Farmers' Market 30th Anniversary Main Stage Entertainment

June 20, 2013 at Farmers' Market

The-Northstar-Session

The Northstar Session is set to hit the Main Stage at Farmers' Market 30th Anniversary Celebration. Enjoy live free music from 7 - 8:30 PM at the west end of the market at Nipomo & Higuera streets.

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4th of July Weekend

July 4-5, 2013

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holiday concerts

Your 4th of July begins here in Downtown SLO! Start your holiday weekend by coming out to our Thursday Night Promotions Farmers' Market from 6 - 9 PM, enjoy fresh produce, delicious barbeque, entertainment and much, much more! Then on Friday, July 5, spend your day in the scenic setting of the historic Mission Plaza in Downtown SLO for a special triple header Concerts in the Plaza from 1:30 PM - 8:00 PM.

 

Concerts in the Plaza

Every Friday, June 14 - September 6, 2013

Concerts

Get ready for the premiere summer concert series on the Central Coast! The 2013 Concerts in the Plaza presented by Sunset Honda and brought to you by the San Luis Obispo Downtown Association kicks off Friday, June 14 and runs every Friday through September 6. This year's lineup includes 15 of the area’s greatest musical groups with a special triple header on Friday, July 5 from 1:30 - 8:30 PM. All concerts are free to the public and run weekly from 5:00 – 8:00 PM.

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Upcoming Events

Barrels in the Plaza
Thu Jun 20 @ 8:00AM - 05:00PM
30th Anniversary Main Stage Farmers' Market
Thu Jun 20 @ 6:00PM - 09:00PM
Concerts in the Plaza
Fri Jun 21 @ 5:00PM - 08:00PM
Farmers' Market
Thu Jun 27 @ 6:00PM - 09:00PM
Concerts in the Plaza
Fri Jun 28 @ 5:00PM - 08:00PM
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SLO Parking Guide

SLO Public ParkingFor information on parking in Downtown San Luis Obispo, how to avoid tickets and other helpful hints.

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Mission Plaza FountainDowntown San Luis ObispoWelcome!

"The San Luis Obispo Downtown Association is a non-profit membership organization working--through programs, services and advocacy--for the economic, social, cultural and environmental vitality and beautification of Downtown."

Duties of the SLO Downtown Association

The Downtown Association primarily serves its members in the areas of Parking, Promotions, Design, Economic Activities, Thursday Night Promotions and Food Beverage & Services (see our committee page). Committees for these issues are comprised of business owners, employees and the public at large. The 11-member Board of Directors is comprised of business owners and managers.

One important fact about the Downtown Association operation is that it is entirely voluntary, with the exception of the staff, and that it is a member-run organization. The businesses are their own guide and determine the ultimate direction of the Downtown Association.

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San Luis Obispo Farmers' Market

Barbecued ribs, fresh produce, locally made products, live entertainment... it's San Luis Obispo's lively Farmers' Market!

SLO Farmer's MarketHeld every Thursday night, Farmers' Market brings the community together to shop for fresh produce, sample San Luis Obispo's delectable and varied cuisine, browse local shops, listen to live music and interact with local entertainers. Keep your eyes open for the six-foot bear giving hugs and paw shakes - that's our Farmers' Market mascot, Downtown Brown.

Recognized as a leader of such activities in California, Farmers' Market is held on five downtown blocks of Higuera Street - between Osos and Nipomo Streets. The area is closed to vehicles to make room for this bustling event. Please remember that City Ordinance prohibits smoking as well as non-service animals from attending this event, so please leave your pets at home.

Food and Produce

Does the tantalizing scent of prepared bar-b-que ribs, or the cornucopia of color of freshly picked produce delight your senses? Then Thursday Night Promotions-Farmers Market is the place for you to be from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. every Thursday.  With more than 120 vendors providing everything from ribs, sausage, tri-tip, fresh flowers, organic produce and seasonal treats within walking distance of our historic mission.  It’s an amazing place to people watch, shop, and enjoy an event that has the distinction of being one of the greatest weekly events of California.

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Great American Main Street Award Winner

Great American Main Street AwardSan Luis Obispo, California was awarded The Great American Main Street Award in 1999 by the National Trust For Historic Preservation. Since 1995, this esteemed award has been presented to five US Cities each year, recognizing them for their successful preservation-based downtown revivals.

SLO Downtown Association

1108 Garden Street, Suite 210
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Phone: (805) 541-0286
Fax: (805) 781-2647
E-mail: sloda@downtownslo.com
DOWNTOWN SECURITY
805-458-5153

Old SLO Trolley

Trolley service is provided from both of the parking structures and at convenient locations within the Downtown core approximately every 15 minutes. The fare is 50 cents. Hours of operation are:

  • Thursdays - 5  to 9 p.m. - Year Round
  • Fridays - 5 to 9 p.m. - June-Labor Day
  • Saturday - 5 to 9 p.m. - April - October
Click here for the Trolley and City Bus schedule.

Graffiti Watch

Help to maintain the beauty of our historic Downtown area.

To report graffiti on City property or on private property that hasn't been removed within 72 hours: graffiti@slocity.org