May 11 Saturday
The Paso Robles Main Street Association is celebrating the 20th Olive and Lavender Festival! Each year Olive and Lavender farmers and artisans showcase their handcrafted products such as olive oils, lavender, skincare products, culinary products and so much more—there is something for everyone. Join us as we invite you to savor extra virgin and flavored olive oils, culinary lavender and, it would not be a festival without olive oil ice cream.New this year, the Main Street Lounge! Located near the Gazebo, there will be sips available for purchase provided by the SLO County Distillery Trail and local beer and wine producers. In this area, you will also be invited to see a live demonstration of the lavender essential oil distillation process in a copper alembic still provided by the Hambly Lavender Farm with demonstrations throughout the day.
May 18 Saturday
Alma Rosa Winery is continuing its commitment to mental health-related causes with its fifth annual Peace of Mind: 10,000 Steps in the Right Direction fundraising walk. Funds raised from this event will support community services, research and treatment for anxiety and depression through two beneficiaries, Santa Barbara’s Mental Wellness Center and One Mind. The 10,000-step walk (approximately 4.5 miles) will take place at Alma Rosa’s beautiful 628-acre Sta. Rita Hills estate, located north of Santa Barbara near the town of Buellton, Calif. To sign up, donate or start a fundraising campaign for the upcoming event, visit the link below for more information: https://runsignup.com/Race/CA/Buellton/PeaceofMind10000StepsintheRightDirection