Downtown SLO is pleased to announce the Fresh Picked Concert Series will be returning to the Downtown SLO Farmers’ Market this summer, launching on May 3 with local favorite Zongo All-Stars. Fresh Picked will take place the first Thursday of every month from May until October from 6:30-8:30 PM on the Harvest Stage located in the Union Bank parking lot at Osos and Higuera. Beer from Central Coast Brewing and wine from Chamisal Vineyards will be available for purchase.
Fresh Picked launched in 2015 to provide additional programming at the world-famous Downtown SLO Farmers’ Market, now celebrating its 35th year. Fresh Picked concerts are free and open to the public, and feature performances by exceptional local talent. The mission of the Downtown SLO Farmers’ Market is to provide a vibrant and safe weekly gathering that builds community and supports local businesses Downtown. Fresh Picked Concert Series has been a wonderful addition to this mission and The Market for 2 out of the last 3 years.
The full schedule of dates and performances are as follows:
July 5: True Zion
August 2: Cuesta Ridge
September 6: Bear Market Riot
October 4: The Mother Corn Shuckers
Fresh Picked Concerts Series is sponsored by the San Luis Obispo Collection, with additional support from Union Bank and Pacific Energy Company.
Additionally, Downtown SLO asks that attendees honor the new City ordinance passed on March 1, 2018 that prohibits single use cups, straws and plastic bottles on City property. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own reusable cups to the event.
For more information, please visit our website at www.DowntownSLO.com or contact Special Events Manager Rachel Maiorino at Rachel@DowntownSLO.com or call (805) 541-0286 ext. 11.
WHAT: FRESH PICKED CONCERT SERIES at the Downtown SLO Farmers’ Market
DATES: May 3, June 7, July 5, August 2, September 6, and October 4, 2018 from 6:30-8:30 PM
LOCATION: Harvest Stage, located in the Union Bank parking lot at Osos and Higuera
About Downtown SLO: Downtown SLO is a 501 (c)(6) nonprofit founded in 1975 whose mission is to foster an economically vibrant Downtown. Downtown SLO serves the community by working on initiatives like parking and beautification efforts, coordinating special events and the weekly Farmers’ Market, supporting economic activities and examining Downtown issues.