PASO ROBLES EVENTS

August

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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.

Concerts in the Park featuring
"Monte Mills Band"

Friday, August 8
5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Downtown City Park
Paso Robles will be kicking up its heels Friday night August 8th, with the western swing country music of the Monte Mills Band. His family-friendly shows are energetic with a contagious country swing beat that compels you to get up and dance. Monte Mills Band will be presented free to the public thanks to the sponsorship of Rabobank.

Cool Hand Luke’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.

Concerts in the Park are presented by the REC Foundation, City of Paso Robles, and J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines, in cooperation with the Paso Robles Downtown Main Street Association.

10th Annual
Paso Robles Rotary Club Winemaker Cook-off

Saturday, August 9
River Oaks Hot Springs and Spa
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
The legend returns! Winemakers square off against each other in light-hearted but serious competition to see who can come up with the best BBQ dish to pair with their wines. Creativity and flavor abound, this is one event that makes Paso Robles wine country so much fun to visit. Tickets are available for this unique evening of food and wine in the company of the region's very best winemakers for only $75 per person. More Information

Larry Carlton Concert at
Martin & Weyrich

August 9
6:00 pm
Martin & Weyrich Winery's
Vineyard Amphitheater
Martin & Weyrich Winery presents Larry Carlton Live with Special Guest Preston Smith! Tickets available at the Paso Robles Chamber of Commerce or at www.brownpapertickets.com! $40 advance tickets, $45 at the door. All proceeds benefiting: His Healing Hands, Central Coast Kiwanis Clubs and the Paso Robles Children's Museum. Reservation Recommended. Download Flyer.

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Library Tasting Sundays at Adelaida Cellars

A presentation of the Adelaida Cellars 2008 Wine Educational Series

Sunday, August 10
Who: “The Wine Dean” Tony Hermann
When: 11am-1pm
Where: Adelaida Cellars Barrel Room, 5805 Adelaida Rd., Paso Robles
Why: learn about fine wine, taste food and wine pairings
How: reservations via Rose Jaques
(805.239.8980 x14 or rjaques@adelaida.com)

“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.

Chumeia Vineyards Ice Cream Social

August 15-16
Chumeia Vineyards

The popular ice cream socials are back! Complimentary wine ice cream samples will be offered along with great award-winning wines. Delicious deli items will be available to enjoy on the picnic grounds. For more information, visit www.chumeiavineyards.com or call 888-343-9445.

Shakespeare Under the Moon

Saturday, August 16:
Taming of the Shrew

Sunday, August 17:
MacBeth

6:30 p.m.
Centennial Park Amphitheatre
FREE!
Experience the Bard in two outdoor theatre productions by the INDEPENDant Players. This year features The Taming of the Shrew (Saturday) and MacBeth (Sunday). Bring the whole family and take along a picnic, blankets, low-back chairs, and your jackets. Wine and other beverages will be available for purchase.

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: 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.

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

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.