Week of Jul 13th – Jul 19th
74 events across Atascadero, Avila Beach, Buellton, Cambria, Cayucos, Lompoc, Los Olivos, Morro Bay, Paso Robles, Pismo Beach, San Luis Obispo, Santa Maria, Santa Ynez, Solvang, Templeton — your weekly Central Coast Companion dispatch.
Happy Fair season, Central Coast! The California Mid-State Fair hits Paso Robles this Wednesday, and you already know that means fried food, big concerts, and questionable carnival decisions we fully endorse. It's basically our region's week-long excuse to eat things on a stick.
Not trying to brave the fair crowds? SLO's Thursday Night Farmers Market is always a solid move, or grab a glass at Brick Barn's Wine Down Wednesday in Buellton for a more relaxed vibe.
However you roll this week, get out there and enjoy our beautiful coastal backyard!
📅 MONDAY Jul 13th
Wood-Fired Pizza Night — Cambria
A special wood-fired pizza event in Cambria, part of the summer festival series.
Open Mic Night — Cambria
Recurring open mic night event in Cambria, open to performers of all kinds.
Refugio Ranch Summer Concert Series — Los Olivos
Live music every weekend throughout the summer at the Refugio Ranch Tasting Room in Los Olivos.
Live Music in the Fireside Lounge — Cambria
Recurring live music performances in the Fireside Lounge, part of Cambria's ongoing entertainment offerings.
Hike-In Open House 2026 — Cambria
An outdoor open house event featuring guided hikes and nature exploration in the Cambria area.
Wine Club Appreciation Week — Cambria
A special week of wine tastings and appreciation events for wine club members at Cambria area wineries.
Kayak and Oyster Tasting Tours — Morro Bay
Guided kayak tours combined with oyster tasting experiences on the waters of Morro Bay.
Cambria Pickleball Club Social Play — Cambria
Join the Cambria Pickleball Club for a morning of social play at the Center for the Arts courts.
Central Coast Aquarium Summer Camp — Avila Beach
Marine science summer camp for kids at the Central Coast Aquarium, running weekly sessions through early August with hands-on ocean education.
Refugio Ranch Summer Concert Series - Live Music Every Weekend — Los Olivos
The Refugio Ranch Tasting Room in Los Olivos hosts live music every weekend all summer long, with wine and seasonal bites.
Call of the Wild Exhibit at Art Center Morro Bay — Morro Bay
A wildlife-themed art exhibit on display at the Art Center Morro Bay, open daily with free admission.
Summer Art Camp at CALNAM — Buellton
A week-long summer art camp for kids at the California Nature Art Museum, running July 13–17.
Live Music at The Secret Garden at Sycamore Springs — Avila Beach
Free live music performances in the Secret Garden at Sycamore Mineral Springs Resort. Enjoy good vibes and live entertainment at one of Avila's best-kept secrets.
Buellton Farmers Market on the Ave — Buellton
Weekly certified farmers market featuring fresh produce, local beef, honey, plants, flowers, baked goods, and more on the Avenue of Flags.
Buellton Free Movie Mondays — Buellton
Free family-friendly movie screenings every Monday during the Summer Reading Program at the Buellton Library community room.
Disney's Frozen — Pacific Conservatory Theatre — Solvang
PCPA's production of Disney's Frozen at the Solvang Festival Theater, running July 5 through August 2, 2026.
🎤 TUESDAY Jul 14th
Pacific Breeze Concerts at Pismo Beach Rotary Amphitheater — Pismo Beach
Free summer concert series presented by the City of Pismo Beach Recreation at the Rotary Amphitheater in Dinosaur Caves Park.
Trivia Tuesday at The Collective — Santa Maria
🧠 King Trivia takes over Santa Maria's favorite food hall. Free to play, prizes for 1st, 2nd, and last place. Grab tacos and show off your useless knowledge.
Chris Stapleton (Pre-Fair Concert) — Paso Robles
Chris Stapleton headlines a special pre-fair concert the night before the California Mid-State Fair officially opens.
Tuesday Night Trivia — Cambria
Recurring Tuesday night trivia event in Cambria, a fun community gathering.
SLO Comedy Underground Open Mic — San Luis Obispo
🎤 Free stand-up comedy at Libertine Brewing's Little Room. Sign-ups at 7, show at 8. Some comics are great, some are trying. Either way, the beer is excellent.
🍷 WEDNESDAY Jul 15th
California Mid-State Fair 2026 — Paso Robles
The annual California Mid-State Fair returns for 12 days of concerts, exhibits, carnival rides, livestock shows, food vendors, and family-friendly entertainment at the Paso Robles Event Center.
California Mid-State Fair — Paso Robles
🎡 Twelve days of pure summer magic in Paso. Massive concerts, carnival rides that make your stomach drop, award-winning livestock, and every fried food you can imagine. This is the event the whole Central Coast plans their July around.
SLO Summer Music & Arts Festival (Festival Mozaic) — San Luis Obispo
Festival Mozaic presents its Summer 2026 season featuring 40+ events across San Luis Obispo County, including classical performances, chamber music, comedy, film, and free midday concerts by Festival Artists.
