Downtown SLO is proud to present the first-ever Fall Fest: Cider, Beer, & Spirits Stroll. Ticketholders are invited to enjoy complimentary tastes and small bites from local breweries, cideries, distilleries and restaurants at retailers around downtown San Luis Obispo as they shop, socialize and enjoy live music. Fall Fest will double as a fundraising event for the Friends of Downtown SLO 501c3 nonprofit organization, with net proceeds from the silent auction benefiting Downtown SLO’s Clean & Safe Program, which works to create a welcoming and hospitable downtown environment.
The event will take place on Sunday, September 29, 2024, with the stroll running from 5–7:30 p.m. and a special Terrace Reception from 7:30–8 p.m.
Tickets are on sale until sold out, priced at $110 per person. Tickets can be purchased at my805tix.com/e/FallFest. This event is strictly 21+, and ID will be checked.
CIDER, BEER, & SPIRITS STROLL | 5–7:30 p.m.
Attendees can explore downtown San Luis Obispo retailers and boutiques as they enjoy fall flavors from some of the region’s best beverage and food providers. A variety of hard ciders, craft beers and distilled spirits will be poured at downtown shops and bites will be served. Local musicians will be performing at stops throughout the stroll.
● B. Anthony & Co Jewelers — Tin City Distillery
● Blackwater — Ugly Bitch Hot Vodka, live music from Jon Millsap
● Blue Harvest Apparel — 805 Beer
● Club Bubbly — sparkling wine & cotton candy
● Court Street Terrace Lounge — Krobar Distillery, Firestone Walker Brewing Company,
Kiko Restaurant & Pisco Bar, Seeds, live music from Kahonukai Boro
● Euphoria — Central Coast Brewing, Novo Restaurant
● Fanny Wrappers Lingerie — Libertine Brewing
● French Quarter — Central Coast Brewing
● Gaia’s Gallery — Root Elixirs, Proof & Gather Baking Co., live music from Jineanne
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● Hands Gallery — SLO Brewing Co., Baby Bear Biscuits
● HumanKind Fair Trade — Two Broads Ciderworks, live music from Jack Milstead
● Junk Girls — SLO Cider Co., Hotel San Luis Obispo
● Making SLO — Oak and Otter Brewing Co., live music from Kenny Taylor
● Open Air Flowers — Shindig Cider, Luna Red Restaurant
● Pippa & Ky — Humdinger Brewing, Old SLO BBQ
● Stephen Patrick Design, Bladerunner Salon — SLO Cider Co.
● Summerland Co. — Cali Squeeze, live music from Vintage Renegades Duo
● The Carrisa — Rod & Hammer
● The Movie Experience Downtown Centre Cinemas — Antigua Brewing Co. & popcorn
● Under the Willow — Krobar Distillery
SILENT AUCTION
Throughout the stroll, guests can stop by Court Street and enjoy the Terrace Lounge, sponsored by the San Luis Obispo Collection. At the Lounge, attendees can view silent auction items generously donated by downtown businesses and community partners, take photos with Kramer Events’ Photo Booth, enjoy live music and hang out on comfortable lounge furniture.
Ticketholders will be able to bid online via mobile device during the event. Items that will be auctioned off include one month of unlimited classes at The Center, tickets to shows at Vina Robles Amphitheatre, a local food and wine day experience with Luna Red & Novo, a VIP experience at the annual Downtown SLO Holiday Parade and much more. Donate an item to the silent auction here.
TERRACE RECEPTION | 7:30–8 p.m.
After the stroll, all attendees are invited to gather back at Court Street Terrace for the closing reception, where final silent auction bids will be placed, winners will be announced, and the evening will be celebrated with emcee Suzanne Schonig from The Krush 92.5.
HOW IT WORKS
Check-in will occur adjacent to Seeds (1040 Court Street) beginning at 4:45 p.m. and ending at 6 p.m. At check-in, ticketholders will receive a tasting pint (sponsored by Central Coast Brewing, KROBAR Distillery, & The Hub SLO), a souvenir totebag (sponsored by Monday Morning Merchandise), a map of locations and a wristband granting access to all of the tasting locations.