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Special Events

LIVE-LOVE-BE: GAY PRIDE IN SLO takes place July 3-6. Films, art exhibit, drag show, beach bash and more and culminating with Pride in the Plaza on July 6 from noon-5pm. Info: slopride.com.

SALISBURY VINEYARDS GIRLS NIGHT OUT takes place on the first Thurs. of each month: July 3-Dec. 4. Enjoy wines by the glass while you stroll through the Schoolhouse and courtyard amid a bevy of handmade indulgences. 5:30-8:30pm. $20-$25. 6985 Ontario Road, off Avila Beach exit. Info: 595-9463.

ANNUAL PEDDLER’S FAIRE presents vendors of all types, food, and children’s jump and air toys. July 4-6, Aug. 30-Sept. 1, 9am-4pm, at Cayucos Creek Park on Ocean Boulevard. Free. Info: 995-1200.

LIPIZZANER STALLIONS AT MADONNA INN on July 4 at 3 and 7:30pm and July 5 at 2pm. Info: 756-5806.

PECHO RANCH DAY IN LOS OSOS takes place July 5 at 11am at Montana De Oro State Park. A day of spinning, quilting, whittling, and flin knapping demonstrations, authentic Victorian characters, food, and a Spooner history walk. Info: 528-0513.

STORIES ‘ROUND THE FIRE will be held at 7pm on Cayucos Beach, south of the pier on July 5, 19, 26 and Aug. 9, 16, and 23. These family-oriented storytelling performances feature storyteller Kirk Henning along with guest storytellers and musicians. A traditional marshmallow roast around the campfire is included. Suggested donation is $3. Info: 995-2867.

ART & CRAFT FAIRS IN CAMBRIA in the Vets Hall parking lot. July 5-6. 9am-5pm. Info: 559-877-3474, thecraftfair.org or cambriachamber.org.

CENTRAL COAST WINE CLASSIC takes place at several locations in SLO County July 10-13. Dolphin Bay Resort and Spa in Shell Beach is the center of the festivities. Info and tickets: 544-1285, 773-4300, or centralcoastwineclassic.org.

CALIFORNIA MID-STATE FAIR presents live music (John Mayer on July 23, STP on July 26, Paula Cole on July 26, Rod Stewart on July 30, Fergie on July 31, Blood Sweat and Tears on Aug. 1), rodeos, bull riding, prize farm animals, arts and crafts displays, live entertainment, carnival rides, monster trucks, wine tasting, food, and much more. This year’s performers will also include Toby Keith and Alan Jackson. The fair runs July 23-Aug. 3, noon-midnight at the Mid State Fairgrounds: 2198 Riverside Ave. in Paso Robles. Info and tickets (on sale now!): 1-800-909-FAIR or midstatefair.com.

FRIDAY NIGHT HAPPY HOUR AT AVILA BAY CLUB through summer with live music, wine tasting and more. 6pm. $5 for non-members. Info: 595-7600 or avilabayclub.com.

RIO SECO WINERY SUMMER FUN NIGHTS on Fri. from 6-9pm. Through Aug. 22. Live music, food, and wine. $8 and up. 4295 Union Rd. in Paso Robles. Info: 237-8884.

SUNSET WINE DOWN at Robert Hall Winery continues every Fri. from 6-9pm. $20-$25. Includes light dinner, live music and, of course, the wine. 3443 Mill Rd. in Paso Robles. Info: 239-1616 ext. 24 or roberthallwinery.com.

SANTA BARBARA COUNTY FAIR takes place in Santa Maria July 9-13. Info: santamariafairpark.com.

Fourth of July Events

FIREWORKS AT SLO BLUES GAME on July 3. Info: bluesbaseball.com.

OLD FASHIOINED 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION IN SLO features musical entertainment, carnival games, barbecue, and more at Mitchell Park on Santa Rosa Street in San Luis Obispo. July 4, 11am-3pm. Info: 781-7300.

FOURTH OF JULY IN THE VILLAGE—ARROYO GRANDE brings a band concert to the historic downtown in the “gazebo” near the beautiful creek. July 4, 1-3pm, Downtown Arroyo Grande, Short St., between Olahan and Branch. Info: 473-2250.

FOURTH OF JULY—FIREWORKS IN MORRO BAY: Enjoy a day of family activities, then stay for a spectacular fireworks display at dusk. July 4, at Tidelands Park, South End of Embarcadero. Info: 772-4467.

FIREWORKS IN PASO ROBLES at Barney Schwartz Park on July 4. Info: 237-3988.

FOURTH OF JULY FIREWORKS—PISMO BEACH: Live Bands entertain until 9pm, then it’s fireworks time. Charge for VIP seating on the pier. July 4, 2-9:30pm, Pismo Pier. Info: 773-4382.

FOURTH OF JULY SAND SCULPTURE CONTEST AND FIREWORKS come to downtown Cayucos, along with a parade through downtown. Fireworks start at dusk. Fun for the whole family. July 4, 5am (yep. That’s when the sand sculpture contest begins) to 10pm, Downtown Cayucos, near the pier. Info: 995-1200 or cayucoschamber.com/#Events.

INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION—CAMBRIA: Enjoy entertainment, prizes, food, smoothies, waiter/waitress races, moonbounce, and a beautiful fireworks display over the ocean at dusk. July 4, Shamel Park. Info: cambriachamber.org.

INDEPENDENCE DAY PARADE—TEMPLETON: Find a classic 4th of July parade in a friendly, small-town atmosphere. July 4, 10am, on Main Street. Info: 434-4900.

INDEPENDENCE DAY BBQ ON JULY 4 AT ROBERT HALL WINERY

BBQ by The Rib Line, live music by Unfinished Business, and a perfect view of the city fireworks. 6-10pm. 3443 Mill Rd. in Paso Robles. Info: 239-1616 ext. 24 or roberthallwinery.com.

FIREWORKS SHOW AND OLD FASHIONED CELEBRATION at Meridian Vineyards. Enjoy a fabulous firework display and live music by Grüvething. Picnic dinners by Cahoot’s Catering, ice cream by Doc Burnstein’s and Meridian wine will all be available for purchase. Gates open at 6pm. $20. 7000 Highway 46 East in Paso Robles. Info: 226-7133, 238-0506 or 781-2777.

FIRESTONE VINEYARD CELEBRATION from 6-10pm. 2300 Airport Rd. in Paso Robles. Play horseshoes, drink beer, and see the ‘works. Info: 591-8050.