Festivals and markets in SLO County
Festivals, farmers markets, craft fairs and street events across San Luis Obispo County. Updated October 11.
Sunday, October 11
46 Ranch Pumpkin Patch at the Cambria Nursery
9 AM to 5 PM · Cambria Nursery and Florist, Cambria · Free
A monthlong pumpkin patch in the nursery gardens with pumpkins from mini sizes to jumbo showstoppers, open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in October.
Monday, October 12
Doodle with Yarn Trunk Show
11 AM to 4 PM · Ball & Skein, Cambria · Free
Starting Monday, October 12 at 11 a.m., Ball & Skein & More turns into a Doodle Deck pop-up shop with items from Doodles by Pacific Knit Co. Entry is free and no sign-up is needed.
Wednesday, October 14
Atascadero Farmers Market
3 PM to 5:30 PM · Atascadero Farmers Market, Atascadero · Price not listed
Atascadero Farmers Market listed for Oct. 14 on the city events calendar.
Thursday, October 15
SLO Friends of the Library Fall Book Sale
Members 9 AM to noon · public noon to 5 PM · SLO Public Library Community Room, San Luis Obispo · $1.50 per inch of books Thu and Fri
More than 7,500 used books for adults, teens and kids, plus music CDs and puzzles, and a featured collection of SLO County and California history books curated with the History Center of San Luis Obispo County. Friends of the Library members shop early Thursday from 9 AM to noon (join at the door); the public sale runs Thursday noon to 5 PM and Friday and Saturday 9 AM to 5 PM. All proceeds support the SLO Public Library.
Downtown SLO Farmers' Market
6 PM to 9 PM · Higuera Street, San Luis Obispo · Free
Weekly open-air farmers' market with more than 100 vendors, fresh produce, prepared food, crafts, baked goods, entertainment, and live music on Higuera Street.
Friday, October 16
Cambria Farmers Market
2:30 PM to 5 PM · Vet’s Hall, Cambria · Price not listed
Cambria Farmers Market runs Friday at 2:30 p.m. in the Veterans Hall parking lot on Main Street. It’s a food-only market, so skip the trinket hunt and go straight for produce and prepared food.
6th Annual Atascadero Fall Fest
4 PM to 10 PM · Sunken Gardens, Atascadero · Free
A three-day downtown carnival brings rides, games, food, drinks and live entertainment to Sunken Gardens October 16–18.
Eric & The One Love Bomb at Avila Beach Farmers Market
4 PM to 8 PM · Avila Beach Promenade, Avila Beach · Free
Final scheduled Friday market set of the season, featuring Eric & The One Love Bomb.
Totally Tubular Clam Festival Wine Walk
5 PM to 7:30 PM · Downtown Pismo Beach, Pismo Beach · Price not listed
Kick off Clam Festival weekend with the Pismo Beach Chamber of Commerce at the Totally Tubular Clam Festival Wine Walk — an 80s-themed evening of wine, food and drink tastings from local businesses, strolled through beautiful downtown Pismo Beach. General Admission runs 5:00 PM to 7:30 PM, followed by the VIP Party from 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM at the Inn at the Pier, 601 Cypress Street. Registration is at Beachin’ B
Saturday, October 17
80th Annual Pismo Beach Clam Festival
10 AM · Pismo Beach Pier Plaza, Pismo Beach · Free
The landmark anniversary weekend brings the parade, live entertainment, family activities and the annual chowder cook-off back to downtown Pismo.
SLO Ranch Fall Fest
11 AM · SLO Ranch, San Luis Obispo · Ticketed, price not shown in source snippet
Two-day fall festival with live music, seasonal food and family-friendly activities at SLO Ranch.
Sunday, October 18
Cayucos Antique Street Faire
7 AM to 3 PM · Ocean Avenue between E Street and Cayucos Drive, Cayucos · Free
Outdoor antique and vintage market along Ocean Avenue in downtown Cayucos. Event hours are 7am to 3pm.
Thursday, October 22
Downtown SLO Farmers' Market
6 PM to 9 PM · Higuera Street, San Luis Obispo · Free
Weekly open-air farmers' market with more than 100 vendors, fresh produce, prepared food, crafts, baked goods, entertainment, and live music on Higuera Street.
