2018 July COLONY Magazine

EVENTS
Special Events
July 4 — Paso Pops 4th of July Celebration and Concert hosted
at Paso Robles Event Center. The gates open at 4 p.m. with familyfriendly
activities until the concert begins at 8 p.m. For more
information or to purchase tickets, visit paderewskifest.com.
July 4 — 2nd Annual Bluegrass Freedom Festival at the
Atascadero Lake Park from 4 to 8 p.m. Admission and music are
free, with the option to purchase BBQ by the Atascadero Moose
Lodge, beer, wine, cider and more.
atascaderofourthofjuly.com for BBQ tickets or info.
July 4 — Templeton 4th of July Celebration begins with the
Templeton Fire Department’s Pancake Breakfast at 7 a.m., parade
at 10 a.m. on Main Street, and family fun, food trucks, live music and
more until 3p.m. Breakfast Tickets are available to purchase from
the Templeton FD. Visit templetonchamber.com.
July 4 — 4th of July Parade and Day in the Park in Santa
Margarita kicks off with the parade at 10 a.m. followed by fun for
the whole family in the park at 11 a.m. The events are sponsored by
the Community Church and community leaders.
July 7 — 10th Annual Lavender Festival in Paso Robles in the
Downtown City Park. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and is
free to the public. Meet with the lavender producers from across
the region; enjoy food, refreshments, displays, and activities. Visit
nosloco.com for info.
July 7 & 8 — Morro Bay Art in the Park runs both days from 10
a.m. to 5 p.m. Located at the Morro Bay City Park, this 62nd event
offers handmade arts and crafts by over 100 local vendors. Sign up
at morrobayartinthepark.com for more information.
July 14 — Ice Cream Zoofari at the Atascadero Charles Paddock
Zoo is a great time with the whole family. From 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.,
come enjoy lots of ice cream along with the animals! For questions
call 805-461-5080 or visit charlespaddockzoo.org.
July 18-29 — California Mid State Fair is back at Paso Robles
Event Center. Carnival rides, exhibits, concerts, rodeo, food, games,
agriculture, entertainment, art shows and auctions. Special event
information and more is available from by visiting midstatefair.com.
July 21 — Vina Robles invites you to join their Summer Grill &
Chill. Relax on the Petite Terrace with cool wine, rockin’ music and
delicious food crafted by Executive Chef Randal Torres. The event
menu and tickets are available from vinarobles.com
July 21 & 22 — Central Coast Renaissance Festival at Laguna Lake
Park in SLO is an old-world experience in the modern age. Open from
10 a.m. to 6 p.m., two days are filled with food, entertainment, jousting
and family-centered activities. More info & tickets at ccrenfaire.com
July 28 — Annual FREE Pancake Breakfast sponsored by Main
Street and the Mid-State Fair is held 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. in the
Paso Robles City Park. Enjoy pancakes, entertainment and rides
with either Cowboy Ken and his train or Harris Stage Lines. Visit
downtown merchants.
Aug. 2 — The Beauty of Wine Math – Increase Your Understanding
of Winemaking Numbers and Calculations — Seminar reviews and
discusses the most important numbers and calculations in winemaking
- impacting decisions from harvest to bottling. Whether you grow
grapes, make wine, or love learning about wine, you will find this
seminar enriching.​8am-12pm; La Bellasera, Paso Robles; $175 ($150
before June 29); meristemlearning.com/the-beauty-of-wine-math
Submit listings to events@nosloco.com, and visit nosloco.com for more information on events.
Fundraisers
July 28 — S.O.U. L. Kitchen Fundraiser for the Wellness Kitchen at Peachy Canyon Winery, thewkrc.org
Concerts & Entertainment — Visit NoSLOCo.com for More Info
Concerts in the Park
Paso Robles Downtown, every Thursday, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Concerts in the Park
Templeton Park, every Wednesday, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Saturday in the Park
Atascadero Lake Park, every Saturday, 8:30 p.m.
Festival Mozaic Summer Festival — July 17-29
Music Without Borders. festivalmozaic.com, 805-781-3009
Live Music Wednesdays on the Veranda — 5:30 to 8 p.m., Paso Robles
Golf Club. See ad in this issue for local musicians. Reservations 805-238-
4722, PasoRoblesGolfClub.com.
Saturday Live — Every Saturday, 1 to 4 p.m., slowdown from your week,
sit back and enjoy live music - all while savoring award-winning Vina
Robles wines.
Whale Rock Music Festival — Sept. 15 & 16
Castoro Winery, whalerockmusicfestival.com.
Culture & The Arts
Winery Partners Wine Bar — Wine tasting at Studios on the Park every
Friday and Saturday, 5 to 9 p.m. benefits the free arts education program
for local kids. Studiosonthepark.org
Art After Dark Paso — first Saturday, wine tasting, 5 to 9 p.m., Downtown
Paso. Hosted by Studios on the Park.
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