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All dates and times are subject to change. If you are interested in staging a special event or activity at any San Luis Obispo County Park facility, contact Park Operations Coordinator, Stacey King at sking@co.slo.ca.us, or call (805) 781-5930.

Lopez Lake Events Calendar
Santa Margarita Lake Events Calendar

Last Revised: May 14, 2013

MAY
2013
Program / Activity
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Elfin Forest Work Parties
Small Wilderness Area Preservation (SWAP) organizes "First Saturday Work Parties." Please dress for wind, fog, or sun. Layers work well. Long pants and long-sleeved shirts are best. Sturdy shoes are a must. Meet at the north end of 15th Street at the Elfin Forest entrance. Take care not to park in front of driveways or mailboxes. 9:00 a.m. to 12 noon
Information: (805) 528-0392 or www.elfin-forest.org
1st Saturday
of Every Month
Special Events
Outdoor Discovery Festival at Lopez Lake Recreaiton Area
11:00am - 5:00pm come and discover the great outdoors with San Luis Obispo County Parks. Activities include Nature Boat Tours, Eco-Fair with exhibits and demonstrations, Arts & Craft activities and vendors. If you like hiking, biking, kayaking and more...this is the place to be! This is a great family event and everyone is welcome. Day use fees are $10 per vehicle so make sure you carpool to this green event.
Info: (805) 788-2381 or Outdoor Discovery Festival
Saturday
5/11
Central Coast Adventure Challenge
This 12 hour, dawn to dusk event will push your mind and body to new limits with the sport of adventure racing in one of California's best adventure races at Santa Margarita Lake.
Info: Yishai Horowitz (805) 720-1245, yishaih@alloutevents.com
Saturday
5/11
Monster Skate Park Series Contest - Los Osos Skate Park
This is the final stage of the six part series. Series winners will be announced after this last contest. Come out and support all of the kids and adults showing us their great skateboarding skills! Registration takes place at event location.
Contest begins at 10 a.m.
Info: www.ccmonsterskate.com
5/18
   
JUNE
2013
Program / Activity
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Elfin Forest Work Parties
Small Wilderness Area Preservation (SWAP) organizes "First Saturday Work Parties." Please dress for wind, fog, or sun. Layers work well. Long pants and long-sleeved shirts are best. Sturdy shoes are a must. Meet at the north end of 15th Street at the Elfin Forest entrance. Take care not to park in front of driveways or mailboxes. 9:00 a.m. to 12 noon
Information: (805) 528-0392 or www.elfin-forest.org
1st Saturday
of Every Month
Special Events

 

   
JULY
2013
Program / Activity
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Elfin Forest Work Parties
Small Wilderness Area Preservation (SWAP) organizes "First Saturday Work Parties." Please dress for wind, fog, or sun. Layers work well. Long pants and long-sleeved shirts are best. Sturdy shoes are a must. Meet at the north end of 15th Street at the Elfin Forest entrance. Take care not to park in front of driveways or mailboxes. 9:00 a.m. to 12 noon
Information: (805) 528-0392 or www.elfin-forest.org
1st Saturday
of Every Month
Special Events
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Seven Sisters Fest
Craft Brews, Good Eats, Nonstop Music celebrating life on the Central Coast!
El Chorro Regional Park , San Luis Obispo
Sponsor: Harvest Moon Inc.
Info: Jim Vanko 805-772-7978 or https://www.facebook.com/SevenSistersFest
Friday & Saturday
7/12 & 7/13

   
AUGUST
2013
Program / Activity
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Elfin Forest Work Parties
Small Wilderness Area Preservation (SWAP) organizes "First Saturday Work Parties." Please dress for wind, fog, or sun. Layers work well. Long pants and long-sleeved shirts are best. Sturdy shoes are a must. Meet at the north end of 15th Street at the Elfin Forest entrance. Take care not to park in front of driveways or mailboxes. 9:00 a.m. to 12 noon
Information: (805) 528-0392 or www.elfin-forest.org
1st Saturday
of Every Month
Special Events
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SEPTEMBER
2013
Program / Activity
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Elfin Forest Work Parties
Small Wilderness Area Preservation (SWAP) organizes "First Saturday Work Parties." Please dress for wind, fog, or sun. Layers work well. Long pants and long-sleeved shirts are best. Sturdy shoes are a must. Meet at the north end of 15th Street at the Elfin Forest entrance. Take care not to park in front of driveways or mailboxes. 9:00 a.m. to 12 noon
Information: (805) 528-0392 or www.elfin-forest.org
1st Saturday
of Every Month
Special Events

Dog Splash Days at Templeton Pool
Sponsored by Parks-4-Pups and San Luis Obispo County Parks. Friday will be for small dogs and senior dogs. Saturday and Sunday will be for All Dogs! Come support Parks-4-Pups fundraising efforts!
Info: Paula O'Farrell at (805) 239-4437

