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 21, 2026.
In celebration of National Public Works Week, the City of San Luis Obispo and Downtown SLO, along with sponsors Waste Connections - San Luis Obispo and Fae’s Bakery, are proud to present the annual Public Works Night at the Downtown SLO Farmers’ Market. The event will take place on Chorro and Broad Streets during the regularly scheduled Downtown SLO Farmers’ Market.
Event Date
Thursday, May 21, 2026, 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!
Participating Departments & Agencies
- City of SLO Transportation
- City of SLO Capital Improvement Projects Engineering
- City of SLO Engineering & Planning
- City of SLO Fleet
- City of SLO Park Maintenance
- City of SLO Streets
- City of SLO Trees
- City of SLO Mobility (Active Transportation, Parking, SLO Transit)
- City of SLO Water Distribution
- City of SLO Wastewater Collections
- City of SLO Water Resources/Whale Rock
- City of SLO Environmental Compliance
- City of SLO Solid Waste & Recycling
- Oceano Community Services District
- Cal Poly Institute of Transportation Engineers
- American Society of Civil Engineers
- City of Arroyo Grande
- SLO County Public Works
- City of Morro Bay
- Waste Connections / San Luis Garbage
Sponsors & Partners
Public Works Night 2026 Sponsors:
Downtown SLO wants to thank all of the sponsors and partners who make the Downtown SLO Farmers’ Market possible.
- In Partnership With: City of San Luis Obispo
- Champion Sponsor: Coastal Community Builders
- Market Enthusiast Sponsors: Toyota of SLO, Cal Poly, Dignity Health: French Hospital Medical Center, Marian Regional Medical Center, and Arroyo Grande Community Hospital
- Media Partners: KSBY, the Krush 92.5, Coast 104.5, New Times San Luis Obispo
For More Information
Media Kit | Website | Instagram | Facebook
About Downtown SLO
Founded in 1975, Downtown SLO is a 501 (c) (6) 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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