Join the fun at SLOCA this summer! Camp sessions begin June 16th and run through August 1st.  To register and view all the exciting learning opportunities please click on the link below.

The Central Coast Home Winemaking Competition will take place in May and feature wines made from San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, and Monterey counties. The wines are separated into six categories: white, rosé/blanc, red, dessert, wines made with fruit other than grapes and sparkling. The categories are then separated into classes by varietals. The panel of local competition judges evaluate each entry according to appearance,...

The kids are out for summer and there is no better time to ride the bus! Youth Ride Free is a Rideshare program that allows K-12th grade students to take the bus for free during summer months. No pass is required. Students simply present their student ID to the driver (when they’ve been issued one – for younger students this may not apply). Monday, June...

Harassment law covers the actions of supervisors, coworkers, customers, and vendors, depending on the action, or inaction, of you and your employees, you may be held liable. California employers of five (5) or more employees, including those who work outside California, are required to provide harassment prevention training to all Owners, Managers, and Supervisors every two years.  Janee Concepcion, and Veronica Dodd will present the...

This month, Coffee & Conversation gets a summer twist with a special evening edition: “Cabernet & Conversation” featuring Gretchen Roddick, Executive Vice President of Hope Family Wines and a leader in the Paso Robles wine community. Gretchen’s story is one of vision, grit, and community. Since joining Hope Family Wines in 1997, she has played a pivotal role in its transformation from a small, family-run...

The California Mid-State Fair is now accepting online applications for the 2025 Miss California Mid-State Fair Scholarship Pageant. Eligible contestants must be between the ages of 18-24 on the opening day of the Fair (Wednesday, July 16, 2025) or a graduating senior. Applicants must also be current residents of San Luis Obispo County (ID/Driver’s License required for verification) and have never been married. Contestants will...

The California Mid-State Fair is excited to announce the 2025 lineup for the Mission Square Stage, featuring a full slate of live music performances each night of the Fair. All shows are free with paid admission and begin at 7:00 PM unless otherwise noted. The Mission Square Stage is the perfect place to catch your favorite local and regional acts before the headliners hit the...

The California Mid-State Fair is excited to announce that global hip-hop sensation Flo Rida will perform on Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 7:30 PM. An opening act will be announced at a later time. The concert will take place in the Chumash Grandstand Arena at the Paso Robles Event Center and is part of the Michelob Ultra Concert Series.