Calendar of Events: January

January

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.

Mon JAN 16 FRI JAN 27-30

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. FRI FEB 3

MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY

SAT FEB 4

WORLD SURF LEAGUE CONTEST

PISMO BEACH Time 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

FATHER DAUGHTER DANCE

PAVILION ON THE LAKE, ATASCADERO 6:30-9:30pm (ages 12 and under) Bring your special girl to the Father-Daughter Dance at the Pavilion on the Lake for a semiformal evening of music, dancing, refreshments, & more! A professional photographer will be on-site with affordable picture packages.

FATHER DAUGHTER DANCE

PAVILION ON THE LAKE, ATASCADERO 7-10pm (ages 12 and over) Bring your special girl to the Father-Daughter Dance at the Pavilion on the Lake for a semi-formal evening of music, dancing, refreshments, & more! A professional photographer will be on-site with affordable picture packages.

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.

Tuesdays

Paso Robles

11TH & SPRING, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446 9am - 11am

Wednesdays Saturdays

Atascadero

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

Templeton

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

Saturdays

Paso Robles: County Farm & Craft Market

11TH & SPRING, PASO ROBLES 9am - 1pm