Friday, October 23
Spooky Boozy Bookfair
Time TBA · Two Broads Ciderworks, San Luis Obispo · Free
Browse spooky and autumn books, play games, and enjoy cider at this free book fair hosted by The Cove Books.
Saturday, October 24
Paso Robles Día de los Muertos Festival
10 AM to 7 PM · Downtown City Park, Paso Robles · Free
A community Día de los Muertos celebration with educational and children’s activities, food, dance, music, and cultural vendors.
Mumtober
11 AM to 2 PM · Dallidet Adobe & Gardens, San Luis Obispo · $60.
Mumtober at the Dallidet Adobe! Join the History Center of SLO County for Mumtober! A chrysanthemum harvest and celebration of the bounty of the Dallidet Gardens. Join us to enjoy five flavors of soup made with produce from the gardens, lots of flowers, local wine and beer, and a day in the sun celebrating autumn.
Neighborhood Fall Festival
5:30 PM to 8:30 PM · El Morro Church, Los Osos · Price not listed
A community fall festival with inflatables, food, trunk-or-treat and a silent disco.
Sunday, October 25
47th Annual Oktoberfest
9 AM to 5:30 PM · 2nd Street, Los Osos · Price not listed
Daylong Oktoberfest with entertainment and activities, including the 19th Annual Classic Car Show and a Biergarten.
Wednesday, October 28
Atascadero Farmers Market
3 PM to 5:30 PM · Sunken Gardens, Atascadero · Price not listed
Atascadero Farmers Market is listed for 3:00pm to 5:30pm.
Thursday, October 29
Downtown SLO Farmers' Market
6 PM to 9 PM · Higuera Street, San Luis Obispo · Price not listed
Weekly farmers market along five blocks of Higuera Street with more than 100 vendors, food, entertainment, and live music.
Saturday, October 31
Día de los Muertos
11 AM to 3 PM · Mission Plaza, SLO, San Luis Obispo · Price not listed
Saturday, October 31 runs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. with dancers, mariachis, costume contest, face-painting, Latin dance, food and vendors in downtown San Luis Obispo.
Sunday, November 1
Art in the Park Shell Beach
10 AM · Dinosaur Caves Park, Shell Beach · Price not listed
The oceanfront makers market brings local artists, food and music back to Dinosaur Caves Park for its November edition.
Dia de los Muertos 2026!
11 AM to 3 PM · Mission Plaza, SLO, San Luis Obispo · Free
Come join us at Mission Plaza in beautiful downtown San Luis Obispo, CA on Saturday, October 31 11:00 – 3:00 Dancers, mariachis, costume contest, face-painting, Latin dance, food, vendors and more!
Thursday, November 5
Winter Faire and Juried Craft Show
12 PM to 4 PM · Morro Bay, Morro Bay · Price not listed
Morro Bay Art Association is proud to present The Annual Winter Faire & Juried Craft Show, featuring some of the finest artworks on the Central Coast. We are exhibiting artists’ exceptional paintings, photography and fine crafts, spanning a variety of artistic mediums from traditional to contemporary. Crafts include fiber, wood, glass, sculpture, pottery, jewelry and more.
Downtown SLO Farmers' Market
6 PM to 9 PM · Higuera Street, San Luis Obispo · Price not listed
Weekly farmers market along five blocks of Higuera Street with more than 100 vendors, food, entertainment, and live music.
Friday, November 6
2026 Paderewski Festival in Paso Robles
Time TBA · Paso Robles, Paso Robles · Price not stated in the search snippet
A weekend festival celebrating music, art and culture in Paso Robles with concerts, lectures and wine tastings.
Saturday, November 7
Cayucos Car Show
8 AM to 4 PM · Downtown Cayucos, Cayucos · Price not listed
Classic car show in downtown Cayucos with a live band, beer garden and barbecue.
Holiday Boutique
10 AM to 3 PM · Atascadero Lake Park, Atascadero · Price not listed
One-day handmade craft show with more than 70 vendors.
Woman's Club of Arroyo Grande Artisan Faire
10 AM to 4 PM · Arroyo Grande, Arroyo Grande · Price not listed
The most popular Arts & Crafts event of the year! This Woman's Club fundraiser offers over 40 artists, and the wonderful Artisan Cafe featuring homemade pies.
