Downtown SLO Farmers' Market to Host Fire Prevention Night
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA
Friday, October 3, 2025
Downtown SLO Farmers’ Market to Host Fire Prevention Night
Free, family-friendly, educational fun on Thursday, October 9, 2025
The community is invited to celebrate National Fire Prevention Week at the Downtown SLO Farmers’ Market on Thursday, October 9, 2025, from 6–9 PM. Hosted in partnership with the City of San Luis Obispo and sponsored by Sun Day Carwash, the event will feature fire departments from all over San Luis Obispo County showing off their latest fire safety equipment, giving tours of their vehicles, and educating the public on fire prevention.
Event Details
Date: Thursday, October 9, 2025
Time: 6–9 PM
Location: Downtown SLO Farmers’ Market, intersections of Higuera & Chorro and Higuera & Broad
This event is free, family-friendly, and open to the public.
Participating fire agencies include the City of SLO Fire Department, CAL FIRE, Diablo Canyon Fire, and Templeton Burn Relay.
Fire Prevention Night coincides with the normally scheduled Downtown SLO Farmers’ Market, taking place along five blocks of Higuera Street every Thursday starting at 6 PM. Pets are not allowed in the Farmers’ Market per CA Health and Safety Code 114259.5.
About National Fire Prevention Week
Fire Prevention Week takes place across the United States from October 5–11, 2025. This year’s campaign is “Charge into Fire Safety: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home,” working to educate the public about the importance of recycling batteries safely.
Sponsors & Partners
Fire Prevention Night at the Farmers’ Market 2025 is sponsored by Sun Day Carwash.
Downtown SLO wants to thank all the 2025–2026 Farmers’ Market sponsors and partners.
- 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
Farmers’ Market Press Kit | Website | Instagram | Facebook Event
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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