Cambria’s Art & Wine Festival is a celebration of Cambria’s unique community and uplifting spirit. You will enjoy a weekend of wine tasting featuring many of the most outstanding Central Coast wineries and artists. It is a festival that encompasses the entire village and includes a silent art auction, wine tasting and demonstrating artists throughout the village, and specials at many shops and restaurants. This fun-filled weekend is a time to relax, enjoy great art, wine, and food, and enjoy everything that makes Cambria one of the most beautiful vacation destinations anywhere. www.cambriaartwine.org

The fun begins on Saturday morning with workshops taught by world class dance instructors. A variety of Western Dances, including the latest Western Line Dances, will be offered at both the Vets’ Hall and the Old Grammar School. The Saturday night dance begins at 7:00 pm with foot stomping music lasting until 11:00. Bring out your inner heehaw and join dancers from all over Central California. For information, contact the Cambria Chamber of Commece at 805-927-3624.

The aroma of mouth-watering chili will draw you to the Pinedorado Grounds for the Annual Chili Cook-Off and Car Show. Chili tasters can enjoy hot cars as well as hot chili at this annual event where chili cooks and car owners compete for trophies and prizes. Music, prizes, entertainment, and great beers all add up to great fun for everyone. It’s all happening at the Veterans Memorial Hall and Pinedorado Grounds at the corner of Main Street and Cambaria Road.

The Cambria Chamber of Commerce cordially invites you to join Cambria businesses on a “Summer Safari”. FREE To the Public. The adventure begins at the Vets’ Hall between 2:00 and 4:30 p.m. Come by and learn more about what the Cambria Business Community has to offer. Enter the drawing for Door Prizes and lots of free goodies. Enjoy enticing food, fun, music and free gifts. The Business Showcase is held in conjunction with the Farmer's Market at the Veteran's Memorial Hall at 1000 Main Street in June of each year.

Cambria decks out for “Holidays in the Pines” throughout the month of December with an unforgettable display of decorations, deals and discounts. Enjoy holiday lights and decorations throughout the town. Shop for unique “one of a kind” gifts, enjoy fine dining in Cambria’s gourmet restaurants, rest and relax at any of the lovely lodgings offering discounts and specials. Have fun on a town-wide treasure hunt offering even more gifts and prizes! Join in the festivities and celebrate the Holidays in the Pines—Cambria Pines by the Sea. www.cambriahoildays.com

If you are looking for a mix of Christmas cheer and Holiday hoopla combined with the joy of giving, you will find it at the annual Christmas Tree & Silent Auction on December 2, 2008. The $20 admission ticket includes wine and gourmet appetizers along with a chance to buy your fully decorated tree at the spirited live auction. Money from sales of trees goes to local charities. Doors open at 6:30 pm

Stroll the streets from 5:30 pm to 9 pm and enjoy the businesses of Cambria who open their doors for your enjoyment offering discounts, drawings, food, refreshments, and pictures with Santa. Santa and Mrs. Claus attend tree lighting ceremonies throughout the village. Music, entertainment and festivities all over town. For more information contact the Cambria Chamber of Commerce at 805-927-3624 .