Thursday, November 12
Downtown SLO Farmers' Market
6 PM to 9 PM · Higuera Street, San Luis Obispo · Price not listed
Weekly farmers market along five blocks of Higuera Street with more than 100 vendors, food, entertainment, and live music.
Saturday, November 14
Pismo Beach Marching Band Review
9 AM · Dolliver Street (ending at Pier Plaza), Pismo Beach · Price not listed
Feel the rhythm and hear the brass as talented marching bands from across the Central Coast take over Dolliver Street! Enjoy a spectacular showcase of music, precision marching, and showmanship, capped off by an electrifying drumline competition.
Thursday, November 19
Downtown SLO Farmers' Market
6 PM to 9 PM · Higuera Street, San Luis Obispo · Price not listed
Weekly farmers market along five blocks of Higuera Street with more than 100 vendors, food, entertainment, and live music.
Saturday, November 21
The Big Pour Music Festival
2 PM to 10 PM · The Pour House, Paso Robles · General admission music-only presale $23.27, food and music presale $33.98, VIP table for 4 with entry and food included $173.24. The event
21+ music festival at The Pour House with chili and mac-and-cheese cookoffs.
Wednesday, November 25
SLO Botanical Garden’s Nature Nights
8 AM to 5 PM · San Luis Botanical Obispo Garden, San Luis Obispo · Price not listed
The garden’s light-and-music walk opens Wednesday, November 25 at 5 p.m. with illuminated pathways, two stages of local performers and a few pop-ups along the way.
Thursday, November 26
SLO Botanical Garden’s Nature Lights
5 PM to 8 PM · San Luis Botanical Obispo Garden, San Luis Obispo · Price not listed
Thursday, November 26 at 5 p.m. brings another evening of illuminated garden paths and live music on two stages at the San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden.
Friday, November 27
Christmas at the Santa Margarita Ranch
Time TBA · Santa Margarita Ranch, Santa Margarita · Tickets required in advance
Ride the Pacific Coast Railroad's Jingle Bell Express to Santa's Village, with Santa visits, shopping, food vendors, games, pony rides, a magic show and s'mores by the fire pits. Runs Fridays through Sundays from Thanksgiving weekend until Christmas; tickets must be bought in advance.
Cambria Christmas Market
5 PM to 9 PM · Cambria Pines Lodge, Cambria · Free
The Cambria Christmas Market returns for 2026! This magical holiday event, preparing for its 15th season, features over 3 million twinkling Christmas lights, artisan vendors, visits from Santa, a fun train ride, cozy fire pits, live music, delicious food & drink, and so much more. It’s never too early to start planning an unforgettable Central Coast holiday evening your family will treasure for years to come. Gates t
Saturday, November 28
Christmas by the Sea Downtown
10 AM · Downtown Pismo Beach, Pismo Beach · Price not listed
Kick off your holiday season with Christmas by the Sea, a festive downtown celebration hosted by the Pismo Beach Chamber of Commerce that fills the community with coastal cheer and beautifully decorated storefronts.
Oceano Seabreeze Market
12 PM to 4 PM · Oceano Elks Lodge, Oceano · Free
Community maker and artisan market with local vendors, music, food, and drinks.
Sunday, November 29
Big Ditch Market
11 AM to 3 PM · Car Corral in the Village, Arroyo Grande · Free
The Village market returns with local makers, food and music for a daytime holiday edition at the Car Corral.
Thursday, December 3
Downtown SLO Farmers' Market
6 PM to 9 PM · Higuera Street, San Luis Obispo · Price not listed
Weekly farmers market along five blocks of Higuera Street with more than 100 vendors, food, entertainment, and live music.
Friday, December 4
Garden Lights & Winter Nights
5 PM to 10 PM · Sunken Gardens, Atascadero · Price not listed
Holiday lights in Sunken Gardens run from Dec. 4 through Jan. 10, open nightly from 5 to 10 p.m. The display transforms the area into a winter wonderland for strolling and holiday shopping.
50th Annual Holiday Parade
7 PM · Downtown San Luis Obispo, San Luis Obispo · Price not listed
Annual holiday parade with the 2026 theme Past, Present, Future.
Saturday, December 5
Art in the Park Holiday Market
10 AM to 4 PM · Heritage Square Park, Arroyo Grande · Free
SLO County artists bring paintings, glass, jewelry, botanicals, photography, clothing and more to a one-day outdoor holiday market.
