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TRES PINOS
History, Fairs & Festivals Established in 1883, historic Tres Pinos is located between Pinnacles National Park and Hollister, and features the San Benito County Fairgrounds, Bolado Park Event Center, San Benito County Saddle Horse Association Museum, Pinnacles Hills Featuring vast stretches of organic farms, historic ranchlands and golden rolling hillsides, Golf Course, and San Benito County Historic Park. San Benito County is the eastern gateway destination to Pinnacles National Park. The park Fall Festivities: is known for its fascinating geology, caves and Sept. 12: Hot Cars & Guitars Tour Sept. 12 & 13: Tres Pinos Civil War Days hiking trails, California Condors and diverse Oct. 1-4: San Benito County Fair bird, plant, insect and animal species. Oct. 17: San Benito Olive Festival San Benito County is a haven for birders, outdoor adventurers, history buffs, foodies and wine lovers. For area and event information visit www.SanBenitoCountyChamber.com. SAN JUAN BAUTISTA Wine, Golf & Renaissance Credited as ‘The Birthplace of the American Biker,’ Hollister has a beautiful historic downtown with specialty shops and boutiques, and a delicious variety of restaurants and saloons. There are award-winning wineries to visit, as well as the San Benito County Historical Society Museum and Ridgemark Golf & Country Club – a fun place to stay and play.
Living History, Vertigo & Ghosts Known as "The City of History", San Juan Bautista was incorporated in 1869, and is part of the Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail. Explore history in the Old Mission San Juan Bautista at the San Juan Bautista State Historic Park and experience the park’s living history days the first Saturday of every month. The San Juan Bautista Commercial District is on the National Register of Historic Places and features eclectic shops and restaurants.
Fall Festivities:
Fall Festivities:
HOLLISTER
Sept. 19-Oct. 18: Northern California Renaissance Faire Oct. 2-31: Swank Farms 16th Annual Corn Maze Nov. 11: Veterans Day Parade Sept. 5 & 26: Hollister Concerts at Pepper Tree Ranch
Sept. 26: ‘Veritgo’ Under the Stars Movie Event Sept. 26 & 27: Bi-Annual Cactus & Succulent Show Oct. 24: 7th Annual Ghost Walk San Juan Bautista
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