Events

January
Monarch Butterfly Tours
Monarch Butterfly Tours at the Monarch Butterfly Grove. These beautiful orange and black "fairy-like" creatures begin to appear in late October in California's largest Monarch grove. Thousands cluster in our Eucalyptus trees, giving the appearance of golden leaves. The Monarch butterfly grove is located on Highway 1 just south of the North Pismo State Beach Campground. Free admission, parking and docents. Don't miss this spectacular wonder of nature.

February
Monarch Butterfly Tours

March
March 26: Easter Egg Hunt
Shell Beach Elementary School
The Pismo Beach Recreation Division and the Business Improvement Group (BIG) will be sponsoring the annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 26 at Shell Beach Elementary School. The event starts at 10 a.m. It is free to the public and will occur rain or shine.
The event, designed for children 12 and under, will offer egg hunts in five age divisions: 2 and under, 3-4 years, 5-7 years, 8-10 years and 11-12 years. There will be special mystery prizes in each age category.
Kids can participate in decorating, tossing and balancing the eggs in many planned activities. Children will also enjoy an inflatable slide, face painting, a juggler, caricature artist and many prizes. The Easter Bunny will be visiting so parents are encouraged to bring a camera. Children should bring their own basket, although there will be sacks for them to decorate.
For more information, contact Sara Coustette at Pismo Beach Recreation at 773-7049.

April
April 22 - 24: Kite XPO
Kite Boarding Event is the ultimate opportunity to get the leading edge information from industry experts about new technology and techniques. Test all the newest 2005 kites and boards. This is the largest kiteboarding event in California and in the country. Registration is FREE! For more information, please call Kinsley at 805-773-9200

April 29 : 6th Annual Classic California Golf Tournament
For more information contact the Chamber of Commerce at 800-443-7778

May
May 1: Art in the Park @ Dinosaur Caves
Art in the park @ Dinosaur Caves is proud to announce its second year of promoting local artisans of the Central Coast. This once a month event takes place at Dinosaur Caves Park in Shell Beach along the path where the ocean meets the cliffs. The event takes place the first Sunday of every month May through October (beginning May 1 st , 2005) with over seventy local artists and craftsmen selling and displaying their work. The art include paintings, sculpture, pottery, glass artist, textile, jewelry, wood and metal furniture, and much more. Along with the sale of fine arts, the event offers live music, hands-on children's activities, fresh flowers and plants, BBQ, and on-site massage. For more information or to get involved, please contact event coordinator Shannon Len @ 805-773-1564 or email shannlen@hotmail.com.

May 6: Mother/Son Dance Night
The Pismo Beach Recreation Division and Grover Beach Parks and Recreation Department are co-sponsoring the third annual Mother and Son Dance. This year's theme is to be determined.
The event will be held at the Grover Beach Community Center on May 6, 2005 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. in celebration of Mother's Day. Moms and Sons (ages four and older) will enjoy a mysterious and entertaining night. The night will include games, pictures, dancing, dinner, music, contests and cookie decorating.
The Grover Community Center is located at 1230 Trouville in Grover Beach. Tickets will be $40 per couple and $18 for each additional son. Pre-registration required by May 3, 2005 by 5 p.m.
To register please call (773-7063) or drop by the Pismo Beach Recreation Division (760 Mattie Road, Pismo Beach) or the Grover Beach Parks and Recreation Department (154 South 8th Street, Grover Beach).
Pismo Beach registration forms can be printed at www.pismobeach.org and mailed to the Pismo Beach address above.

June
June 5: Art in the Park @ Dinosaur Caves
Art in the park @ Dinosaur Caves is proud to announce its second year of promoting local artisans of the Central Coast. This once a month event takes place at Dinosaur Caves Park in Shell Beach along the path where the ocean meets the cliffs. The event takes place the first Sunday of every month May through October (beginning May 1 st , 2005) with over seventy local artists and craftsmen selling and displaying their work. The art include paintings, sculpture, pottery, glass artist, textile, jewelry, wood and metal furniture, and much more. Along with the sale of fine arts, the event offers live music, hands-on children's activities, fresh flowers and plants, BBQ, and on-site massage. For more information or to get involved, please contact event coordinator Shannon Len @ 805-773-1564 or email shannlen@hotmail.com.

