January Calendar

JANUARYCalendar of Events

*Event dates and times are subject to change. Please call ahead or check online to confirm details.

SUN JAN 1

Avila Polar Bear Plunge

EAST SIDE OF AVILA BEACH PIER 11:30-2pm The 11th annual Polar Bear Plunge is a celebration of fitness, nature, camaraderie and a New Year! Leave your wet suit at home and come with friends and family to the Avila Beach Pier. Bring costumes, floaties, etc, but no dogs, please. Commemorative shirts are available for purchase, and proceeds benefit the 40 Prado homeless shelter. For more info, go to avilabeachpolarbearplunge.com.

SUN JAN 1

First Day Beach Walk

MORRO STRAND BEACH 8-10am Starting at 8am, take a walk along the beach at low tide to celebrate the New Year and to see what ocean curiosities show up. Meet at the Morro Rock parking lot restrooms, dress for the weather. Strollers and wheelchairs encouraged, but should have big tires for sand. Easy, and fun for families.

Cayucos Polar Bear Dip

CAYUCOS BEACH 12pm Each year, thousands of brave individuals and teams start the new year with a dip into the Pacific Ocean in Cayucos. Cayucos Chamber of Commerce puts on the family-friendly event, in partnership with multiple county agencies. Commemorative t-shirts (designed by local Cayucos elementary school students) and participant certificates will be available. Proceeds of shirt sales cover event costs and local Cayucos Chamber flagship events. sat JAN 14

Atascadero’s 7th Annual Tamale Festival

6500 PALMA AVE., DOWNTOWN ATASCADERO & THE SUNKEN GARDENS 11am-7pm Enjoy a variety of tamales, including gourmet, traditional or sweet, from vendors all over California. While indulging in tamales, there will be entertainment from Emcee Francisco Ramirez along with Medina Light Show Designs and over 50 vendors displaying merchandise and crafts, as wells as adult beverages. There will also be a tamale eating contest and Chihuahua & Pet Costume Contest.

mon jan 16

Martin Luther King Jr. Day

SAT feb 4

Father Daughter Dance (ages 12 and over)

PAVILION ON THE LAKE, ATASCADERO 7-10pm Bring your special girl to the FatherDaughter Dance at the Pavilion on the Lake for a semi-formal evening of music, dancing, refreshments, & more. A photographer will be on-site with affordable picture packages.

fri jan 27 - 30

World Surf League Contest

PISMO BEACH Tentative Men and Women’s professional surfing contest where young California athletes are able to compete at the most important and recognizable events in their sport without having to leave the state or travel great distances. This includes the ability to earn valuable WSL Qualifying Series points, compete against international athletes, and gain valuable competition experience.

sat feb 11

Paso Robles Chamber Gala

RAVA WINES 5:30-10pm Welcome the 2023 Board of Directors and thank the 2022 outgoing Board members. They will also honor the Roblan of the Year, Citizen of the Year, Beautification Award recipient, and Business of the Year, as they share the Chamber’s accomplishments from 2022 and look forward to the year ahead.

fri feb 3

Father Daughter Dance (ages 12 and under)

PAVILION ON THE LAKE, ATASCADERO 6:30-9:30pm Bring your special girl to the FatherDaughter Dance at the Pavilion on the Lake for a semi-formal evening of music, dancing, refreshments, & more! A photographer will be on-site with affordable picture packages. tue feb 14

Valentine’s Day

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MONDAYS

Baywood / Los Osos

668 SANTA MARIA AVE, SAN LUIS OBISPO 2pm – 4:30pm

SLO COUNTY FARMERS MARKETS

Tuesdays

Paso Robles

11TH & SPRING, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446 9:30am – 12pm

Wednesdays

Atascadero

6505 EL CAMINO REAL, ATASCADERO, CA 93422 3pm – 6pm

WED + SAT

Arroyo Grande

WEDNESDAYS: SMART & FINAL PARKING LOT AT 1464 EAST GRAND AVENUE WED: 8:30am – 11am

SATURDAYS: OLOHAN ALLEY IN THE ARROYO GRANDE VILLAGE Sat: 12pm – 2:30pm

Thursdays

San Luis Obispo

FIVE BLOCKS OF HIGUERA STREET BETWEEN OSOS STREET AND NIPOMO STREET IN DOWNTOWN SAN LUIS OBISPO 6pm – 9pm

Thursdays Fridays Fridays Saturdays Saturdays

Morro Bay

2650 MAIN ST. SPENCER’S PARKING LOT 2pm – 4:30pm

Cambria

1000 MAIN ST, VETERANS HALL PARKING LOT 2:30 – 5pm

Avila Beach: Starting May 6

AVILA BEACH PROMENADE 4pm – 8pm

Templeton

CROCKER ST & 6TH ST, TEMPLETON, CA 93465 9am – 12:30pm

Morro Bay

2650 MAIN ST. SPENCER’S PARKING LOT 2pm – 4:30pm

Paso Robles: County Farm & Craft Market

11TH & SPRING, PASO ROBLES 9am – 1pm