Elegant Evening
5 PM to 8 PM · The Gallery, Arroyo Grande · Price not listed
Christmas lights and late night shopping in Arroyo Grande!
Morro Bay Lighted Boat Parade
6 PM to 9 PM · Morro Bay Embarcadero, Morro Bay · Price not listed
A December evening parade of decorated boats starting at 6 p.m. on the Embarcadero.
Sunday, December 6
Art in the Park Shell Beach
10 AM · Dinosaur Caves Park, Shell Beach · Price not listed
April 12 May 3 June 7 August 2 September 13 October 4 November 1 December 6 Come by and enjoy our monthly community event right off the cliffs of Dinosaur Caves Park! Here you will find 50+ local artisans, amazing food, live music and a gorgeous ocean view! There’s plenty of space to bring a blanket or chairs to sit and listen to our local musicians while you enjoy the wonderful views. We also provide an eating area
The Holiday Emporium
4 PM to 9 PM · San Luis Obispo Public Market, San Luis Obispo · Price not listed
Holiday market at SLO Public Market with local makers, live music, and market vendors.
The Jingle Bell Dash
4 PM · Village of Arroyo Grande, Arroyo Grande · Free
The free Jingle Bell Dash starts the afternoon for preschoolers through sixth graders, then the annual Holiday Parade rolls through the Village at 5 PM.
Thursday, December 10
Downtown SLO Farmers' Market
6 PM to 9 PM · Higuera Street, San Luis Obispo · Price not listed
Weekly farmers market along five blocks of Higuera Street with more than 100 vendors, food, entertainment, and live music.
Friday, December 11
Winter Wonderland
5 PM to 9 PM · Downtown Atascadero, Atascadero · Free
Snow-play areas, a giant slide, obstacle courses, Santa and Mrs. Claus, and more than 50 vendors take over downtown.
Christmas in Cayucos Tree Lighting
5 PM · Downtown Cayucos, Cayucos · Price not listed
Holiday tree lighting with live music, carolers, Santa and Mrs. Claus.
Saturday, December 12
Grover Beach Holiday Parade
10 AM · West Grand Avenue (16th St. to 9th St.), Grover Beach · Price not listed
The Grover Beach Holiday Parade is listed for Dec. 12, 2026 at 10 am along West Grand Avenue (between 16th St. and 9th St.).
Nipomo Children's Craft Fair
10 AM · Nipomo Library Community Room at Nipomo Library, Nipomo · Free
Children ages 7 to 13 sell handmade crafts Saturday at 10 a.m. in the Nipomo Library Community Room. Everything is under $10, which should keep the shopping decision refreshingly simple.
Christmas in Cayucos Wonderland Walk
3 PM to 6 PM · Downtown Cayucos, Cayucos · Price not listed
Holiday walk through downtown Cayucos with late-open shops, Santa, carriage rides, crafts, snow play and refreshments.
Thursday, December 17
Downtown SLO Farmers' Market
6 PM to 9 PM · Higuera Street, San Luis Obispo · Price not listed
Weekly farmers market along five blocks of Higuera Street with more than 100 vendors, food, entertainment, and live music.
Saturday, December 19
SLO Botanical Garden’s Nature Lights
5 PM to 8 PM · San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden, San Luis Obispo · Price not listed
Saturday at 5 p.m., the San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden opens an evening walk through five acres of lighted pathways, with local live music on two stages. It’s an outdoor stroll, not a sit-and-stare show, so plan for a slow wander among the plants.
Thursday, December 24
Downtown SLO Farmers’ Market
6 PM · Downtown SLO Farmers’ Market, San Luis Obispo · Price not listed
Weekly farmers’ market on five blocks of Higuera Street with live music, produce, barbecue, and food from more than 100 vendors.
Thursday, January 28
Cambria Art & Wine Festival 2027
4 PM · Venues across Cambria, Cambria · Price not listed
The four-day celebration of culture and creativity returns to Cambria in 2027. Events kick off with a wine seminar the evening of Thursday, January 28. Then, it’s time for a whole weekend of food and drinks, art shopping, and wine tasting. Events will take place throughout the village, including artist demonstrations, hands-on opportunities, and raffle tickets available. Thursday, January 28: Wine Seminar at Hearst R