Friday, Saturday, Sunday
9/6 - 9/8

 
OCTOBER
2013
Program / Activity
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Elfin Forest Work Parties
Small Wilderness Area Preservation (SWAP) organizes "First Saturday Work Parties." Please dress for wind, fog, or sun. Layers work well. Long pants and long-sleeved shirts are best. Sturdy shoes are a must. Meet at the north end of 15th Street at the Elfin Forest entrance. Take care not to park in front of driveways or mailboxes. 9:00 a.m. to 12 noon
Information: (805) 528-0392 or www.elfin-forest.org
1st Saturday
of Every Month
Special Events
Central Coast Oyster Festival at Morro Bay Golf Course
Morro Bay Golf Course provides a great location with spectacular views of the bay and estuary for this 2nd annual event. There will be numerous gourmet food vendors, great entertainment, and local wineries providing plenty of food and beverages to enjoy. This festival is a "Zero Waste Event" and proceeds benefit OPTIONS Family Services.
Saturday
10/19
     
NOVEMBER
2013
Program / Activity
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Elfin Forest Work Parties
Small Wilderness Area Preservation (SWAP) organizes "First Saturday Work Parties." Please dress for wind, fog, or sun. Layers work well. Long pants and long-sleeved shirts are best. Sturdy shoes are a must. Meet at the north end of 15th Street at the Elfin Forest entrance. Take care not to park in front of driveways or mailboxes. 9:00 a.m. to 12 noon
Information: (805) 528-0392 or www.elfin-forest.org
1st Saturday
of Every Month
Special Events

 

   
DECEMBER
2013
Program / Activity
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Elfin Forest Work Parties
Small Wilderness Area Preservation (SWAP) organizes "First Saturday Work Parties." Please dress for wind, fog, or sun. Layers work well. Long pants and long-sleeved shirts are best. Sturdy shoes are a must. Meet at the north end of 15th Street at the Elfin Forest entrance. Take care not to park in front of driveways or mailboxes. 9:00 a.m. to 12 noon
Information: (805) 528-0392or www.elfin-forest.org
1st Saturday
of Every Month
Special Events
 


     
JANUARY
2014
Program / Activity
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Elfin Forest Work Parties
Small Wilderness Area Preservation (SWAP) organizes "First Saturday Work Parties." Please dress for wind, fog, or sun. Layers work well. Long pants and long-sleeved shirts are best. Sturdy shoes are a must. Meet at the north end of 15th Street at the Elfin Forest entrance. Take care not to park in front of driveways or mailboxes. 9:00 a.m. to 12 noon
Information: (805) 528-0392
1st Saturday
of Every Month
Special Events
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Annual Carlin Soule Memorial Polar Bear Dip
Bring in the new year with a brisk dip in the Pacific Ocean at Cayucos Beach!. Anyone can participate...or be a spectator. Festivities begin at 10 a.m. and participants will run into the ocean at 12:00noon. This is a FREE event
Sponsored by Cayucos Chamber of Commerce.
Info: (805) 995-1200

New Years Day
January 1
   
FEBRUARY
2014
Program / Activity
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Elfin Forest Work Parties
Small Wilderness Area Preservation (SWAP) organizes "First Saturday Work Parties." Please dress for wind, fog, or sun. Layers work well. Long pants and long-sleeved shirts are best. Sturdy shoes are a must. Meet at the north end of 15th Street at the Elfin Forest entrance. Take care not to park in front of driveways or mailboxes. 9:00 a.m. to 12 noon
Information: (805) 528-0392 or www.elfin-forest.org
1st Saturday
of Every Month
Special Events
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MARCH
2014
Program / Activity
Image of Acorn
Elfin Forest Work Parties
Small Wilderness Area Preservation (SWAP) organizes "First Saturday Work Parties." Please dress for wind, fog, or sun. Layers work well. Long pants and long-sleeved shirts are best. Sturdy shoes are a must. Meet at the north end of 15th Street at the Elfin Forest entrance. Take care not to park in front of driveways or mailboxes. 9:00 a.m. to 12 noon
Information: (805) 528-0392or www.elfin-forest.org
1st Saturday
of Every Month
Special Events

Spring Splash Fun Run at Lopez Lake Recreation Area
This is a fundraising event sponsored by the Friends of Lopez Lake. Come rain or shine the runs will start at 8:00 a.m. and include a 10 Trail Run, 5k Flat Run, and a Tiny Mile Run for ages 6 & under. Entry Fees: 10k - $35, 5k - $30, Tiny Mile - $15. These fees do not include the Park Entry fee of $10.
Pre-event contact: Jeannie at (805) 481-1665
Race day contact: Ranger Office at (805) 788-2381

TBA
Cal Poly March Triathlon Series
A competitive sporting event which promotes athletic excellence, sportsmanship, and a love for the sport while raising money for the Cal Poly Triathlon Team.
Information about sprint or olympic distance races: www.marchtriathlonseries.com
TBA
   
APRIL
2014
Program / Activity
Image of Acorn
Elfin Forest Work Parties
Small Wilderness Area Preservation (SWAP) organizes "First Saturday Work Parties." Please dress for wind, fog, or sun. Layers work well. Long pants and long-sleeved shirts are best. Sturdy shoes are a must. Meet at the north end of 15th Street at the Elfin Forest entrance. Take care not to park in front of driveways or mailbox. 9:00 a.m. to 12 noon
Information: (805) 528-0392 or www.elfin-forest.org
1st Saturday
of Every Month
Special Events
 
   
     

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1087 Santa Rosa Street
San Luis Obispo, CA 93408
(P) 805.781.5930, (F) 805.781.1102

Email us at SLOParks@co.slo.ca.us


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