Food and drink events in SLO County
Tastings, wine events, food festivals and dinners across San Luis Obispo County. Updated October 11.
Sunday, October 11
Oysters & Albariño
12 PM to 4:30 PM · Castoro Cellars, Templeton · Price not listed
Wine-and-food event centered on oysters and Albariño.
Live Music at Parr Wines With The Gipsy All-Stars
1 PM to 3 PM · Parr Collective at Stolo Vineyards, Cambria · Free
Enjoy live music at Parr Wines. Food will also be available, and outside snacks are allowed, though outside alcohol is not. A purchase at the winery is required to attend shows at the vineyard. You may get your free ticket online , with a purchase at the winery required to attend the show.
Vineyard Jazz Concert / 18 Piece Jazz Band
3 PM to 6 PM · Dark Star Cellars & Seven Angels Cellars, Paso Robles · $17.85
An afternoon jazz concert with dancing, wine, and food, with proceeds benefiting Artistry in Motion Dance Studio. The Eventbrite listing shows a 3 PM to 6 PM program and doors at 1 PM.
Salsa Night
7 PM to 10 PM · Libertine Brewing Company, San Luis Obispo · $5
Salsa Night returns Sunday from 7 to 10 p.m. at Libertine Brewing Company, with dinner and drinks starting at 6 and a mix of salsa, bachata, cumbia and more.
Tuesday, October 13
Sichuan Tuesday’s
4:30 PM to 8 PM · Piadina, San Luis Obispo · Price not listed
Sichuan Tuesday’s starts at 4:30 p.m. at Piadina with Chef Garrett Morris from Sichuan Kitchen SLO. The menu changes weekly, and you can show up without reservations or pre-orders.
Wednesday, October 14
National Dessert Day
11 AM to 8 PM · Branch Street Deli, Arroyo Grande · Price not listed
Celebrate National Dessert Day with dinner and dessert at Branch Street Deli in Arroyo Grande.
Giveback Night Klondikes Pizza
4 PM to 7 PM · Klondikes Pizza, Arroyo Grande · Price not listed
Shell Beach Elementary PTO fundraiser at Klondikes Pizza with family dining and arcade time for kids. Guests need to mention Shell Beach Elementary so the order counts toward the giveback.
Thursday, October 15
Uncork the Coast Wine Tasting Event
6 PM to 9 PM · Inn at the Pier, Pismo Beach · $129 per ticket
Rooftop unlimited wine tastings with coastal bites and DJ. 21+ event.
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.
Gather for Good: San Luis Obispo | Dinner Benefits for DreamCatchers
7 PM to 10 PM · Giuseppe's Cucina Rustica, San Luis Obispo · $12.16 to $22.53
Gather for Good: San Luis Obispo | Dinner Benefits for DreamCatchers is on the official calendar at Giuseppe's Cucina Rustica. Open the source for the latest schedule and participation details.
Friday, October 16
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.
Wood-Fired Pizza Nights
5 PM to 9 PM · Cambria Pines Lodge, Cambria · Price not listed
Wood-Fired Pizza Nights returns Friday at 5 p.m. to the Pizza Nook at Cambria Pines Lodge, with pizza, salads, drinks, yard games and live music in the mix.
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
Harvest Cookie Decorating Night
5 PM to 7 PM · Proof & Gather Baking Company, Paso Robles · $28.52
A fall cookie-decorating workshop at the bakery, with six sugar cookies, decorating supplies and a seasonal drink included.
Saturday, October 17
Grape Stomp & Paella
11 AM to 2 PM · CASS Winery, Paso Robles · $82
A Harvest Wine Month grape stomp at CASS Winery with live music, paella, and wine or sangria included with the ticket.
Third Saturday Music Series at Wolff Vineyards
1 PM to 4 PM · Wolff Vineyards, San Luis Obispo · Price not listed
Join Wolff Vineyards for the season finale of their monthy afternoon and music series. Gather with friends, enjoy estate-grown wines, and celebrate the fall season in the beautiful Edna Valley. For more information, please visit the link above!
Live Music at The Coastal Taproom With Daniel Formica
3 PM to 5 PM · The Coastal Taproom, Cambria · Free
The vibrant atmosphere of The Coastal Taproom gets even better with live music. Come out and kick back on the patio for the evening while you take in the performance. Feel free to grab a beer or a bite to eat, and enjoy any of the board games or outdoor activities available as you chill to the tunes.
