Signature Events
Dive into our curated calendar of events and festivals, your ultimate guide to experiencing the rich culture and community spirit that defines our charming city. From lively street fairs and seasonal celebrations to captivating art exhibitions and family-friendly gatherings, discover an array of unforgettable experiences. You can also explore our regular calendar.

Central Coast Craft Beer Festival
The Central Coast Craft Beer Festival is presented by the Central Coast Brewers Guild each March and held at the famous Sunken Gardens in beautiful Atascadero. Enjoy samples from over 55 independently owned makers of craft beer, cider, seltzer, kombucha and wine from all over California, as well as live music, food trucks, vendors and lawn games.

Tamale Festival
Enjoy over 100 vendors from tamales to a wide variety of food beyond tamales to appease everyone’s palate and appetite! If you are thirsty, there will be margaritas, craft beer, wine, and cider (All proceeds from the Tamale Festival’s adult beverage sales benefit the Friends of the Central Coast Zoo). Plus a variety of merchandise vendors.
Out of the 100-plus vendors, thirty are tamale vendors from across California offering a variety of tamales for purchase from gourmet to traditional to sweet tamales. Entertainment will include a wide variety of music!

Atascadero Lakeside Wine Festival
The Atascadero Lakeside Wine Festival is a premier event showcasing wineries from the Central Coast, featuring nearly 250 wines from over 60 wineries. In addition, breweries, food purveyors, commercial vendors, and art exhibitors will be spaciously displayed under the majestic oaks at the relaxed and sun-kissed lakeside location.

Cruisin' Weekend
Hot El Camino Cruise Nite is one of the largest and most popular annual events in San Luis Obispo County and one of the City’s signature events! On Friday evening, 350 local cruisers from the 1950s and 1960s come downtown from across California. These beautifully restored antique cars cruise up and down El Camino Real. Over the years, Cruise Nite has grown immensely and has expanded to be a fun weekend event for locals and tourists alike.

Brew at the Zoo
Get ready for a fun evening at the Central Coast ZOO sampling a large variety of craft beers, distilled spirits, ciders, seltzers, wine, and more! Enjoy an exciting lineup of Live Music and fun contests, including a Hula Hoop Contest, Costume Contest, and Dance Contest—plus, take home a commemorative glass. Participants can expect a variety of craft breweries from San Luis Obispo County and the surrounding area. Non-alcoholic beverages will be available for our designated drivers along with plenty of water available for all our guests.
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Colony Days Parade & Festivities
Join us for Atascadero's Annual Community Celebration. Plan for the special parade followed by activities throughout Tent City and Sunken Gardens, tours of City Hall and the Colony House, and more! Experience life the way it used to be during the early days of the Colony of Atascadero! This event is FREE to the public.

Atascadero Fall Festival
This event is a three-day, FREE admission event at the beautiful Sunken Gardens in Downtown Atascadero. This family-friendly full-scale carnival will include rides, games, vendors, breweries, music, and more!

Winter Wonderland
Winter Wonderland is one of the Central Coast's largest Holiday Events and a snow-driven evening of fun you don't want to miss! Atascadero’s Sunken Gardens and the entire downtown will be transformed into a magical snowy paradise! Over 70 Tons of snow will create a massive snow slide (brought to you by Kiwanis), and snow pile areas for the kids! The event is free to enjoy, but don’t forget to bring along your wallet for holiday shopping, great food, and all the extra fun that abounds!
