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Atascadero
Atascadero lights up for the holidays on December 4.
Atascadero for history, festivals,
cycling challenges, and holiday events
Atascadero’s Fall Festival runs
from October 17-19, with the
annual Colony Days parade on
Saturday, October 18.
The 6th annual Atascadero Fall
Festival is a 3-day free family-
friendly event taking place at
Sunken Gardens and the sur-
rounding area! Enjoy carnival
rides and games, live music from
over 30 bands on two stages, street
fair and food vendors, and local
craft beer, seltzer, and wine! See
you there! More information at
visit Atascadero.com!
October celebrates
Colony Days and
the Fall Festival
Bovine Classic for world-class
cycling
Get ready for a weekend of
world-class cycling and a taste of the
SLO Life at the 5th Annual Bovine
Classic, America's 4th Hardest Cow-
Themed Gravel Cycling Ride! The
ride starts at 8:30 a.m. on October 30
from Atascadero's beautiful Sunken
Gardens. The event has limited space
and multiple routes with varying
difficulties.
To participate in this year’s event,
visit thebovineclassic.com for full event
information and registration.
Holiday happenings
The holidays in Atascadero kick into
full gear with the annual Holiday Bou-
tique at Atascadero Lake Park and Pavil-
ion at 10 a.m., November 7. Check out a
variety of handmade and unique gifts for
that special person or for yourself!
The Colony Days parade starts
at 10 a.m. on Saturday, October 18,
behind the Administration Build-
ing on Lewis Avenue, continuing
onto Capistrano Avenue towards
CA-41, and then downtown. Ap-
plications are being accepted for the
parade; participation is free!
For parade applications and more
information, visit colonydays.org.