July
July 3 : Art in the Park @ Dinosaur Caves
Art in the park @ Dinosaur Caves is proud to announce its second year of promoting local artisans of the Central Coast. This once a month event takes place at Dinosaur Caves Park in Shell Beach along the path where the ocean meets the cliffs. The event takes place the first Sunday of every month May through October (beginning May 1 st , 2005) with over seventy local artists and craftsmen selling and displaying their work. The art include paintings, sculpture, pottery, glass artist, textile, jewelry, wood and metal furniture, and much more. Along with the sale of fine arts, the event offers live music, hands-on children's activities, fresh flowers and plants, BBQ, and on-site massage. For more information or to get involved, please contact event coordinator Shannon Len @ 805-773-1564 or email shannlen@hotmail.com.

4th of July Fireworks on the Pier & Concert
Celebrate our nation's independence with live music, food, military bands, clowns and a Grand Fireworks Display from our famous 1,200 foot Pismo Pier.

August
August 7 : Art in the Park @ Dinosaur Caves
Art in the park @ Dinosaur Caves is proud to announce its second year of promoting local artisans of the Central Coast. This once a month event takes place at Dinosaur Caves Park in Shell Beach along the path where the ocean meets the cliffs. The event takes place the first Sunday of every month May through October (beginning May 1 st , 2005) with over seventy local artists and craftsmen selling and displaying their work. The art include paintings, sculpture, pottery, glass artist, textile, jewelry, wood and metal furniture, and much more. Along with the sale of fine arts, the event offers live music, hands-on children's activities, fresh flowers and plants, BBQ, and on-site massage. For more information or to get involved, please contact event coordinator Shannon Len @ 805-773-1564 or email shannlen@hotmail.com.

August 13: Stride with the Tide Run 5K and 10K Fun Run
The City of Pismo Beach Recreation Division is holding its annual 5k and 10k fun run. The natural beauty of Pismo Beach's hard-packed sand in the early morning makes this fun run one of the Central Coast's most attractive running events this year.
The out-and-back 5k and 10k course is run on Pismo's shoreline. The runs start at 9 a.m., with registration and check-in at 8 a.m., on the south side of the pier.
5k and 10k medals are awarded through third place in the following age divisions: 17 and under, 18 - 29, 30 - 39, 40 - 49, 50 - 59, and 60 - 74 and a new 75 plus category. The price before August 1 is $15 with a t-shirt and $12 without. After August 1 the price is $20 with a t-shirt and $17 without. After Thursday, August 11 no registrations are accepted until race day due to the necessary pre-registration preparation. Same-day registration begins at 8 a.m. on race day.
Entry forms are available on-line at www.pismobeach.org or at Pismo Beach City Hall (760 Mattie Road, Pismo Beach). Call the Pismo Beach Recreation Division at (805) 773-7063 or 773-7049 for more information.

August 20-22: St. Anthony's Celebration
The St. Anthony's Celebration Committee Sponsors this annual event to celebrate the cultural contribution of the area's Portuguese descendants. The parade begins on Sunday at 11am with Sopas being served at the St. Anthony's grounds at 390 Bello St.

September
September 4 : Art in the Park @ Dinosaur Caves
Art in the park @ Dinosaur Caves is proud to announce its second year of promoting local artisans of the Central Coast. This once a month event takes place at Dinosaur Caves Park in Shell Beach along the path where the ocean meets the cliffs. The event takes place the first Sunday of every month May through October (beginning May 1 st , 2005) with over seventy local artists and craftsmen selling and displaying their work. The art include paintings, sculpture, pottery, glass artist, textile, jewelry, wood and metal furniture, and much more. Along with the sale of fine arts, the event offers live music, hands-on children's activities, fresh flowers and plants, BBQ, and on-site massage. For more information or to get involved, please contact event coordinator Shannon Len @ 805-773-1564 or email shannlen@hotmail.com.