Sunday, October 18
Live Music at Parr Wines With The True Stories 805 ft. Ancestral.Girl
1 PM to 3 PM · Parr Collective at Stolo Vineyards, Cambria · Free
Enjoy live music at Parr Wines. Food will also be available, and outside snacks are allowed, though outside alcohol is not. A purchase at the winery is required to attend shows at the vineyard. You may get your free ticket online , with a purchase at the winery required to attend the show.
Tuesday, October 20
SLO County Farm Bureau 104th Annual Members Meeting
4:30 PM to 8 PM · 1800 El Pomar Dr, Templeton · $40; kids 12 and under free
An annual county Farm Bureau meeting in Templeton with drinks, dinner, awards, and annual business. Eventbrite shows a $40 ticket price, with kids 12 and under free.
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.
Sinor-LaVallee Wine Club Pick-Up Party in Avila Beach
12 PM to 6 PM · Sinor-LaVallee Tasting Room, Avila Beach · Price not listed
Sinor-LaVallee Wine Club Pick-Up Party in Avila Beach is on the official calendar at Sinor-LaVallee Tasting Room. Open the source for the latest schedule and participation details.
Shake, Rattle & Roll
5:30 PM to 10 PM · Morro Bay Community Center, Morro Bay · $75
A 1950s-themed Surf ’N Turf dinner and auction with live Elvis tribute entertainment, dancing, and a guest emcee at the Morro Bay Community Center.
Spaghetti Dinner & Bingo Night at the Avila Beach Community Center
6 PM to 8 PM · Avila Beach Community Center, Avila Beach · $15 adults, $5 children under 6 (includes first bingo card)
Spaghetti Dinner & Bingo Night at the Avila Beach Community Center is on the official calendar at Avila Beach Community Center. Open the source for the latest schedule and participation details.
ULTRA at Pour House
7 PM to 10 PM · Pour House, Paso Robles · Free
ULTRA is at Pour House in Paso Robles on Saturday, October 24 at 7:00 PM. The set mixes 80s dance, new wave, and 90s and Y2K covers.
Saturday, October 24
Pickleball Fundraiser
9 AM to 5 PM · Cambria Pickleball by the Sea, Cambria · $50 to $150
Cambria Pickleball by the Sea hosts a fundraiser Saturday, October 24 at 9 a.m., with pickleball tournaments, carnival games, a silent auction and food and drinks. The goal is to help fund a rescue watercraft for local firefighters.
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.
Live Music at The Coastal Taproom With Lance Robison
3 PM to 5 PM · The Coastal Taproom, Cambria · Free
The vibrant atmosphere of The Coastal Taproom gets even better with live music. Come out and kick back on the patio for the evening while you take in the performance. Feel free to grab a beer or a bite to eat, and enjoy any of the board games or outdoor activities available as you chill to the tunes.
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
That's So Drag Brunch: Rhythm and Boos
10 AM to 2 PM · Libertine Brewing Company, San Luis Obispo · Price not listed
That’s So Drag Brunch presents: RHYTHM AND BOOS! TICKETS HERE Come join us for a Halloween themed edition of That's So Drag Brunch. Costumes encouraged, fun guaranteed. Hosts Nala Diamond and Juicy C.W. will bring the energy along with performances from Shekinah Manly, Cleo Van Scarlett, and Aria Cummingtonite. Doors open at 10am. Show starts at 11am. Full bar and food menu available throughout the show. This brunch
Live Music at Parr Wines Featuring Jill Knight Live!
1 PM to 3 PM · Parr Collective at Stolo Vineyards, Cambria · Free
Enjoy live music at Parr Wines. Food will also be available, and outside snacks are allowed, though outside alcohol is not. A purchase at the winery is required to attend shows at the vineyard. You may get your free ticket online , with a purchase at the winery required to attend the show.
Ranch Bison Popup Barn Dinner
5 PM · Taylor Ranch 1868, Cambria · Price not listed
Taylor Ranch 1868 is once again proud to welcome all to their historic ranch barn to taste their delicious home-grown meals. This event will include bison and venison, and a spread showcased by Chef Yancy Knapp from Big Sur’s premier sushi restaurant at Treebones. Dessert and appetizers will also be included. As well, Anthony Yount from the Royal Nonesuch Farm will be pouring exceptional wines to pair with the meal.
