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Downtown SLO Press Releases

2025

Concerts in the Plaza to Kick Off Summer in Downtown San Luis Obispo
Jun 9, 2025
City of SLO and Downtown SLO to Host Annual Public Works Night at the Farmers’ Market
May 19, 2025
Downtown SLO Farmers’ Market Hosts City of SLO’s Law Enforcement Night
May 12, 2025
Over 100 Wineries, Breweries, Restaurants, and Retailers Will Participate in Downtown SLO’s Sip ‘n’ Saunter
Apr 21, 2025
Downtown SLO Invites Community to Free Annual Bunny Trail at the Farmers' Market
Apr 11, 2025
Downtown SLO's Spring Sip 'n' Saunter Tasting Trail Returns Sunday, May 4, 2025
Mar 5, 2025
2025 San Luis Obispo Concerts in the Plaza Lineup Announced
Mar 3, 2025
Downtown SLO's Concerts in the Plaza Partners with Libertine Brewing Co. for 2025 Season Parties & More
Feb 20, 2025
Ah Louis Store Revives Historic Lunar New Year Celebrations During Farmers' Market on January 30, 2025
Jan 13, 2025

2024

Downtown SLO's Holiday Fun Kicks Off Thanksgiving Weekend!
Nov 21, 2024
Celebrate the 2024 Holidays With Festive Fun in Downtown San Luis Obispo
Nov 6, 2024
Downtown SLO Farmers' Market Celebrates Fire Prevention Night
Oct 7, 2024
Downtown SLO Will Host Halloween Fun at the Farmers' Market on October 31, 2024!
Oct 3, 2024
Downtown SLO Announces First-Ever "Fall Fest: Cider, Beer, & Spirits Stroll"
Aug 12, 2024
Downtown SLO Farmers' Market Celebrates National Farmers' Market Week
Aug 2, 2024
The 28th Season of Concerts in the Plaza Kicks Off With Manuel the Band
Jun 10, 2024
Downtown SLO Farmers' Market to Host Annual Public Works Night
May 17, 2024
Downtown SLO Farmers' Market Hosts Law Enforcement Night
May 10, 2024
49 Retailers to Serve Up Tastings at Downtown SLO's Sip 'n' Saunter
Apr 10, 2024
Downtown SLO Hosts Annual Bunny Trail at the Farmers' Market
Mar 26, 2024
Tickets for Downtown SLO's Spring Sip 'n' Saunter Are On Sale Now!
Mar 6, 2024
2024 Concerts in the Plaza Lineup Announced
Feb 29, 2024
Downtown SLO Announces New CEO, LeBren Harris
Jan 9, 2024

2023

Downtown SLO Holiday Fun Kicks Off Thanksgiving Weekend
Nov 20, 2023
Celebrate the 2023 Holidays with Festive Fun in Downtown San Luis Obispo
Nov 1, 2023
Downtown SLO Farmers' Market Celebrates Fire Prevention Night
Oct 6, 2023
Celebrate Halloween in Downtown San Luis Obispo
Oct 3, 2023
Downtown SLO CEO Bettina Swigger Announces Departure for New Opportunity
Sep 12, 2023
47th Annual Downtown SLO Holiday Parade To Take Place On Friday, December 1, 2023
Sep 5, 2023
Downtown SLO Farmers' Market Celebrates its 40th Anniversary
Jun 30, 2023
27th Annual Concerts in the Plaza Season Kicks Off with Rock Band Ghost\Monster
Jun 12, 2023
Downtown SLO Farmers' Market Hosts Public Works Night
May 19, 2023
Downtown SLO Farmers' Market Hosts Law Enforcement Night
May 8, 2023
44 Retailers to Serve Up Tastings At Downtown SLO's Sip 'n' Saunter
Apr 24, 2023
Downtown SLO Hosts Annual Bunny Trail at the Farmers' Market
Mar 28, 2023
2023 Concerts in the Plaza Lineup Announced
Mar 20, 2023
Downtown SLO Announces 4th Annual Sip 'n' Saunter
Mar 15, 2023

2022

46th Annual Holiday Parade & More Family-Friendly Fun in Downtown SLO!
Nov 21, 2022
Celebrate Halloween at the Downtown SLO Farmers' Market on October 27, 2022
Oct 17, 2022
Downtown SLO Farmers' Market Celebrates Fire Prevention Night
Oct 11, 2022
Rock 'n' Retro Holidays in Downtown San Luis Obispo!
Sep 30, 2022
26th Annual Concerts in the Plaza Kicks Off With Brass Mash
Jun 20, 2022
2022 Concerts in the Plaza Lineup Announced!
Jun 1, 2022
Downtown SLO Farmers' Market Announces "Kids Night!"
May 23, 2022
Downtown SLO Farmers' Market Hosts Public Works Night
May 16, 2022
Downtown SLO's Pop-Up Roller Rink Celebrates a Successful Opening Weekend
May 11, 2022
Downtown SLO Farmers' Market Hosts Law Enforcement Night
May 9, 2022
Annual May Flower Initiative Brings Colorful Blooms to Downtown SLO
May 2, 2022
Tickets for Downtown SLO’s Skate Mission Plaza are Available Now!
Apr 15, 2022
Annual Bunny Trail Returns to Downtown SLO Farmers' Market
Apr 4, 2022
Get Ready to Roll — Downtown SLO Announces Skate Mission Plaza Pop-Up!
Mar 21, 2022

2021

Downtown SLO Awards Winner of Peoples' Choice for Decorated Storefront
Dec 20, 2021
Lights, Sights, and Family Fun in Downtown SLO this Holiday Season
Dec 14, 2021
Downtown SLO Farmers' Market Named Best in California
Dec 8, 2021
Downtown SLO 2021 Holiday Happenings
Nov 15, 2021
Downtown SLO Farmers' Market Celebrates Fire Prevention Night
Oct 4, 2021
Downtown SLO 2021 Holiday Happenings Announced
Oct 1, 2021
Downtown SLO Farmers' Market Expands to Five Blocks, Adds Food Vendors, Entertainment, and More Beginning June 17, 2021
Jun 15, 2021
Concerts in the Plaza Returns to Downtown in 2021 for 25th Anniversary Season
May 28, 2021
May Flower Initiative Expanded for Second Year in Downtown San Luis Obispo
Apr 27, 2021
Downtown SLO Farmers' Market Returns in a Modified Format Beginning May 6th, 2021
Apr 26, 2021

2020

Search for Santa's Mouse Scavenger Hunt
Dec 3, 2020
Celebrate the Holidays Safely in San Luis Obispo with Light Up Downtown
Nov 12, 2020
Downtown SLO Partners with City and CAPSLO to Provide Additional Homeless Outreach in Downtown San Luis Obispo
Nov 9, 2020
Public Art to Honor Maxine Lloyd Lewis in Mission Plaza
Jul 1, 2020
Downtown SLO Postpones 25th Anniversary of Concerts in the Plaza to 2021
May 5, 2020
Downtown Windows “Bloom” with Public Art
May 1, 2020