Even with the Fourth of July in our rearview mirror, there is still a lot going on across the Central Coast. Here is a look at some of the events going on this weekend!
Multi-Day Events and Festivals
West Coast Club Fly-In
July 7-9, Lompoc Airport
Heads up aviation enthusiasts, it is time for the West Coast Club Fly-In! From Friday through Sunday pilots from across the region will make their way to the Lompoc Airport for a weekend of aviation fun. Visitors can walk among historical and state-of-the-art aircraft and interact with the pilots. Plus the pilot proficiency contest is sure to be a show Saturday Afternoon!
Full details can be found here!
Circus Vargas
Daily through July 10
The big top is up and the circus is back in town. Circus Vargas brings a high-energy action-packed show featuring aerialists, acrobats and other performers all fitting the theme Bonjour Paris. There are daily shows excluding the Fourth of July until July 10. This weekend there are multiple shows a day and admission starts at $19.
Full details can be found here!
Friday, July 7
Concert in the Plaza
Mission Plaza, 5 to 8 p.m.
Concerts in the Plaza continue Friday with the R&B/Soul/Funk band IMULA from 6-8 p.m. Opener Jon Millsap will take the stage from 5 to 6 p.m.
Full information on the bands and the concert series can be found here.
Saturday, July 8
Guitar Bazaar
11 a.m. to 3 p.m. SLO Guild Hall
This Saturday the San Luis Obispo Guild Hall is kicking off a monthly guitar marketplace and swap meet. From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Celebrate all things guitar with space to buy, sell and trade.
Full details can be found here!
Star Party
8:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Palmer Observatory
Saturday join Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History astronomy staff and members of the Santa Barbara Astronomical Unit for an evening of craters on the Moon, nebulas, galaxies and more. The Palmer Observatory will open its doors and its roof from 8:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. to share a remarkable view of the wonders of the night sky through its state-of-the-art 20-inch telescope.
Full details can be found here!
2nd Annual Summer Celebration
12 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. San Luis Obispo Public Market
Sunday the SLO Public Market will celebrate the season during their 2nd annual Summer Celebration. Live music, local makers, food, drinks and kids activities will run from noon to 5 p.m.
Full details can be found here!
Santa Maria Philharmonic: Music at the Library with Andy Shen
3 to 4 p.m. Santa Maria Public Library
The afternoon will be filled with music at the Santa Maria Public Library. From 3 to 4 p.m., young pianist Andy Shen will perform some of his favorite pieces. Admission is free by reservations are encouraged.
Full details can be found here!
Sunday, July 9
Dolphin Dive Festival
11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Chase Palm Park
Chase Palm Park in Santa Barbara will host the Dolphin Dive Festival Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. This family fun event is free and will feature live music, kid's activities, food, a beer garden and the signature slip 'n' slide contest.
Full details can be found here!
Jack House Tour
1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Historic Jack House and Gardens
If Central Coast history intrigues you head to the Jack House and Gardens on Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. for docent lead tours of the property. If you can't make it this week there are more chances on July 23, August 13 and 27 as well as September 10.
Full details can be found here!
Octagon Barn Center Tour
2 p.m. and 3 p.m. Octagon Way
Join the Land Conservancy of SLO County for a tour of the historic The Octagon Barn. Tours start at 2 and 3 p.m. and last about 45 minutes. They are free to attend and will cover all the most interesting facts about the nearly 120-year-old building.
Full details can be found here!
Forecast
Conditions look picture-perfect for this weekend. Morning low cloud cover is expected with mild temps each afternoon. By late next week, extreme heat is once again expected in the interior valleys.
