City of SLO and Downtown SLO to Host Annual Public Works Night at the Farmers’ Market
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA
Monday, May 19, 2025
City of SLO and Downtown SLO to Host Annual Public Works Night at the Farmers’ Market
Learn what it takes to plan and build a city on Thursday, May 22, 2025.
In celebration of National Public Works Week, the City of San Luis Obispo and Downtown SLO, along with sponsor Waste Connections - San Luis Obispo, are proud to present the annual Public Works Night at the Downtown SLO Farmers’ Market. The event will take place on Chorro Street during the regularly scheduled Downtown SLO Farmers’ Market.
Event Date
Thursday, May 22, 2025, from 6–9 PM
Event Details
Staff from the City of San Luis Obispo, neighboring cities, and adjacent public works organizations will be at the Market with informative displays and equipment demonstrations detailing the intricacies of running a city and the importance that planning, building, and operations have on our communities. Community members can experience the tools and machines used in public works projects, such as bucket trucks and tractors, and visit with staff and ask questions. This event is family-friendly, free, and open to the public.
This event will coincide with the regularly scheduled Downtown SLO Farmers’ Market on Higuera Street from 6–9 PM. Enjoy the usual five blocks of fresh produce, famous BBQ, delicious meals, entertainment, and more!
Participants
- SLO City Mobility: Transportation, Parking, Transit
- Cal Poly Institute of Transportation Engineers
- PG&E
- City of SLO Utilities, Wastewater Resource Recovery Facility & Water Quality Lab
- City of SLO Utilities, Wastewater Collections, Water Distribution
- City of SLO Utilities, Finance
- Waste Connections - San Luis Obispo
- City of SLO Public Works: Parks Maintenance, Trees, Streets, Fleet
- City of Arroyo Grande Public Works
- City of Pismo Beach Public Works
- Cal Trans
- American Public Works Association
- American Society of Civil Engineers
- City of Morro Bay Public Works
- Templeton Community Services District
- San Luis Obispo County Public Works Department
Sponsors & Partners
Downtown SLO wants to thank all of the sponsors and partners who make this event possible.
- Presenting Sponsor: Waste Connections - San Luis Obispo
The Downtown SLO Farmers’ Market would not be possible without a partnership from the City of San Luis Obispo, generous sponsorship from Dignity Health, Cal Poly, and Sunset Honda. Downtown SLO also wants to thank the Farmers’ Market in-kind media partners: Krush 92.5, Coast 104.5, New Times SLO, and KSBY.
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About Downtown SLO
Founded in 1975, Downtown SLO is a 501c6 nonprofit organization whose mission is to foster an economically vibrant downtown San Luis Obispo. Representing businesses within the city's Business Improvement Area, as well as voluntary members and community partners, Downtown SLO collaborates closely with the City of San Luis Obispo to support a thriving, vibrant city center. The organization is known for producing beloved community events like the weekly Thursday Night Farmers’ Market, the Annual Holiday Parade, and Concerts in the Plaza.
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