Film: On a String — San Luis Obispo
A film screening presented as part of Festival Mozaic's Summer 2026 season at the Palm Theatre in San Luis Obispo.
Festival Mozaic: Film - On a String — San Luis Obispo
A film screening presented as part of the Summer 2026 San Luis Obispo Music & Arts Festival.
Solvang Farmers Market — July 15 — Solvang
Weekly outdoor farmers market in downtown Solvang featuring fresh local produce, artisan goods, and more.
Pismo Beach Farmers Market — Pismo Beach
Weekly farmers market at Pismo State Beach featuring local produce, food vendors, and crafts. Recurring every Wednesday.
Atascadero Farmers Market — Atascadero
🛍️ Wednesday afternoon market at Sunken Gardens. Local produce, baked goods, and the kind of small-town market where the vendors remember your name.
Wine Down Wednesday at Brick Barn — Buellton
🍷 50% off wines by the glass plus live music at one of Buellton's prettiest estates. Bring a friend, split a bottle, watch the sunset.
Pismo Beach Summer Market — Pismo Beach
Summer farmers market in Pismo Beach with local produce, food, and vendors from 4–8 PM.
Susan Williams Music in the Park Series — July 15 — Solvang
Free live music in the heart of Solvang as part of the weekly summer concert series at Solvang Park Gazebo.
Free Summer Concert Series in Solvang Park — Santa Ynez
Free family-friendly outdoor concerts featuring classic rock, blues, country, and jazz. Bring a blanket and enjoy the sunset. Runs select dates June through August.
Winemaker Takeover at Mattei's Tavern with Beckmen Vineyards — Los Olivos
Winemaker takeover event at Mattei's Tavern featuring Beckmen Vineyards wines.
Susan Williams Music in the Park — Out of the Blue — Solvang
Free family-friendly live music concert in Solvang Park as part of the weekly Wednesday summer Music in the Park series.
Winemaker Takeover at Mattei's Tavern — Los Olivos
Winemaker takeover event featuring special wine tastings with live music at Mattei's Tavern in Los Olivos.
Sips & Sounds at Stilson Cellars — Paso Robles
🎶 Midweek wine and live music in the tasting room. Small-batch wines, local musicians, and zero pretense.
Susan Williams Music in the Park – July 15 — Solvang
Free weekly Wednesday evening concert series at Solvang Park featuring live music from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM all summer long.
Templeton Concerts in the Park – The Molly Ringwalds — Templeton
Free outdoor concert featuring The Molly Ringwalds as part of Templeton's weekly Wednesday summer Concerts in the Park series.
Jukebox Bingo at Sammy J's — Morro Bay
Music bingo night at Sammy J's in Morro Bay — a fun twist on traditional bingo using song clips instead of numbers.
Schooners Weekly Open Mic Night — Cayucos
Year-round weekly open mic night at Schooners in Cayucos, featuring live music from local performers. Free to the public.
Festival Mozaic: Stand-Up Comedy - Isabel Hagen — San Luis Obispo
An evening of stand-up comedy with Isabel Hagen, part of the Summer 2026 SLO Music & Arts Festival.
Stand-Up Comedy: Isabel Hagen — San Luis Obispo
Comedian and violist Isabel Hagen performs as part of the Festival Mozaic summer season at the SLO Film Center.
🍻 THURSDAY Jul 16th
Morro Bay Farmers Market — Morro Bay
🛍️ Small-town farmers market with big coastal charm. Fresh produce, local honey, and the kind of conversations that only happen when everyone knows everyone.
July Mixer at Coastal Tap Room — Cambria
A community networking mixer hosted by the Cambria Chamber of Commerce at the Coastal Tap Room.
SLO Thursday Night Farmers Market — San Luis Obispo
🛒 Five blocks of Higuera Street shut down for the best weekly street party on the Central Coast. 100+ vendors, live music, the tri-tip sandwich guy, and the kind of people-watching that makes you forget it's a school night. Year-round, rain or shine.
Downtown SLO Farmers' Market — San Luis Obispo
🌽 Five blocks of Higuera Street shut down every Thursday night for the ultimate Central Coast street party. Hit up 100+ vendors for famous BBQ and farm-fresh produce, catch live music, and soak up that classic SLO vibe.
🎉 FRIDAY Jul 17th
Concerts in the Plaza 2026 — San Luis Obispo
🎸 30 years of free Friday night concerts in the Mission Plaza amphitheater. Pack a picnic, grab a blanket, and join thousands of locals dancing under the sunset. The Central Coast's biggest summer tradition!
Cayucos Farmers Market — Cayucos
Seasonal open-air farmers market featuring local farmers, ranchers, fishers, bakers, and artisans every Friday from 10am to 12:30pm at the corner of Ocean Avenue and D Street in downtown Cayucos.
Cambria Farmers Market — Cambria
🛍️ Every Friday, rain or shine. Local produce, fresh flowers, baked goods, and Linn's BBQ steak. Small but mighty.