14th Annual Country Western Dance Festival - September 9-11
(formerly Western Days)

Come enjoy Country Western Music & Dance at it's best!
Six venues of dance workshops led by some of the best instructors in the Western United States. Evening social dances will be held on Friday and Saturday, and team competition on Sunday. For more information, please call Ross Kongable at 805-489-2885-

October
October 2 : Art in the Park @ Dinosaur Caves
Art in the park @ Dinosaur Caves is proud to announce its second year of promoting local artisans of the Central Coast. This once a month event takes place at Dinosaur Caves Park in Shell Beach along the path where the ocean meets the cliffs. The event takes place the first Sunday of every month May through October (beginning May 1 st , 2005) with over seventy local artists and craftsmen selling and displaying their work. The art include paintings, sculpture, pottery, glass artist, textile, jewelry, wood and metal furniture, and much more. Along with the sale of fine arts, the event offers live music, hands-on children's activities, fresh flowers and plants, BBQ, and on-site massage. For more information or to get involved, please contact event coordinator Shannon Len @ 805-773-1564 or email shannlen@hotmail.com.

October 7-9: Endless Summer Car Show
October 15-16 : 59th Annual Clam Festival
Join the fun in downtown Pismo Beach. A parade on Saturday morning kicks off this annual event. Followed by a carnival, clam dig, music and food. Famous Clam Chowder Cook-off.

October 28-30: Jubilee By The Sea Jazz Festival
This traditional Dixieland Jazz Festival with it's oceanfront setting, offers a weekend of music, dancing as well as 20 bands from the U.S. and Canada. Great Clam Chowder and Santa Maria Style BBQ.

October 29: Pumpkins on the Pier
The special Halloween celebration, "Pumpkins on the Pier," will take place Oct. 29, 2005 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Pismo Beach Pier. A Trick or Treat Extravaganza will take place from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. in local downtown businesses. If it rains, the event will be held at the Shell Beach Veteran's Memorial Building, 230 Leeward Street.

Children 12 and under can participate in a costume contest, pumpkin decorating contest, and watch a magic show by Dr. Magic. There will be ongoing crafts, games, a balloon typhoon, and a lot of excitement. The costume contest for the most original, prettiest, and scariest costumes will start at 12:30 p.m. An adult costume contest will follow.

The City of Pismo Beach Recreation Division and the Pismo Beach Business Improvement Group (B.I.G.) sponsor this event. It is offered free to the community. For more information, contact Kristen Lyons at Pismo Beach Recreation at 773-7063.

November
Monarch Butterfly Tours
Monarch Butterfly Tours at the Monarch Butterfly Grove. These beautiful orange and black "fairy-like" creatures begin to appear in late October in California's largest Monarch grove. Thousands cluster in our Eucalyptus trees, giving the appearance of golden leaves. The Monarch butterfly grove is located on Highway 1 just south of the North Pismo State Beach Campground. Free admission, parking and docents. Don't miss this spectacular wonder of nature.

November 12: Marching Band Review

November 13: Veteran's Day Celebration
Celebrate and remember our nation's heroes on Sunday, November 13 for a Memorial Service on the pier.

Monarch Butterfly Tours December
December 2: Holiday Harmony and Tree Lighting Ceremony
The City Recreation Division's special holiday celebration, "Holiday Harmony", will take place Friday, December 2nd from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Pismo Beach Pier. Kids will have fun with fresh snow, Santa's Village, a bounce house, cookie decorating and more. Adults will enjoy live music and holiday shopping in local downtown businesses.
The holiday tree lighting sponsored by the Pismo Beach Chamber of Commerce will also be held on December 2 with the actual lighting of the tree to occur at 6 p.m. at the west end of the Pismo Beach Pier. Hot apple cider will be served and Santa will hand out candy canes to the children.
Both activities are offered free to the public.
For more information, contact the Pismo Beach Recreation at 773-7063 or 773-7049. Or, call the Pismo Beach Chamber of Commerce at 773-4382.