Looking for something fun to do this weekend? Here are some of the events happening across the Central Coast:
SATURDAY, JULY 20
Mini Ranch Day
10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Los Flores Ranch Park, 6271 Dominion Rd., Santa Maria
Visit with miniature horses and take part in interactive demonstrations including tricks, main and tail braiding, grooming, and more. The event will also include games and activities, such as bobbing for apples, face painting, and a chance to feed the animals.
Free event.
Concert on the Lawn
2 p.m.
Lompoc Library, 501 E. North Ave., Lompoc
Enjoy live music by singer/songwriters Eric Knierim and Amanda Mar covering a range of musical genres from soft rock to the blues.
Free event.
Click here for more information.
Barefoot Concerts on the Green
2-6 p.m.
Sea Pines Golf Resort, 1945 Solano St., Los Osos
Enjoy live music by Back Bay Betty outside on the golf course. Food and beverages will be available for purchase.
Free event.
Click here for more information.
SUNDAY, JULY 21
Barrelled Craft Wine Market
Noon-5 p.m.
SLO Brew Rock, 855 Aerovista Pl., San Luis Obispo
Taste wines from small, local craft wineries while listening to live music by The Gipsy Allstars and The Solstice Sisters and shopping a variety of local vendors.
Free event.
Click here for more information.
Celebrate National Ice Cream Day
Noon-2 p.m.
Guadalupe Library, 4719 W. Main St., Guadalupe
Enjoy an ice cream social served up by Guadalupe police and firefighters.
Free event.
6 p.m.-9 p.m.
Doc Burnstein’s Ice Cream Lab locations on the Central Coast
A portion of ice cream parlor sales will be donated to the Make-a-Wish Foundation.
SATURDAY – SUNDAY
Central Coast Renaissance Festival
10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Laguna Lake Park, 504 Madonna Rd., San Luis Obispo
Immerse yourself in the year 1585 when Queen Elizabeth I ruled England. Enjoy live entertainment by costumed characters, including dancers, singers, jugglers, fighting knights, and others, plus shop vendors and taste traditional food and drinks.
Tickets: $15-$30
Click here to purchase tickets.
For a list of additional events and to add your own, check out our online community calendar.
