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Fireworks and beyond
GREAT AMERICANA CELEBRATION is July 3 from 10-3pm in Paso Robles City Park. Enjoy a chili cook off, games, live music, and more. Free. Info: 238-4103.
4TH OF JULY IN THE VILLAGE—ARROYO GRANDE with music starting at 12:30pm at the Rotary Bandstand in Heritage Square Park. Info: 473-2250.
4TH OF JULY—FIREWORKS AND LASER SHOW IN MORRO BAY: Enjoy a day of family activities on July 4 from noon-9:15pm, at Tidelands Park, on the south end of Embarcadero. Carnival games, live music and more. Info: 772-4467.
4TH OF JULY FIREWORKS—PISMO BEACH: Live bands entertain until 9 p.m., then it’s fireworks time on July 4 from 2-9:30 p.m. Info: 773-4382.
4TH OF JULY SAND SCULPTURE CONTEST AND FIREWORKS come to downtown Cayucos. A parade through downtown starts at 10am on South Ocean Ave. fireworks start at dusk, a sand sculpture contest from 5am-10pm in Downtown Cayucos, near the pier. Info: 995-1200 or cayucoschamber.com.
INDEPENDENCE DAY PICNIC IN THE PARK CELEBRATION—CAMBRIA: Enjoy entertainment, prizes, food, and a fireworks display over the ocean at dusk on July 4 in Shamel Park from 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Info: 927-5010 or cambriachamber.org.
INDEPENDENCE DAY BARBECUE is July 4 at Robert Hall Winery with barbecue, live music, and a perfect view of the city fireworks. The event runs 6-10 p.m. at 3443 Mill Road in Paso Robles. Info: 239-1616, Ext. 24, or roberthallwinery.com.
4TH OF JULY AT MERIDIAN WINERY invites guests to dance the night away while they listen to live music by the Sugar Daddy Swing Kings. Bring low-back lawn chairs and blankets and settle in for a fireworks display over the vineyards. Picnic dinners, ice cream, and wine will be available for purchase. Gates open at 6 p.m. at 7000 Highway 46 East in Paso Robles. Cost is $20-$25. Info and tickets: 226-7133, 238-0506, or 781-2777.
FIRECRACKER BOOGIE IN ARROYO GRANDE on July 4 from noon-5pm at Biddle Park, on the way to Lopez Lake. Four great local bands including Dr. Danger, Skye Ferguson (Buddy Guy Band) The Jim Townsend Blues Band, and a BBQ. There is a separate entry fee for the park. Info: 235-5114 or 543-9030.
FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION AT FIRESTONE VINEYARD IN PASO ROBLES runs 6-10pm. at 2300 Airport Road. Find a barbecue, hear live music from the Martin Paris Band, play horseshoes, and taste Firestone Vineyard wine. $35 and up. Info: 591-8050 or ksmith@firestonewine.com.
FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION AT BARNEY SCHWARTZ PARK IN PASO ROBLES Free, fun event with a Bottoms and Bonnets contest hosted by KJUG 98.1 FM, where the cutest costumed kids will be eligible to win great prizes. Theme is “History of Country” and participants can dress as a character from the history of the United States or the history of country music. Starts at 7pm and pre-registration is recommended. The park is open all day, inflatables and face painting ready around 3pm, fireworks at dusk. Info: 227-7236, jugcountry.com or prcity.com/visit/.
MEATLESS BARBECUE ON JULY 4 IN MORRO BAY Foodies, animal-lovers, and barbecue aficionados gather at Morro Bay’s City Park at 4pm with a laser light show later that evening. Bring vegetarian items for the communal grill and to bring side dishes and drinks to share. Free. Morro Bay City Park is located at the junction of Morro Bay Boulevard and Harbor Streets. Info: 234-7279 or 748-7733.
OLD FASHIONED 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION IN SLO features musical entertainment, carnival games, a barbecue, and more at Mitchell Park
on Santa Rosa Street in SLO on July 4, 11-3pm. Info: 781-7300 or slocity.org/parksandrecreation.
TEMPLETON FOURTH OF JULY kicks off with a pancake breakfast at 7am with Firefighters. $2-$4. Parade starts at 10am downtown. Info: 434-4911 or templetoncsd.org.
OLD FASHIONED 3RD OF JULY POTLUCK PICNIC - The Five Cities Campaign for Liberty group hosts tea party on July 3 at Dinosaur Caves Park on Shell Beach Road in Pismo Beach from 4-8pm. Bring hot dogs, potato chips and salads, and more. A chance to speak up as well. Info: 481-3434.
