DINNER in Mission Plaza Dine with friends and special Festival artists for a celebration of the cuisine of the California Missions. The baroque-era Spanish settlers of California cooked with flavors of their native Spain combined with the flavors and ingredients introduced to them by the indigenous people. Chef Greg Holt of Big Sky Cafe will create an elegant, al fresco menu for this pre-concert fundraiser,...

Mardi Gras theme Night at the park, Blues vs. Santa Paula Halos.

Willie Nelson & Family – Alison Krauss & Union Station feat. Jerry Douglas.  

ORCCelebrate the music that has been at the heart of the Festival since its beginning in 1971 at the historic Mission in downtown San Luis Obispo. This all-Mozart program showcases the master composer's range: from the elegant fourth concerto for violin featuring Kristin Lee to the iconic Haffner Symphony. Join us at 7:00 p.m. for a free pre-concert lecture in the Parish Hall, led by...