Explore downtown San Luis Obispo’s diverse lineup of retailers while tasting some of the finest food and beverages the Central Coast has to offer. Downtown SLO is excited to announce that the annual spring Sip ‘n’ Saunter, presented by Rate, will take place on Sunday, May 4, 2025. Local wineries, breweries, restaurants, and caterers from around the county will serve tastings and small bites at over 40 downtown retail locations. This is downtown San Luis Obispo’s largest annual tasting event, averaging 600 attendees in recent years.
Attendees can “sip” and “saunter” their way through downtown San Luis Obispo’s beautiful tree-lined streets, sample the Central Coast’s finest food and drink, enjoy live music, and shop at participating retailers.
VIP EARLY ACCESS (New!)
Sponsored by the Creamery Marketplace
After many requests for an extension of time at the event, Downtown
SLO is offering a first-time VIP Early Access Ticket! For an extra $25*
per ticket, guests can enjoy an extra hour of the event from 12–1 PM
at the Creamery Marketplace. VIP ticket-holders will enjoy early
access to food and drink samples, live music, a digital photo booth,
an open area to drink and mingle, and more! There are a limited
number of VIP Early Access Tickets available. At 1 PM, all trail
locations will be open for attendees to enjoy.
*Ticketing fees apply
TICKET INFORMATION
Buyers can save $10 per ticket by purchasing early! Presale tickets are on sale beginning Wednesday,
March 5, 2025, until sold out. A limited number of presale tickets are available.
General Admission | $75 General Sale*
General Admission + VIP Early Access | $90 Presale* // $100 General Sale*
All tickets include (upon check-in) a commemorative Sip ‘n’ Saunter tasting cup (sponsored by SLO Credit Union), a printed map of all locations, a wristband granting full access to all retail locations, and a souvenir shopping tote bag (sponsored by Toyota of SLO).
Tickets can be purchased at DowntownSLO.com/Sip.
This year, there will be three check-in locations for the event in order to create a more efficient admission process. Ticketholders should refer to the check-in location specified on their digital tickets.
This event is for ages 21+ only, and a valid ID must be provided at check-in.
A limited quantity of tickets is available, and Downtown SLO anticipates a sold-out event. Attendees are encouraged to RSVP and invite friends on Facebook.
For more information on Sip ‘n’ Saunter, those interested can visit DowntownSLO.com/Sip, follow @DowntownSLO on Instagram, and like @ExperienceDowntownSLO on Facebook.