Celebrate Independence Day in San Luis Obispo County! There’s always lots of fun to be had–from Santa Maria to San Miguel, and all the beaches in between!
Red, White & Blues Bash at Vina Robles Winery, Paso Robles
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Date: Saturday, June 30
Location: Vina Robles Winery
Time: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Particulars: The day will include an afternoon of barbecing and dancing during the event. There will be a housemade barbecue lunch prepared by Executive Chef Randy Torres.
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On the Fourth of July
Atascadero 4th of July Bluegrass Freedom Festival
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Location: Atascadero Lake Park
Time: 4 to 9 p.m.
Particulars: Bluegrass music by Snap Jackson and the Knock on Wood Players, Little Black Train, BanjerDan Dan Mazer, and Toro Creek Ramblers; family-fun amusements; beer, wine and vendor garden; kayak and paddleboard races, barbecued dinner and community games.
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Arroyo Grande’s Fourth of July in ”The Village”
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Location: Rotary Bandstand
Time: 1 p.m.
Particulars: The Village Band will perform on the Rotary Bandstand, and hot dogs, lemonade and ice cream will be served by the South County Historical Society.
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Avila Beach
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Location: Avila Beach Community Center, 191 San Miguel St.
Time: 8 a.m.-noon
Particulars: A pancake breakfast will be served from 8-11 a.m. and will include pancakes, sausage or bacon, and orange juice, milk, tea or coffee. The cost is $7 per person, $5 for members or $3 for children 6 and younger. A doggie parade will happen at 11 a.m. For more information, call 805-527-1997 or email avilabeachcc@gmail.com.
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Avila Beach 4th of July Boat Parade
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Location: Avila Beach
Time: Noon
Particulars: The San Luis Yacht Club will hosts its annual boat parade, starting at Cal Poly Pier. The parade will begin at noon.
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Cambria’s 4th of July Picnic in the Park & Fireworks
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Location: Shamel Park
Time: 11 a.m. to after dark
Particulars: The old-fashioned Fourth of July event will include fun, food, prizes, live music, dancing, all-day concessions, face painting, kids’ games and more! The day will conclude with fireworks.
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Cayucos Independence Day Festivities & Fireworks
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Location: Cayucos State Beach
Time: all day
Particulars: Sand sculptures created by children, novices and professionals, annual parade at 10 a.m. and fireworks at 9 p.m. No fires, fireworks or alcohol allowed on the beach.
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Morro Bay’s Fireworks & Family Funday 4th of July
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Location: Tidelands Park
Time: noon to dark
Particulars: The day will start with a family-friendly bike parade starting at noon at Morro Rock and ending at Tidelands Park. There will be live music and games all day long. Attendees are invited to bring their own picnic and participate in the alcohol-free event. The eveing will end with a fireworks display.
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Pismo Beach’s annual 4th of July Fireworks Celebration

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Location: Pismo Beach Pier parking lot and surrounding areas
Time: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Particulars: Family-friendly festivities, live music, food, arts & crafts and more begin at 10 a.m. and end by 11 p.m. The fireworks show begins at 9 p.m.
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Santa Margarita
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Location: Santa Margarita Community Park
Time: 10 a.m.
Particulars: The community parade will begin at 10 a.m. and the festivities in the park at 11 am.
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Templeton
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Location: Templeton Community Park
Time: 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Particulars: The day will start with a pancake breakfast at the Templeton Fire Station from 7 to 9:30 a.m. Tickets are $5. The Independence Parade will begin at 10 a.m. and runs along Main and Crocker streets. After the parade, there will be an awards ceremony, food, entertainment, live music by Joy Bonner Band, fun and games. Beer and wine will be for sale by the Templeton Recreation Foundation. No dogs or fireworks all
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What will your family be doing for this Fourth of July?
Have fun and Go-Go!
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