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Downtown SLO's Spring Sip 'n' Saunter Tasting Trail Returns Sunday, May 4, 2025

Wednesday, March 5, 2025

TO: ALL MEDIA

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

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

DOWNTOWN SLO’S SPRING SIP ‘N’ SAUNTER TASTING TRAIL RETURNS SUNDAY, MAY 4, 2025
Tickets are on sale now for Downtown SLO’s largest tasting event of the year, with the addition of a brand-new VIP Early Access Experience!

San Luis Obispo, CA — Downtown SLO is excited to announce that the annual spring Sip ‘n’ Saunter, presented by Rate, will take place on Sunday, May 4, 2025. Local wineries, breweries, restaurants, and caterers from around the county will serve tastings and small bites at over 40 downtown retail locations. This is downtown San Luis Obispo’s largest annual tasting event, averaging 600 attendees in recent years. 

Attendees can “sip” and “saunter” their way through downtown San Luis Obispo’s beautiful tree-lined streets, sample the Central Coast’s finest food and drink, enjoy live music, and shop at participating retailers.

EVENT DATE: Sunday, May 4, 2025, from 1–4 PM (or 12–4 PM with VIP Early Access)

VIP EARLY ACCESS (New!)
Sponsored by the Creamery Marketplace

After many requests for an extension of time at the event, Downtown SLO is offering a first-time VIP Early Access Ticket! For an extra $25* per ticket, guests can enjoy an extra hour of the event from 12–1 PM at the Creamery Marketplace. VIP ticket-holders will enjoy early access to food and drink samples, live music, a digital photo booth, an open area to drink and mingle, and more! There are a limited number of VIP Early Access Tickets available. At 1 PM, all trail locations will be open for attendees to enjoy.

*Ticketing fees apply

TICKET INFORMATION

Buyers can save $10 per ticket by purchasing early! Presale tickets are on sale beginning Wednesday, March 5, 2025, until sold out. A limited number of presale tickets are available.

General Admission | $65 Presale* // $75 General Sale*

General Admission + VIP Early Access | $90 Presale* // $100 General Sale*

*Ticketing fees apply 

All tickets include (upon check-in) a commemorative Sip ‘n’ Saunter tasting cup (sponsored by SLO Credit Union), a printed map of all locations, a wristband granting full access to all retail locations, and a souvenir shopping tote bag (sponsored by Toyota of SLO).

Tickets can be purchased at DowntownSLO.com/Sip.

This year, there will be three check-in locations for the event in order to create a more efficient admission process. Ticketholders should refer to the check-in location specified on their digital tickets.

This event is for ages 21+ only, and a valid ID must be provided at check-in.

A limited quantity of tickets is available, and Downtown SLO anticipates a sold-out event. Attendees are encouraged to RSVP and invite friends on Facebook.

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

SPONSORS & PARTNERS

Downtown SLO wants to thank all of the sponsors and partners that make Sip ‘n’ Saunter possible.

PARTICIPATING DOWNTOWN RETAILERS (subject to changes and additions)

Aligned Acupuncture & Wellness Spa, Ambiance, Anthropologie, B. Anthony & Company Jewelers, Banshee Beauty Company, Baxter Moerman Jewelry, Blackwater, Blue Harvest Apparel, Brixton, Buen Dia, Central Coast Wines, Club Bubbly, Court Street Terrace (Pottery Barn & Sephora), Fanny Wrappers, Free People Movement, French Quarter, Gaia's Gallery, Growing Grounds Downtown, Habitat Home & Garden, Hands Gallery, HumanKind Fair Trade, Idlewild Floral, Jeff's, Junkgirls, Making SLO, Moondoggies Beach Club, Mr. Michaels, Nomada Deco Brick & Mortar, Open Air Flowers, Picking Daisies, Pippa & Ky, SLO Swim, Summerland Co., Tails Pet Boutique, The Bladerunner Salon/ Stephen Patrick Design, The Gold Bar Piercing, The Ritual, Wildflower Women, Williams Sonoma

PARTICIPATING FOOD & BEVERAGE PROVIDERS (subject to changes and additions)

Absolution Cellars, Amber Star Rose, Austin Hope Wines, Baby Bear Biscuits, Baileyana Winery, Black Sheep Bar & Grill, Buen Dia Coffee, Brecon Estate, The Bridge Cafe, Calcareous Vineyard, Central Coast Brewing, Chamisal Vineyards, Claiborne & Churchill Winery, Club Bubbly, Couch Family Wines, Croma Vera Wines, Cutruzzola Vineyards, DAOU Vineyards, Denner Vineyards, El Lugar Wines, Eureka!, Field Recordings Wine, Firestone Walker Brewing Co., Flying Colors Oysters, Granada Hotel & Bistro, Gold Land BBQ, Hotel SLO, Hoyt Family Vineyards, Kor Kitchen, Laetitia Vineyards & Winery, Luna Red, Malene Vineyards, Mama’s Meatball, Mistura, My Favorite Neighbor Winery, Nick the Greek, Novo Restaurant, Oak & Otter Brewing Co., Old SLO BBQ Co., Parr Collective, Proof & Gather Baking Company, Root Elixirs, Saucelito Canyon Vineyard, Seeds, Sextant Wines, Sinor-LaVallee, SLO Sweets, Timbre Tasting Room, Tolosa Winery, Two Broads Ciderworks

A map of participating retailers, food, beverages, and live music will be published as the event approaches.

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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