AMV Summer Fridays - Live Music with Adrian Galysh — Los Olivos
Andrew Murray Vineyards Summer Fridays feature live music, complimentary tasting flights, and access to the estate winery terrace.
AMV Summer Fridays at Andrew Murray Vineyards — Los Olivos
Andrew Murray Vineyards hosts their popular Summer Fridays series on the estate winery terrace in Los Olivos.
Avila Beach Farmers' Market — Avila Beach
Weekly farmers' market featuring local produce, food vendors, artisan goods, and live music in downtown Avila Beach.
Friday Happy Hour! — San Luis Obispo
🎶 Free entry, local tunes, food vendors, and wine by the glass. Every Friday from 4:30 to 7 — just show up, grab a drink, and let the weekend begin. The kind of easy happy hour that turns into dinner plans.
Lompoc Old Town Market — Lompoc
A beloved summertime street market on the 100 block of South H Street featuring live music, local vendors, food, and themed nights every Friday evening.
Downtown Fridays — Santa Maria — Santa Maria
🎉 25 food trucks, 70+ vendors, live music, and a beer & wine tent. Santa Maria shuts down McClelland Street every Friday night. Free to wander, bring cash for the trucks.
Coquelicot Outdoor Movie Nights — Los Olivos
Summer movie nights every Friday at Coquelicot Estate Vineyard Tasting Room under the stars. Bring lawn chairs and enjoy wine.
Edgardo Nuñez — Santa Ynez
🎸 Mexican regional star Edgardo Nuñez brings his high-energy show to the Samala showroom. Expect a packed dance floor, brass-heavy anthems, and the kind of night that turns a weeknight into a full-on fiesta.
🏄 SATURDAY Jul 18th
Festival Mozaic: Chamber Concert 1 - Opening — San Luis Obispo
The opening chamber concert of the Summer 2026 San Luis Obispo Music & Arts Festival.
California Mid-State Fair 2026 — Templeton
The annual California Mid-State Fair at the Paso Robles Event Center, just north of Templeton, featuring concerts, carnival rides, livestock shows, food, and entertainment.
Santa Rita Hills Lavender Festival (Day 1) — Lompoc
The 3rd Annual Santa Rita Hills Lavender Festival kicks off with local artisans, food vendors, and beautiful lavender fields in full bloom. Free admission with on-site parking.
Refugio Ranch Summer Concert Series — Live Music Every Weekend — Los Olivos
Live music every weekend at the Refugio Ranch Tasting Room in Los Olivos, with wine and seasonal bites. Runs July 4 through August 30, 2026.
Santa Rita Hills Lavender Festival — Buellton
3rd annual Lavender Festival featuring lavender wreath making workshops, local artisan vendors, and beautiful lavender fields. Free admission with limited daily tickets.
Lavender Festival at Santa Rita Hills Lavender Farm (July 18) — Buellton
3rd annual Lavender Festival featuring lavender wreath making workshops, local artisan vendors, live music by Dave Tate, and family-friendly experiences. Free admission.
Beachside Live Summer Concert Series at Schooners — Cayucos
Free live music concerts every Saturday and Sunday afternoon/evening at Schooners in Cayucos, featuring local bands, travelling acts, and troubadours performing beachside.
Live Music Weekends at Refugio Ranch Tasting Room — Santa Ynez
Live music every weekend at the Refugio Ranch Tasting Room in Los Olivos, running July 4 through August 30, 2026.
Live Music Saturdays at Top Dog Coffee Bar — Morro Bay
Weekly live music performances every Saturday afternoon at Top Dog Coffee Bar in Morro Bay.
Live Music at The Landsby — Santa Ynez
Live music performance at The Landsby hotel in Solvang, offering fantastic tunes and unforgettable moments.
Avila Beach Golf Resort Summer Concert Series — Avila Beach
Annual outdoor concert series at Avila Beach Golf Resort featuring a variety of music from classic rock and reggae to country, blues, jazz, soul, and Americana.
Charley Crockett – Age of the Ram Tour — Paso Robles
Country and blues artist Charley Crockett brings his Age of the Ram Tour to the Vina Robles Amphitheatre.
☕ SUNDAY Jul 19th
Wine Club Sip & Savor Tasting Experience — San Luis Obispo
🧀 Wine Club members, this one's for you. Your complimentary Summer Flight paired with artisan cheeses, served up in the garden. Grab your reservation, bring a friend, and make an afternoon of it.
Beachside Live Summer Concert Series at Schooners — Cayucos
Free live music concerts every Saturday and Sunday afternoon/evening at Schooners in Cayucos, featuring local bands, travelling acts, and troubadours performing beachside.
Festival Mozaic: Young Artists Community Concert — San Luis Obispo
A free community concert featuring Festival Mozaic's Young Artists. Free admission but reservations required.
The Amanda Castro Band — Solvang
Live Jazz & Swing concert at the intimate Theaterfest Garden as part of the Music in the Garden summer concert series.
📬 DON'T MISS NEXT WEEK