PASO ROBLES EVENTS

August

Paso Art, Wine, and Song

Saturdays through August 30
Locations TBA
Downtown Paso Robles will be alive with music, art and wine in 15 separate tasting rooms within walking distance of each other every Saturday evening in August from 5 to 7 p.m. Brochures with maps will be available – just follow the flags with the PAWS printed on them or follow the paw prints on the sidewalks to an enjoyable evening before you settle down for dinner at one of our fantastic restaurants.

“This is a fun event and presents us with an easy opportunity to showcase our local winemakers while featuring local artists and musicians,“ says Norma Moye, Executive Director of the Downtown Paso Robles Main Street Association.  For more information, contact the Main Street office at 238-4013.

4th Annual National Stock Horse Association Futurity &
World’s Richest Stock Horse Competition

August 17-24
Paso Robles Event Center
Since its birth in 2004, the  (NSHA) has been putting the ‘show’ back into ‘horse show’ by planning and producing stock horse competitions such as the NSHA Snaffle Bit Futurity and World’s Richest Stock Horse Competition.

If speed, action, and beautiful horses sound fun to you, you won’t want to miss the 4th Annual National Stock Horse Association Futurity & World’s Richest Stock Horse Competition August 17-24, 2008 at the Paso Robles Event Center. Tickets will be on sale at the Paso Robles Event Center Box Office. For more information on the National Stock Horse Association, visit www.nationalstockhorse.com.

Press Release: 8-18-08:
World’s Richest Stock Horse Competition to feature top stock horses and trainers
Press Release: 8-11-08:
Increased Payouts and First Timer Class added for 2008 NSHA Futurity
Press Release: 7-17-08:
Buyers/Sellers to benefit from 2008 NSHA Select Horse Sales Incentive
Press Release: 7-17-08:
Increased Payouts and First Timer Class added for 2008 NSHA Futurity
Press Release: 7-17-08:
2008 NSHA Snaffle Bit Futurity Tentative Schedule of Events

Marley's Ghost at Stacked Stone Cellars

Friday, August 22
7:00 PM
Stacked Stone Cellars
Marley's Ghost is a legend, vintage Americana music, blending multi-instrumental prowess with distinctive vocal harmonies. After 21 years as a band, Marley’s Ghost is well-traveled and well-seasoned alike. With eight albums under their belts, they have earned the mud on their musical boots. Since forming in the mid-80s, this eclectic band has become a legend. They have built a singular reputation among discerning roots-music lovers for their instrumental virtuosity, ultra-tight four-part harmonies, and animated live performances. Parking is very limited! Parking is FREE for those who CARPOOL with 3 or more in their car.

Adults $15
Children 4-12: $7
Children 3 & under:  Free

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San Luis Jazz at Vina Robles

Friday, August 22
Vina Robles Winery
AMS Entertainment presents:
The Vina Robles Summer Concert Series.
For 30 years, the San Luis Jazz Band has successfully performed at countless private parties and concert events throughout California. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., concert begins at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are $20 per person, $17 Signature Club. For reservations or more information, please call 805.369.0140 or visit www.vinarobles.com.

Concerts in The Park presents
Up In The Air

Friday, August 22
5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Downtown City Park
The City of Paso Robles, REC Foundation and J. Lohr Vineyards and are pleased to welcome the original world sound of Up In The Air at the City Park in downtown Paso Robles. Their family-friendly music covers a wide range of material and creates a danceable blend of pop, jazz, and rock influenced by Latin and African rhythms.

Up In The Air will be presented free to the public thanks to the sponsorship of Heritage Oaks Bank. Chubby Chandler’s will be offering hors d’oeuvres for sale, and J. Lohr wine, beer, water, and soda pop will also be available. The REC Foundation encourages you to purchase beverages onsite, as all proceeds from drink sales are used to enhance parks and recreation in Paso Robles. Each week prize drawings valued at $200 or more and opportunities for a grand prize drawing for a cruise for 2 to Mexico are available.

For concert information, please call the Recreation Services Special Events desk at (805) 237-4741. Concerts in the Park are presented in cooperation with the Downtown Paso Robles Main Street Association. Please remember, dogs are not allowed in the City Park.

Paso Robles Olive Festival

Saturday, August 23
11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Olivas de Oro, producers of premium olive oils and olive trees, presents the 5th annual Paso Robles Olive Festival, a Paso Robles Main Street Association event, in the Downtown City Park. Local wineries and breweries will offer tastings as well as olive oil vendors. Olive-inspired food will be prepared and served in Olive Festival Culinary Row. Cooking demonstrations and a cook-off will be held in the “Outdoors’ Kitchen Stadium” in the park. Home chefs can enter the Olive Dish Contest. They can also submit recipes for the Olive Festival Cookbook. There will be live music along with free olive oil ice cream. Enjoy arts and crafts vendors, children’s activities, and olive product vendors. More information

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Library Tasting Sundays at Adelaida Cellars

A presentation of the Adelaida Cellars 2008 Wine Educational Series

Sunday, August 24
Who: “The Wine Dean” Tony Hermann
When: 11am-1pm
Where: Adelaida Cellars Barrel Room, 5805 Adelaida Rd.
Why: learn about fine wine, taste food and wine pairings
How: reservations via Rose Jaques
(805.239.8980 x14 or rjaques@adelaida.com)

Encore Presentation!
“The Wine Dean” Tony Hermann conducts a series of sit-down educational wine tastings with tapas-style food pairings by chef Claude Chazalon, comparing six selections (older vintages and current releases) plus a bonus mystery wine. Limited to 18 guests, the casual discussions focus on the winemaking techniques and flavor-profile evolutions of Adelaida’s finest vineyard designated wines. Reservations required: $25 per person or complimentary to wine club members. More information: www.adelaida.com.

A Taste of Paso Wines...
A Wine Tasting Event

Thursday, August 28
The Sainte Claire Hotel
302 South Market Street, San Jose
AA Taste of Paso Wines, the only Bay Area event in 2008 to feature more than 30 Paso Robles Wine Country wineries pouring their premium Paso Robles wines paired with specially prepared appetizers by Il Fornaio Restaurant.

This annual event is a great way to introduce wine enthusiasts to Paso Robles wines and the winemakers as well as a chance to experience Paso Robles Wine Country in downtown San Jose. This year 10 new wineries will participate in this Bay Area event for the first time. To purchase tickets and for more information visit www.tastepasowines.com.

Sugar Daddy Swing Kings Kicks Off Labor Day Weekend

Friday August 29
5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Downtown City Park
The Concerts in the Park series, presented by the City of Paso Robles, REC Foundation and J. Lohr Vineyards and Wines, are pleased to present the energetic and SLO County favorite - Sugar Daddy Swing Kings!  Their horn-infused rhythmic madness, inspired by such greats as Cab Calloway, Louis Prima, and Louis Jordan, are a delight to listeners and dancers of all ages. The excitement of Sugar Daddy Swing Kings’ music will culminate in the awarding of the grand prize drawing for a cruise for 2 to Mexico. Opportunities are only $5 and are available throughout the concert series.

Thanks to a sponsorship by Des Jardins Day Spa & Salon, this special concert will be presented FREE! Paso Robles Inn Steakhouse will be offering hors d’oeuvres for sale, and J. Lohr wine, beer, water, and soda pop will also be available. The REC Foundation encourages you to purchase beverages onsite, as all proceeds from drink sales are used to enhance parks and recreation in Paso Robles.

For concert information, please call the Recreation Services Special Events desk at 237-4741. Concerts in the Park are presented in cooperation with the Downtown Paso Robles Main Street Association. Please remember, dogs are not allowed in the City Park.