Atascadero’s famous Cruisin’ Weekend returns. Photo courtesy of Rick Evans.

Free Saturdays in the Park Summer Concert Series

—Enjoy the Sounds of Summer at the 2025 Saturdays in the Park Summer Concert Series! Concerts are held every Saturday evening from 6:30 p.m. at the Atascadero Lake Park Bandstand, through August 30. Concerts are free to the public, and end at 8:30 p.m. except for the last one, which starts at 6 p.m. and ends at 9 p.m.

Everyone is encouraged to bring a blanket, a low-back chair, and the entire family to relish the warm summer evenings at Atascadero Lake Park. Bring your favorite picnic foods and beverages!

Concert line-up

• June 28, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. – Rockin’ Bs Band (rock/country & more!).
• July 5, 6:30-8:30 p.m.—Garden Party (classic soft rock).
• July 12, 6:30-8:30 p.m.—Josh Rosenblum Band (pop/rock blues).
• July 26, 6:30-8:30 p.m.—The Platinum Beat (high energy hits from across decades and genres).
• August 2, 6:30-8:30 p.m.—Ghost Monster (feel good rock from all eras).
• August 9, 6:30-8:30 p.m.—The JD Project (rock, blues, and country).
• August 30, 6:00-9 p.m.—End of Summer “Blues Bash!” featuring blues by The Cinders Blues Band, and Motown soulful blues and R&B by Leslie Rogers and the Soul Shakers.

The excitement of Cruisin’ Weekend makes people dance in the streets

The free weekend kicks off with the 32nd Annual Hot El Camino Cruise Nite on Friday, August 15, at 6:30 p.m. The popular event continues on Saturday, with the 34th Annual Mid-State Cruizers Car Show at Atascadero Lake Park, followed by the 9th Annual Dancing in the Streets in Downtown Atascadero.

Don’t be late! The entire Cruisin’ Weekend is one of the largest and most anticipated annual events in San Luis Obispo County.

On Friday evening, 350 cruisers from the 1950s and 1960s come to Atascadero from across California. These beautifully restored vintage cars cruise El Camino Real on Friday, between 6:30 and 8:30 pm. Over the years, Cruise Nite has grown into a fun, anticipated weekend event for locals and visitors.

Following the Cruise Nite festivities is the Mid-State Cruizers Car Show at Atascadero Lake Park on Saturday from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. This is when you get to check out the variety of antique and vintage cars close-up. For more information on Mid-State Cruizers Car Show, visit midstatecruizers.org.

Photo courtesy Rick Evans.

Dancing is recommended

The 9th Annual Dancing in the Streets kicks off at 5 p.m. on Saturday in the Sunken Gardens.

Enjoy your favorite local bands, community entertainment, food trucks, beer, wine/cider, and distillery vendors who are ready to celebrate a fun evening of music and dancing! The evening promises a variety of music for everyone’s enjoyment.

Dancing isn’t required, but highly recommended. Not a dancer? No worries. There’s plenty to enjoy! In addition, the downtown merchants and restaurants are open for browsing, shopping, and enjoying your favorite food and drink.

The weekend is free. Food and drink are available for purchase from vendors.

Concerts in the Park and Crusin’ Weekend are organized by the City of Atascadero and community sponsors. Atascadero Lake Park is located at 9305 Pismo Ave., Atascadero. For more information about these and other Atascadero events, go to visitatascadero.com/events.