49 Retailers to Serve Up Tastings at Downtown SLO's Sip 'n' Saunter

Wednesday, April 10, 2024

TO: ALL MEDIA

FROM: Rachel Lackmann
Marketing & Communications Manager
Marketing@DowntownSLO.com

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

49 RETAILERS TO SERVE UP TASTINGS AT DOWNTOWN SLO’S SIP ‘N’ SAUNTER
Taste local flavors and explore downtown San Luis Obispo on Sunday, May 5, 2024

San Luis Obispo, CA — Downtown SLO’s Sip ‘n’ Saunter, presented by Guaranteed Rate, will take place on Sunday, May 5, 2024, from 1–4 PM. More than 70 local wineries, breweries, restaurants, and caterers from around the county will serve tastings and small bites at over 40 downtown retail locations. Attendees can “Sip and Saunter” their way through downtown San Luis Obispo’s beautiful tree-lined streets, sample some of the Central Coast’s finest food and drink, enjoy live music, and shop at participating retailers.

EVENT DATE: Sunday, May 5, 2024, from 1–4 PM

LOCATIONS & TASTINGS INCLUDE*:

*Participants are subject to change. For the most current information, visit DowntownSLO.com/Sip.

Tickets are available now for $75/person* at DowntownSLO.com/Sip.*Ticketing fees apply. A limited quantity of tickets is available, and Downtown SLO anticipates a sold-out event.

Ticketholders should refer to the check-in location specified on their digital tickets. Upon check-in, ticketholders will receive a wristband and a map, granting them access to all retail locations, a complimentary Sip ‘n’ Saunter tote bag (sponsored by Toyota of SLO) and a commemorative Sip ‘n’ Saunter cup (sponsored by SLO Credit Union) to sip unlimited tastings.

This event is for 21+ only, and a valid ID must be provided. Free bike racks are available at the Bike Corral at the corner of Monterey & Morro, and public parking is available in all three of the parking structures downtown for free on Sundays! Guests are encouraged to use a designated driver or use ride-share services.

Additionally, the Old SLO Trolley will be running its downtown loop during the event. The Trolley will be available for rides for a fee of 75 cents per rider (cash only).

For more information on Sip ‘n’ Saunter, please visit DowntownSLO.com/Sip, follow @DowntownSLO on Instagram, and like @ExperienceDowntownSLO on Facebook.

Sip ‘n’ Saunter would not be possible without support from sponsors and community partners.

Presented by: Guaranteed Rate
Cups sponsored by: SLO Credit Union
Tote bags sponsored by: Toyota of San Luis Obispo
Media partner: Krush 92.5

A media kit for Sip ‘n’ Saunter is available here. Please contact Rachel Lackmann, Marketing & Communications Manager, for additional materials and information: marketing@downtownslo.com.

About Downtown SLO: Downtown SLO is a 501 (c)(6) nonprofit founded in 1975 whose mission is to foster an economically vibrant Downtown. Downtown SLO serves the community by working on initiatives like parking and beautification efforts, coordinating special events and the weekly Farmers’ Market, supporting economic activities, and examining Downtown issues.

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