Week of May 26th – Jun 1st
24 events across Avila Beach, Buellton, Cambria, Lompoc, Morro Bay, Paso Robles, Pismo Beach, San Luis Obispo, Santa Maria — your weekly Central Coast Companion dispatch.
Another week, another round of the best events on the Central Coast. Here's what's happening.
🎤 TUESDAY May 27th
SLO Comedy Underground Open Mic — San Luis Obispo
Free stand-up comedy at Libertine Brewing's Little Room. Taco Tuesday specials starting at 6 PM.
Trivia Tuesday at The Collective — Santa Maria
King Trivia takes over Santa Maria's favorite food hall.
🍷 WEDNESDAY May 28th
Elks Xtreme Bulls — Santa Maria
The Santa Maria Elks Rodeo kicks off with Xtreme Bulls — the wildest bull riding event on the Central Coast. 7 PM at the Elks-Unocal Event Center.
Sips & Sounds at Stilson Cellars — Paso Robles
Midweek wine and live music in the tasting room.
Wine Down Wednesday — Michael Keeney — Buellton
50% off wines by the glass plus live music from songwriter and recording artist Michael Keeney.
Pismo Summer Market (Opening Day) — Pismo Beach
Weekly summer market at Pismo Plaza kicks off today. Fresh goods, crafts, and local vendors every Wednesday through September.
🍻 THURSDAY May 29th
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.
Elks Rodeo — 1st PRCA Performance — Santa Maria
First of four PRCA-sanctioned rodeo performances. Bull riding, steer wrestling, barrel racing, team roping, tie-down roping, and mutton bustin'.
24th Annual Avila Beach Blues Festival — Avila Beach
Long-running blues music festival on the beach featuring nationally touring blues artists. A signature Central Coast music event.
Morro Bay Farmers Market — Morro Bay
Small-town farmers market with big coastal charm.
🎉 FRIDAY May 30th
40th Annual Pismo Beach Classic Car Show — Pismo Beach
One of the largest classic car shows in the country — hundreds of classic cars displayed against an oceanfront backdrop. This is the landmark 40th anniversary edition.
Firestone Walker Beer Fest 2026 — Paso Robles
Annual craft beer festival hosted by Firestone Walker Brewing Co. Dozens of craft breweries, food vendors, and live music at the Event Center.
Downtown Fridays — Santa Maria — Santa Maria
25 food trucks, 70+ vendors, live music, and a beer & wine garden.
Elks Rodeo — 2nd PRCA Performance — Santa Maria
Second PRCA rodeo performance — bull riding, barrel racing, steer wrestling, and more. Friday night under the lights.
Cambria Farmers Market — Cambria
Every Friday, rain or shine. Local produce, fresh flowers, and artisan goods.
🏄 SATURDAY May 31st
Spring Wine Walk — Downtown Paso Robles — Paso Robles
Wine walk through 15+ downtown Paso Robles tasting rooms and winery satellite locations. Stroll between venues sampling wines.
Elks Rodeo — 3rd PRCA Performance — Santa Maria
Third PRCA rodeo performance. The competition heats up as the weekend continues.
Block Printing Basics with Lego — Studios on the Park — Paso Robles
Hands-on workshop teaching block printing techniques using Lego bricks. Creative, family-friendly art activity.
Demonstration Days at La Purisima Mission — Lompoc
Hands-on historical demonstrations — corn grinding, candle making, blacksmithing, spinning and weaving. Docents in period dress bring the 1820s mission to life.
☕ SUNDAY Jun 1st
Elks Rodeo — Final PRCA Performance — Santa Maria
The grand finale. Championship rounds, final rides, and the stakes are at their highest. This is the one to see.
Winemaker's Dinner — Daou Vineyards — Cambria
Intimate wine dinner with Daou Vineyards featuring food and wine pairings at Cambria Pines Lodge. A splurge-worthy evening on the coast.
Paint, Sip & Savor — Paso Robles
Guided painting class paired with Stilson Cellars wine tasting at ArtSocial 805. All supplies included.
Brick Barn Sangria Sunday — Buellton
$10/glass sangria with live music starting at 1 PM.
Live Music Sunday — Claiborne & Churchill — San Luis Obispo
Weekly live music on the terrace of this Edna Valley winery.
📬 DON'T MISS NEXT WEEK