Links

California Mid-State Fair
http://www.midstatefair.com/

16th District Agricultural Association
California Mid-State Fair  Paso Robles

Mission Statement
“To preserve and promote agriculture and the traditions of San Luis Obispo County through the California Mid-State Fair event, which provides the most valuable educational and entertainment experience that resources will allow, and to operate a year-round facility in a fiscally responsible manner.”

Charles Paddock Zoo
http://www.atascadero.org/cpz/

Monkeys and Tigers and Birds, Oh My? Check again, you aren't in the land of Oz, instead you are walking through the Charles Paddock Zoo in Atascadero! This is a great zoo with many different and interesting animals. Don't forget to bring your camera and a lunch for afterwards and enjoy a peaceful picnic in the park after your adventures at the zoo!

Please go to http://www.atascadero.org/cpz/ for information on price admission, hours of operation and directions.

Relay For Life
http://www.cancer.org/docroot/par/content/PAR_1_Relay_For_Life.asp

Relay For Life is a fun-filled overnight event designed to celebrate survivorship and raise money for research and programs of your American Cancer Society. During the event, teams of people gather at schools, fairgrounds, or parks and take turns walking or running laps. Each team tries to keep at least one team member on the track at all times.

San Luis Obispo Farmer's Market
http://www.downtownslo.com

7PM-10PM

Held every Thursday night (except Thanksgiving in which case it is held the Friday evening after turkey day or cancelled when it rains), Farmers' Market is a street fair and produce market. Locals and visitors alike can shop for the county's freshest produce and flowers, devour delicious ribs and sandwiches, browse local shops open late, and enjoy assortments of live entertainment. Recognized as a leader of such activities in California, Farmers' Market is held on six downtown blocks of Higuera Street, between Osos and Nipomo streets. The area is closed to all through traffic to make room for this fabulous event. Sorry, no dogs allowed!

SLO Big Brothers Big Sisters
http://www.slobigs.org/

Founded in 1904, Big Brothers Big Sisters is the oldest and largest youth mentoring organization in the United States. In 2004, the organization served more than 225,000 youth ages five through 18, in 5,000 communities across the country, through a network of 470 agencies. National Research has shown that the positive relationships between Big Brothers and Big Sisters and their Littles have a direct, measurable, and lasting impact on children's lives.

Avila Valley Barn
http://www.avilavalleybarn.com

Looking for some outdoor family fun? Avila Valley Farm offers parents and kids of all ages to participate in their seasonal activities. During the spring and summer they offer berry picking of all kinds along with tasty homemade berry treats to buy.  In the fall make sure to hitch a hay ride and pick your own pumpkin right off the vine! During October Avila also has a hay maze for children and adults! It wouldn't be Christmas without picking that special evergreen.. so during that holiday season head on over to Avila Valley Farm and enjoy a hot cup of cider while you and your family hunt for that holiday tree!