Smashing Pumpkins Vegan Prix Fixe 2026
6 PM to 8:30 PM · Robin’s Restaurant, Cambria · $82 food only; $125 with wine pairing (plus tax and gratuity)
The Smashing Pumpkins Vegan Prix Fixe Dinner returns to Robin’s Restaurant this October. This special five-course vegan meal will be served in collaboration with Talley Vineyards, and will feature delicious seasonal ingredients alongside optional pairings of Talley’s local, organic vegan wines. Learn more and purchase your tickets online . Cost is $82 for food only, or $125 for the food & wine pairing, plus tax and g
Monday, October 26
Music Mondays in the Garden With Jill Knight & Eric Williams
5:30 PM to 8 PM · Robin’s Restaurant, Cambria · Price not listed
Music Mondays returns to Robin’s Restaurant in Cambria on Monday, Oct. 26 at 5:30 p.m. Settle into the outdoor garden for live music with dinner and the coastal air doing half the ambience work.
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.
Friday, October 30
Dilecta Winery Partner Pour
Time TBA · Sensorio, Paso Robles · Tickets required; price not published.
Dilecta Winery will offer complimentary samples and introduce guests to its wines at Sensorio.
ULTRA at Blast and Brew in Atascadero for a Friday-night set
6 PM · Blast and Brew, Atascadero · Free
ULTRA plays Blast and Brew in Atascadero on Friday, October 30 at 6:00 PM. If you like a cover band that reaches from 80s dance into the Y2K era, this is the lane.
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.
Tuesday, November 3
National Sandwich Day
10 AM to 2 PM · Branch Street Deli and Pizzeria, Arroyo Grande · Price not listed
National Sandwich Day at Branch Street Deli and Pizzeria.
Giveback Night Cool Cats Cafe - Pismo Beach!
4 PM to 9:30 PM · Cool Cats Cafe, Pismo Beach · Price not listed
Shell Beach Elementary PTO dine-out fundraiser at Cool Cats Cafe in Pismo Beach. The page highlights burgers and a family evening on the pier afterward.
Thursday, November 5
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.
First Fridays
5 PM to 8 PM · San Luis Obispo Museum of Art, San Luis Obispo · Free
Monthly evening museum program with exhibition-related activities, music, wines from regional winery partners, and free admission.
Moonshiner Collective and Carbon City Lights - Friendsgiving By The Bay
7 PM to 11 PM · The Siren, Morro Bay · Table reservation $100
Friendsgiving party with Moonshiner Collective and Carbon City Lights. Table reservations are limited.
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.
Community Tours I City Farm SLO
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM · City Farm SLO, San Luis Obispo · $20
City Farm SLO’s community tour starts Saturday, Oct. 3 at 9:30 a.m. at 1221 Calle Joaquin in San Luis Obispo. Expect a look at regenerative farming, sheep and chickens, plus a taste tour and some hands-on time.
Pink Caftans on Parade 2026
6 PM to 10 PM · Madonna Inn, San Luis Obispo · Price not stated in the search snippet
A members-only Tiki Oasis dinner celebration at the Madonna Inn featuring dinner, music, photo opportunities and a private bar.
Tuesday, November 10
Must! Charities: The Pitch
5 PM · Harold Miossi Hall, San Luis Obispo · $50.00
Live nonprofit pitch event with a wine reception and passed appetizers.
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.
Sally Loo’s Trivia Night
6:30 PM to 10 PM · Sally Loo’s, San Luis Obispo · Price not listed
Trivia starts Thursday, Oct. 8 at 6:30 p.m. at Sally Loo’s in San Luis Obispo. Teams of up to four can play, and burgers, beer, wine and milkshakes are on hand while you work through the questions.
Saturday, November 14
5th Annual Autumn Soirée: The SLO Way
6 PM to 9 PM · Hotel San Luis Obispo, San Luis Obispo · Tickets required; price not shown in source snippet
A benefit evening featuring Central Coast wineries, food purveyors, a light installation, and a magician-mentalism performance.
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
Talley Vineyards 40th Birthday Library Wine Sale, Tasting and Lunch
12 PM to 2 PM · 3031 Lopez Dr., Arroyo Grande · Price not listed
Talley Vineyards 40th Birthday Library Wine Sale, Tasting and Lunch listed for Nov. 21 from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM.
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.
