The fall season is an idyllic time to visit Paso Robles. Warm, sunny days unfold into crisp, clear nights, long windy roads are lined with brilliantly colored trees and the fresh air smells of earth and wine during the thriving harvest season.The area is alive with a multitude of fall celebrations - from premier wine and beer tasting events to cowboy shows and the renowned Paderewski classical music festival.
Nestled in the coastal mountain range of central California mid-way between Los Angeles and San Francisco and just 30 minutes from the San Luis Obispo Regional Airport, Paso Robles is a centrally located respite for families, couples and groups of friends longing to enjoy a relaxing getaway. Boasting a vast wine region with more than 200 vintners, farm-fresh cuisine, a quaint downtown filled with local artisan shops and galleries and a wide selection of accommodations, Paso Robles offers something for everyone.
Below is a roundup of not-to-miss fall events. Visitors can plan their stay around the following activities, or just come and relax. For more information on attractions, dining and lodging in Paso Robles, visit http://www.travelpaso.com. For the latest news, visit http://blog.travelpaso.com.
SEPTEMBER -
9/1 - 9/30: California Wine Month
Various Locations
Ideal winegrowing conditions and proximity to the Pacific Ocean make Paso Robles a perfect place for the production of top quality wines. Currently with 200+ vintners, Paso Robles is one of the nations fastest growing wine regions. Throughout the entire month of September, visitors will have the opportunity to enjoy educational winery tours and tastings, release parties, food pairing seminars and much more. For more information, visit http://www.pasowine.com.
9/10: Pajama Party Movie
Park Cinemas, 7 p.m.
Get cozy in your PJs and enjoy a fun with night watching a movie with friends or family. Prizes will be awarded for the best pajamas so be sure to wear your finest! Tickets are $ 10 and include popcorn and soda. For more information and to purchase tickets call (805) 238-4103 or visit http://www.pasoroblesdowntown.org.
9/10: Paso Robles Airport Day & Aviation Expo (free!)
Paso Robles Municipal Airport, 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
The skys the limit with fascinating air shows, aircraft and more! For more information visit http://www.pasoairshow.org.
9/16 & 9/17: Crush and Roll West
Sylvester Winery & River Oaks Pavilion, 6 p.m. on Friday through 5 p.m. on Saturday
Cigar enthusiasts and wine lovers will gather at Crush & Roll West to enjoy a variety of events, tastings, live music and educational seminars. Day passes are $ 60 if purchased before July 15 and $ 75 afterwards. For more information and to purchase tickets call (805) 474-1133 or visit http://www.crushandrollwest.com.
9/16 & 9/17: Outdoor Theater (free!)
Centennial Park Amphitheater, 6:30 pm
Local thespians will entertain you with their creative work as they present a musical production in the beautiful setting of the Centennial Park Amphitheater. Wine and beverages will be for sale, benefitting the REC Foundation. Pack a picnic dinner, a cozy sweater and a blanket for this end of summer treat. For more information visit prcity.com.
9/17: Taste of Downtown/Arte de Tiza
Downtown City Park, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Enjoy live music, art and the tastes of local cuisine and wine from more than 29 restaurants and 14 wineries. Arrive early to check out the creative artistry at the Arte de Tiza Chalk Art (8 a.m. - 10 a.m.). Tickets are $ 25. For more information and to purchase tickets call (805) 238-4103 or visit http://www.pasoroblesdowntown.org.
9/29 - 10/2: SAVOR the Central Coast
Santa Margarita Ranch
This four-day food and wine extravaganza showcases the rich agricultural and aqua-cultural bounty located throughout the California Central Coast with classes, seminars, dinners, celebrity chef book signings and demonstrations, a culinary garden and a two-day marketplace filled with tastings from local restaurants, chefs and culinary artisans. For more information and to purchase tickets visit http://www.savorcentralcoast.com.
OCTOBER -
10/4 - 10/6: Miss Rodeo CA Pageant
Various Locations
Experience the passion and drive it will take for Miss Rodeo California 2011 to promote the sport of professional rodeo and the western way of life as she competes in the areas of horsemanship, speech, modeling and personal and horsemanship interviews. Ticket prices vary. For more information and to purchase tickets call (805) 467-3032 or visit http://www.missrodeocalifornia.com.
10/8: Pioneer Day (free!)
Downtown City Park, 7 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Visitors and locals alike with get a taste of what like was like back in the days of the early pioneers as they enjoy live music, a bean cook off, a pet show, a little cowgirl/cowboy contest, a car show and an exciting old fashioned parade through downtown. For more information visit http://www.pasoroblespioneerday.org.
10/21 - 10/23: Harvest Wine Weekend
Various Wineries
Harvest is a time of huge celebration in Paso Robles wine country, and throughout this weekend more than 130 wineries will host 150+ individual events. Enjoy special barrel tastings, blending seminars, grape stomping, food and wine pairings, live music and much more. For more information visit http://www.pasowine.com.
10/28 - 10/30: Paso Gathering
Pioneer Museum
Throw on those cowboy boots and hats and ride over to the Paso Gathering featuring western gear, trappings, art shows, and sales. Admission is $ 5. For more information call (805) 239-4556 or visit http://www.pasorobles-usa.com/Gathering.
10/19 & 10/30: PCCHA Futurity (free!)
Paso Robles Event Center, 8 a.m. daily
The second largest cutting horse futurity in the US, exhibitors come from all over the western United States to vie for $ 1million in prize money. For more information visit http://www.pccha.com.
10/31: Safe and Fun Halloween (free!)
Downtown City Park, 4 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Ghosts and goblins will love this spooky event that includes trick or treating, a barbecue, pumpkin carving, and even the opportunity to have a photo taken with a witch. For more information visit http://www.pasoroblesdowntown.org.
NOVEMBER -
11/10 - 11/13: Paderewski Festival
Various Venues
Concerts of solo piano and chamber music, celebrations of local young musicians, an exhibit of Paderewski memorabilia and lectures by experts are planned to celebrate the famous composer's 150th birthday. For more information and for a schedule of events visit http://www.paderewskifest.com.
11/12: Elegant Evening Downtown (free!)
Downtown Paso Robles, 4 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Kick-off the holiday season with an elegant evening strolling and shopping at downtown merchants while enjoying local cuisine and wines. For more information call (805) 238-4103 or visit http://www.pasoroblesdowntown.org.
11/12 - 11/13: Paso Garagiste Festival (new!)
Windfall Farms, 4710 Flying Paster Lane, Paso Robles, 12 p.m.
GARAGISTES (gar-uh-zhe-stuh)n, Fr. A term originally used in the Bordeaux region of France to denigrate renegade small-lot winemakers, sometimes working in their garage, who refused to follow the rules. Now a full-fledged movement responsible for making some of the best wine in the world. The Garagiste Festival features Paso Robles winemakers who produce less than 1200 cases of wine per year. For more information and for a schedule of events visit http://www.pasogaragiste.com.
11/25: Downtown Lighting Ceremony (free
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