00-6:00pm (Optional) Private Shopping Session at The Mountain Air

Rita’s Rainbow’s will be holding their 8^th annual holiday artisan fair on December 7^th from 10AM-4PM with a new venue, new name, and an updated experience. Formerly known as the “Rainbow of Treasures Gift Fair”, the event has been renamed, “Holiday Barnfest” to celebrate the popular events’ move to the historic Octagon Barn in San Luis Obispo. The event will feature over 30 Central Coast artisan vendors, local food offerings, wine tasting, live music, and Santa. “Holiday Barnfest” is one of the non-profit’s largest events of the year, and admission is free.

With an emphasis on local artisans, “Holiday Barnfest” will feature such vendors as; California Brittle Company, Double Ewe Design Company, Ohma Felt, Ajna Tile, Jana Lynne Creations,  and  Solshine  Jewelry.  SLO’s Finest Catering Company and Chipped Wrecked will be on hand with comfort food, Whalebird Kombucha brings their tasty beverages, Deovlet Winery and Paso Port will be providing wine tasting, and local musical favorites, Brass Mash, will be providing live music with a holiday twist. Whiz Kids Toys! will have make ’n take craft for kids and the Jingle Belles make an appearance, too. Proceeds from “Holiday Barnfest” support Rita’s Rainbow’s mission to serve the children of the Central Coast and provide charitable assistance both financially and through programs to benefit children and teens in need.

For more information on “Holiday Barnfest” or Rita’s Rainbow’s, please visit www.ritasrainbows.org

Jean Shepherd’s memoir of growing up in the midwest in the 1940s follows 9-year-old Ralphie Parker in his quest to get a genuine Red Ryder BB gun under the tree for Christmas. Ralphie pleads his case before his mother, his teacher and even Santa Claus himself. The consistent response: “You’ll shoot your eye out!” Bring the whole family to A Christmas Story for a heartwarming, funny, nostalgic holiday treat!

A Christmas Story runs approximately two hours including one 15 minute intermission.

Show Times:
December 7 – December 22, 2019
Tue-Sun @ 7 pm
Sat & Sun @ 2 pm

This annual holiday tradition returns to San Luis Obispo for a third year for a celebration of choral music.  Local choirs like the Cabrillo High School and Central Coast Youth Chorus will join the four Cal Poly Choirs for the event, each performing its own repertoire, with the addition of some wonderfully combined works as well.  Join us at the Harold Miossi Hall and sing along to your favorite carols.

Lobby Doors Open 1 hour prior to curtain.
Will Call Opens at 12:00 pm

Duration:
2 Acts: approximately 2 hrs and 30 mins
20 min intermission

Ticket Prices:
Adult: $12-14
Student: $9-12

Ages 5 & Up

Join the San Luis Obispo Blues Society for a holiday celebration featuring the Irene Cathaway Rhythm and Blues Band on Saturday, December 7 at 7:30 pm at the SLO GUILD HALL (2880 Broad Street). They will be playing two sets, so there will be plenty of opportunity to dance.

Tickets are $10 for Blues Society members and $15 for the general public. The Irene Cathaway Rhythm and Blues Band is led by one of the most extraordinary singers you have ever heard. Irene has been singing blues and old-style R&B for decades. Her level of quality, personal authenticity and no-nonsense soulful performance is always a surprise to every audience hearing her for the first time. Irene’s singing is strikingly unaffected and warm even when she is singing the earthiest blues or the most stinging soul music. Backed by a trio of guitar (Dorian Michael), bass (Ken Hustad) and drums (Paul Griffith), this band delivers, giving the music a wide open framework allowing for musical surprises every time they play together. So get ready for plenty of danceable music.

Join us for a Painted Shell Filled Ornament Workshop with Sarah Alimashrab from Ashra Artistry! The $40 workshop will include all the materials for painting, shells, 2 ornaments, instruction on how to paint, and your first glass of wine!

Artist, Sarah Alimashrab specializes in miniature landscape paintings inspired by the most beautiful places on earth. Her brand, Ashra Artistry, offers many works that showcase functional miniature art. These include pendants, bolo ties, dream catchers, plant holders, and more. This class is fit for all levels, and will be sure to add special charm to your unique space.

The Station is San Luis Obispo’s oldest gas station re-imagined into a mixed use space for work, events, and a curated wine & goods shop. Wine, beer and non-alcoholic beverages available throughout the two hour workshop. Guests must be 21 and over to attend this session.

Due to limited seating and high demand of workshop tickets, we have a 48 hour cancellation policy to receive a refund or reschedule. We have a workshop minimum of at least 10 people. If we need to cancel the workshop we will notify the guests at least 3 hours in advance. Either a refund can be issued or credit can be kept on file to be used at a future workshop.

The Downtown SLO Farmers’ Market is undoubtedly one of the most treasured events on the Central Coast and has a long history of bringing locals and visitors together to eat, shop, listen to music and connect with their community.

The Market takes place every Thursday evening from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM (weather permitting and excluding major holidays) on Higuera Street between Nipomo and Osos streets.

California Health & Safety Code 114259.5 stipulates that live animals aren’t allowed in certified farmers markets (such as ours) and permitted food facilities, with the exception of service animals. Fraudulently misrepresenting service animals is a misdemeanor (California Penal Code 365.7 [a]). Please, leave your pets at home to keep our Market clean and safe for all guests.