Thursday, November 26
Thanksgiving at Robin’s
12 PM to 7 PM · Robin’s Restaurant, Cambria · Price not listed
Reservations are now open for the Thanksgiving feast at Robin’s Restaurant. Gather with family and friends at this iconic location in Cambria for a meal featuring a full selection of seasonal favorites. It’s a warm and welcoming way to give thanks on the Central Coast. You may view the full menu, request a reservation, or place an order to go through the Robin’s website . This event books up quickly, so be sure to re
Thanksgiving at the Lodge
12 PM to 7 PM · Cambria Pines Lodge, Cambria · Free
Gather at Cambria Pines Lodge to celebrate this Thanksgiving with family and friends on the Central Coast. This fall holiday tradition brings a festive all-you-can-eat buffet, where you can enjoy a delicious Thanksgiving feast with all the trimmings in a warm atmosphere worth being thankful for. This is a popular holiday event that typically sells out each year, so make your reservation online today. Reservations are
Thanksgiving dinner with a view at Marisol
1 PM · Marisol at The Cliffs, Pismo Beach · Price not listed
Marisol at The Cliffs is serving a three-course Thanksgiving dinner on Thursday, Nov. 26 at 1 p.m. in Pismo Beach. The headline feature here may be the view, but the price is still a confirm-at-source situation.
Thanksgiving Dinner
2:30 PM to 4 PM · Apple Farm Restaurant, San Luis Obispo · Free
Thanksgiving Dinner is on the official calendar at Apple Farm Restaurant. Open the source for the latest schedule and participation details.
Friday, November 27
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
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.
Tuesday, December 1
Merry-sol adds holiday cocktails to Marisol Bar
Time TBA · Marisol at The Cliffs, Pismo Beach · Free
Marisol Bar at The Cliffs is kicking off a holiday cocktails and cheer promo on Tuesday, Dec. 1 at 12 a.m. in Pismo Beach. It’s marked free, which is the sort of detail that tends to improve a bar stop.
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.
Saturday, December 5
Central Coast ICC Installation Dinner
6 PM to 9 PM · 100 Madonna Rd, San Luis Obispo · $92.55
Central Coast ICC Installation Dinner is on the official calendar at 100 Madonna Rd. Open the source for the latest schedule and participation details.
Sunday, December 6
#CabFrancMasters 2026 (Sun, Dec 6th)
10 AM to 4 PM · Cass Winery, Paso Robles · Grand Tasting Only $85; Day Pass $125
A Cabernet Franc deep-dive with seminars, food and wine pairings, and a grand tasting featuring more than 25 wineries.
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
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.
Saturday, December 12
Breakfast with Santa
8 AM to 10 AM · Tar Creek Ranch, Arroyo Grande · Ticketed
A pancake breakfast, photos with Santa, crafts and entertainment return with an early and a late-morning seating.
Bubbles & Bites
5:30 PM to 7:30 PM · Laetitia Vineyards & Winery, Arroyo Grande · Price not listed
An evening winery gathering with appetizers, festive pours, and live music at Laetitia Vineyards & Winery.
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.
Thursday, December 24
Christmas Eve dinner at Marisol by the coast
1 PM · Marisol at The Cliffs, Pismo Beach · Price not listed
Marisol at The Cliffs is serving a merry three-course Christmas Eve dinner Thursday, Dec. 24 at 1 p.m. The draw here is the hyperlocal menu and ocean views; check the source for pricing.
Thursday, December 31
Marisol’s New Year’s Eve dinner leans into the coastline
4 PM · Marisol at The Cliffs, Pismo Beach · Price not listed
Marisol at The Cliffs is serving a three-course New Year’s Eve dinner on Thursday, December 31 at 4 p.m. The menu comes with oceanfront views, hyperlocal ingredients and a champagne toast to ring in 2026.
ULTRA rings in New Year’s Eve at Blast and Brew
7 PM · Blast and Brew, Atascadero · Free
ULTRA plays Blast and Brew in Atascadero on Thursday, December 31 at 7:00 PM. It’s another free set built on 80s dance, new wave, and 90s and Y2K covers.
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
Saturday, February 20
Lobster & Legacy Winemaker Dinner at Alapay Cellars
6 PM to 8:30 PM · Alapay Cellars, Avila Beach · Price not listed
Lobster & Legacy Winemaker Dinner at Alapay Cellars is on the official calendar at Alapay Cellars. Open the source for the latest schedule and participation details.