May 1-3
Cruisin’ Morro Bay Car Show
Morro Bay Blvd. and Main St.
Cruisin’ Morro Bay Car Show returns for its 28th year starting Thursday evening where rare cars will begin arriving in Morro Bay for registration. Friday is Cruise Night at 6 p.m. as classic and other rare cars cruise past. The “Show & Shine” on Saturday is 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. where attendees can talk with the car owners.
May 2-3
9th Annual Tamale Festival Weekend
Sunken Gardens, Atascadero
Friday: 5:30–8:30 p.m.
Saturday: 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
The event kicks off May 2 in Downtown Atascadero, featuring tamale vendors, margaritas, live music, contests, merchandise, and more, leading to the main event on May 3.
May 4
MAESTRA – Music from Women
3 p.m.
Atascadero Bible Church
Free concert – donations benefit SLO Youth Symphony. Music composed and arranged by women from around the world, including the Central Coast.
May 10
Paso Robles Olive and Lavender Festival
10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Downtown City Park, Paso Robles
The 4th annual Paso Robles Olive and Lavender Festival unites farmed olive and lavender products for all to learn, enjoy, and purchase.
May 11
Mothers Day
May 15-18
Paso Wine Fest
Enjoy the best that Paso Robles Wine Country has to offer across four days of incredible wine events. From winemaker dinners and an event all about food and wine pairings to an educational seminar and brunch-time bubbles, and of course the Grand Tasting featuring 100+ wineries, you don’t want to miss this once-a-year experience.
May 16-17
Plymouth Church Third Annual Estate Sale
Plymouth Congregational church
Thirteenth and Oak Street
8 a.m.-3 p.m.
Find great bargains including: Paintings and artwork, collectibles, shop tools, yard tools, Small tables, mirrors, antiques, bicycles, jewelry, handbags Sporting goods, kitchen appliances, musical instruments, And much more! Proceeds of sales go to support church programs in the community Including: acting as a warming shelter in the winter months, preparing and serving meals for the Echo homeless shelter, supporting international families through the Zozu project and The Heifer project, as well as community childcare. Free kid zone on Saturday, may 17 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. with bounce house, face painting and free popcorn for kids.
May 23
4th Annual Pre-Show Party Golden State Classics Car Show
Woodland Auto Display
4251 Dry Creek Rd, Paso Robles,
5:30–8:30 p.m.
The Golden State Classics Car Show are excited to present the 4th Annual Friday Night Pre-Show Party, featuring a catered dinner, live music, dancing, and a showcase of cool cars and trucks.
May 23-25
Best of the West Antique Equipment Show
Santa Margarita Ranch
8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Get an up-close and hands-on look at antique equipment, including: tractors, engines, cars, steam trains, airplanes and much more. Hosted at the historic Santa Margarita Ranch on California’s beautiful central coast, this unique event is fun for the whole family.
May 24
17th Annual Golden State Classics Car Show
12th Street and Spring Street, Paso Robles
9 a.m.-2 p.m.
The Golden State Classics Car Club presents about 300 cars and trucks, including muscle cars to hot rods and antiques to sports cars, from all over California to be on display.
May 26
Memorial Day in Atascadero
Faces of Freedom Memorial
8024 Portola Rd, Atascadero
11 a.m.-12 p.m.
The Atascadero Veterans Memorial Foundation will host a Memorial Day Ceremony at Faces of Freedom Memorial, followed by a Kiwanis BBQ.
Memorial Day Ceremony Paso Robles
Paso Robles District Cemetery
45 Nacimiento Lake Dr., Paso Robles
11a.m.-12p.m.
Annual Memorial Day program hosted by the Paso Robles District Cemetery with an invocation followed by patriotic music, guest speakers, a closing prayer, 21-gun salute from the Honor Guard, and a playing of taps.
May 31
Templeton 5K Beer Fun Run
Barrelhouse Brewing Co.
3055 Limestone Way Paso Robles
8 a.m.
A family-friendly FUNdraiser supporting Templeton Recreation Department, hosted with Templeton REC Foundation. Register by May 16 for a guaranteed T-shirt. Proceeds help fund parks, sports fields, and recreation programs.