Wine Country Run
Paso Robles Hot Air Balloon Festival
Downhill Derby
Relay for Life
Central Coast Shakespeare Festival
Paso Robles Rotary Winemakers Cookoff



Wine Country 1/2 Marathon Run/Walk, 5K Run &
1/2 Mile Kids "Grape Stomp"
Sunday, March 21, 2010

The Wine Country Half Marathon & 5K is set in the heart of California's scenic Central Coast, an area famous for wineries, natural hot springs, pristine beaches, Hearst Castle and much more. Starting and ending at the beautiful River Oaks Hot Springs, this mostly paved course takes you over rolling hills, through picturesque vineyards and down along the Salinas River. Complimentary breakfast bar, music, prize drawings and post-race awards ceremony plus male and female winners of the half marathon win their weight in wine! For more information visit www.winecountryruns.com or email mcrundoc@digitalputty.com

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Paso Robles Hot Air Balloon Festival
April 23 - 25, 2010 

Due to the lack of sponsorship funds, we must regretfully postpone our Hot Air Balloon Festival scheduled for April 23-25, 2010. 

We believe the Hot Air Balloon Festival is a treasure for our community and has great potential to build local tourism. For these reasons, we will continue to plan for our 2011 Hot Air Balloon Festival and will keep you updated on new developments. 

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Downhill Derby
May 15, 2010
9:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Sponsored by Paso Robles Police Activities League (PAL) and Sunrise Rotary Club, this event is open to boys and girls 8-13 years of age. Derby cars are sponsored and built by local public safety agencies, business leaders and clubs for use by those individuals selected to participate by PAL. There is no cost to participate however applications are required. For more information and applications call Officer Keith Hartman at the Paso Robles Police Department at (805) 227-7446. Food and beverages are available at the event! Derby site: Downhill Derby at River Oaks and Buena Vista Drive (follow signs). 

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Relay for Life, 24-Hour American Cancer Society Walk
June 26 – 27, 2010
9:00 AM, Saturday – 9:00 AM, Sunday

“Celebrate, Remember and Fight Back”, is the vision for American Cancer Society Relay for Life, as cancer survivors, friends and family come together in Paso Robles against cancer. River Oaks Hot Springs in Paso Robles will be the host site for the 24-Hour Relay for Life.

Teams will take turns running or walking laps to help raise money to support the fight against cancer. Donations will go towards research, advocacy, education and services provided by the American Cancer Society for those in need.

The event is held overnight as a reminder that cancer never sleeps. A survivors’ lap and luminary’s ceremony will be a time to remember those who have experienced cancer, both the survivors and those who have been lost.

For more information about getting involved in your community’s Relay for Life and joining the fight against cancer visit: http://main.acsevents.org/site/TR?pg=entry&fr_id=20501

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Central Coast Shakespeare Festival
July 9 – August 14, 2010
Friday & Saturday, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Sunday, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

The Central Coast Shakespeare Festival invites you to join us for a summer of classical theatre under the stars! Come enjoy an interactive, outdoor theatrical adventure every Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Performances will take center stage at River Oaks Amphitheater and guests are encouraged to bring low back lawn chairs, blankets and a picnic meal to enjoy during the show. Outside beer and wine is not allowed. Wine, beer and soft drinks will be available for purchase. All evening performances begin at 7:30 pm and Sunday Matinee’s begin at 6 pm. The Box office will open one half hour before each performance. Ideal family attraction! Please no pets allowed. For more information and ticket sales visit www.CentralCoastShakespeare.org

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Paso Robles Rotary Winemaker's Cookoff
Saturday, August 7, 2010
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Don't miss Paso Robles’ Most-Unique Wine and Food Event!! Come out to meet 30 of the appellation’s finest winemakers as they pair their own grilled culinary creations with some of their best wines. Winemakers’ ‘bribe’ you with tasty culinary delights to secure your ‘vote’ so they can reign as the Winemaker Cookoff champion of the year! Tickets for this unique evening in the company of the region's very best winemakers are only $75 per person.

Call (877) 686-8564 for tickets or send an e-mail to info@WinemakersCookoff.com. If you enjoy choice wine, excellent food, music and a great time, come join us at the 11th Annual Rotary Winemakers’ Cookoff. All proceeds go to the Harlow Ford Scholarship Fund benefiting local high school seniors.

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For more information on these festivals, or to book
your festival contact Claire Adler at 805-226-4140 or
send an email to claire@riveroaksevents.com