Free bike valet service on Morro Street sponsored by San Luis Ranch and operated by Bike SLO County

The Downtown Trolley operates every Thursday night from 5 PM to 9 PM on a 15-20 minute loop.

Parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis along surrounding side streets as well as in Downtown parking garages.

For more information about Downtown SLO Farmers’ Market please contact our Market Manager at (805) 541-0286 ext. 2 or [email protected]

‘Tis the season! Farmhouse Corner Market is excited to host a sugar cookie making and decorating class for adults. This class is suitable for beginners as well as those with some experience in cookie decorating. You will learn the process of making sugar cookie dough from scratch, baking, decorating with royal icing, and flooding and brushing techniques.This class is taught by our Assistant Manager, Aprill Murphy. Aprill has spent 4 years working on perfecting the craft of sugar cookie making and decorating. She has led over 200 instructional baking workshops from ages 8 – 65+.

All materials will be provided and guests will leave with:
– 4 decorated cookies
– 4 cookie cutters
– Styling tool
– Recipes

Class size is limited to 15 spots for more direct hands on instruction.

Starts promptly at 6 p.m. and ends at 8 p.m.

Come see this classic Christmas story performed live on stage!  Enjoy great dancing and stunning costumes as Scrooge is visited by the ghosts of past, present, and future, and discovers the true meaning of Christmas.

Showtimes:

Friday, December 13 at 7:00 p.m.

Saturday, December 14 at 7:00 p.m.

Sunday, December 15 at 2:00 p.m.

Lobby Doors Open 30 mins prior to curtain.
Will Call Opens at 12:00 pm

Duration:
2 Acts (1 hr 45 mins total)
20 min intermission

Ticket Prices:
Adult: $41 / $48
Student: $35 / $41
Senior: $28 / $35
*all seats $33 on Friday

All Ages Welcome
(must have a ticket to attend)

It is Christmas Eve and Clara is about to have the night of her dreams! Audiences of all ages will marvel at the magic and wonder of this spectacular, professional production accompanied by a live orchestra.

Duration:

Act 1: 60 mins
20 min intermission
Act 2: 50 mins

Ticket Prices:

Adult: $40 / $52 / $64
Student & Student: $24 / $38 / $46

Ages 3 & Up

The Downtown SLO Farmers’ Market is undoubtedly one of the most treasured events on the Central Coast and has a long history of bringing locals and visitors together to eat, shop, listen to music and connect with their community.

The Market takes place every Thursday evening from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM (weather permitting and excluding major holidays) on Higuera Street between Nipomo and Osos streets.

California Health & Safety Code 114259.5 stipulates that live animals aren’t allowed in certified farmers markets (such as ours) and permitted food facilities, with the exception of service animals. Fraudulently misrepresenting service animals is a misdemeanor (California Penal Code 365.7 [a]). Please, leave your pets at home to keep our Market clean and safe for all guests.

Free bike valet service on Morro Street sponsored by San Luis Ranch and operated by Bike SLO County

The Downtown Trolley operates every Thursday night from 5 PM to 9 PM on a 15-20 minute loop.

Parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis along surrounding side streets as well as in Downtown parking garages.

For more information about Downtown SLO Farmers’ Market please contact our Market Manager at (805) 541-0286 ext. 2 or [email protected]

The Downtown SLO Farmers’ Market is undoubtedly one of the most treasured events on the Central Coast and has a long history of bringing locals and visitors together to eat, shop, listen to music and connect with their community.

The Market takes place every Thursday evening from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM (weather permitting and excluding major holidays) on Higuera Street between Nipomo and Osos streets.

California Health & Safety Code 114259.5 stipulates that live animals aren’t allowed in certified farmers markets (such as ours) and permitted food facilities, with the exception of service animals. Fraudulently misrepresenting service animals is a misdemeanor (California Penal Code 365.7 [a]). Please, leave your pets at home to keep our Market clean and safe for all guests.

Free bike valet service on Morro Street sponsored by San Luis Ranch and operated by Bike SLO County

The Downtown Trolley operates every Thursday night from 5 PM to 9 PM on a 15-20 minute loop.

Parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis along surrounding side streets as well as in Downtown parking garages.

For more information about Downtown SLO Farmers’ Market please contact our Market Manager at (805) 541-0286 ext. 2 or [email protected]

We’re kicking off the New Year with a seriously epic Disco at SLO Brew Rock. Join us for a proper introduction to 2020 featuring Studio 54 and the very special guest Elijah Blue Molina, better known by his stage name Scoop DeVille. This thumping DJ and rapper has produced records for the likes of Snoop Dogg, Kendrick Lamar, 50 Cent, Busta Rhymes and Fat Joe. Now he’s serving up beats to carry you past midnight at the SLO Brew Rock Event Center. We’re shutting down the entire campus, from our stage to the taproom to our brand new Rod & Hammer’s SLO Stills small-batch distillery for an exclusive holiday experience. Get ready for a full spread of food to feed the soul, a rad photo booth to capture the night’s memories, sparkle stations, surprises from SLOQueerdos and a clock-strikes 12:00 AM ballon drop.

Tickets are $35 in advance and $45 day of. Cover your bases and buy in advance!

Includes:

• Chef Tom’s New Years Spread 
• Disco Sparkle Station 
• Rockin’ Photo Booth 
• Clock Strikes 12 AM Balloon Drop 
• Freakin’ Good Times 

Ages 21 | Tickets Available Online and Boo Boo Records