July  1

The Craft Fair - 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Vets Hall Parking Lot
Artists and craftspeople from all over California. Live music. Admission free. 9-5 at Vets' Hall parking lot Email: thecraftfair@charter.net
Contact: Mike Knapp Phone: 559-288-6614 or  805-503-8317
Web site: http://www.thecraftfair.org

July  1 - 31

Summer Twilight Hours at Harmony Cellars - 5-7 PM 3255 Harmony Valley Road
Summer Twilight Hours Friday Nights, June 15th - August 31st 5pm-7pm Take advantage of extended tasting room hours on Fridays. Relax with a glass of wine and complimentary snacks on our picturesque hilltop patio - the perfect start to a summer weekend! No reservations. 5-7pm on Fridays.
Contact: Erin Phone: 805-927-1625
Web site: http://www.Harmony Cellars.com

July  1 - 3

Bodil Baccianni - Portraits - 1350 Main Street
Allied Arts/Cambria Center for the Arts Gallery will feature portraits by Bodil Bacciarini as well as other works by the general membership. We hope you will join us at the opening reception on Friday, June 10 from 5:30 to 7:00 for live music by Mike Schimberg, Scott Wright and Larry Johnson. Refreshments will be served. The Gallery and is located at 1350 Main Street between East and West Village and is open Friday 1-5, and Saturday and Sunday from 11-5. For more information www.artistsofcambria.com.

July  2 - 30

Piedras Blancas Lighthouse Tour - 9:45 am
MIDWEEK TOURS Midweek tours aree offerd on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Meet at he former Piedras Blancas Motel, located 1 1/1 miles north of light station at 9:45 a.m. Do not wait at the gate to the lighthouse. Donation to the Piedras Blancas light Station Association requested. Special arrangements must be made for groups of 10 or more. SATURDAY TOURS Weeked tours are offered on the third Saturday of each month.Reservations required. Call the National Geographic Theater at the Hearst Castle State Historic Monument: 805-927-6811. The price is $15 for adults; children under 16 are free. Phone: 927-7361

July  13 - 24

Mozart Festival - Classical Festival -
Over 20 concerts & events.
Contact: Curtis Pendleton Phone: 781-3009
Web site: http://www.festivalmozaic.com

July  14 - 15

Cambria Summer Fair - 9am-5pm Vets' Hall parking lot
On Saturday and Sunday, July 14th & 15th at 9:00 am to 5:00 pm many artists and craftspeople from all over California will be presenting their wares at the Cambria Veterans' Building parking lot. Admission is free and there will be a pancake breakfast available both days from 8:00 am until 11:00 am at the adjoining American Legion club house. Come join us for a wonderful and interesting day in downtown Cambria!
Contact: Vern Kalshan Phone: 800-525-7426

July  14

Greenspace Classic Art & Adventure Auction/Dinner - 5-9 pm The Garden at Robin's Restaurant
uly 14, 2012 Greenspace Classic Art & Adventure Auction/Dinner The Garden at Robin's Restaurant in Cambria 5 - 9 pm Limited seating For more information, (805) 927-2866 A fund-raiser for Greenspace-The Cambria Land Trust Greenspace-The Cambria Land Trust
Contact: Wayne Attoe, Phone: 927-2866

July  16

Coastal Discovery Fair at San Simeon Bay - 10am-5pm W.R. Hearst State Beach, San Simeon
A day of family fun with kid-friendly activities including constructing and testing remotely-controlled underwater robots (ROV's), live animals, crafts and much more. Highlighting the "Connection of Land and Sea" are conservation and environmental exhibitors hosted by the Coastal Discovery Center, Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary and California State Parks. Admission is free. Food and raffle prizes available. Call 805-927-2145 for more information
Contact: Carolyn Skinder Phone: 805-927-2145

July  18 - 29

2012 Midstate Fair - Paso Robles
.Paso Robles Mid State Fair. 239-0655 for more information. Phone: 239-0655
Web site: http://www.midstatefair.com

July  20 - 31

86th Annual Portuguese Celebration - 4:30-8:30 Sat/10:30 Sun Veterans Memorial Bldg. Cayucos, CA
Saturday - Traditional Portuguese Folk Dance. Open to the Public. Grand March & Presentation of Queens. Sunday - Parade and BBQ $1200 per plate
Contact: Cara Crye Phone: 805-459-6330

July  21 - 22

Annual Prefix 927 Art Show - Vets' Hall 1000 Main Street
Cambria's Non-traditional Art Exhibit. Contact Art Van Rhyn 927-5576 for info. Phone: 927-5576

July  23

Sundown BBQ At The Hearst Ranch Dairy Barn - Hears Ranch Dairy Barn
July 23, 2011 SUNDOWN BBQ AT THE Hearst ranch dairy BARN Polish up your cowboy boots, grab your Stetson & your dance partner! Come meet new friends at the Hearst Ranch Dairy Barn! Enjoy Hearst Ranch Beef & Hearst Ranch Wines. Live Music by Paul Brown and the Bangin’ 58’s * Dancing * Western BBQ Fun! $200 Members $250 Non-Members Call 805.927.2138 or friends@friendsofhearstcastle.org
Contact: Tracy McConnell Phone: 805-927-2138

July  27 - 28

July Book Sale - Fri. 4pm-6:30pm 9-2pm Veteran's Hall
Sponsored by the Friends of the Cambria Library. Wide assortment of books in all categories. To make a donation, call Dora Lane at 927-0459
Contact: Dora Lane Phone: 927-0459

July  28

11th Annual "Great Kitchens of Cambria" Tour - 11 am - 3 pm
Self-guided. Starting information and map included with ticket. Eight kitchens in a wide range of styles plus many special features. Each kitchen offers visitors the chance to sample gourmet treats, beverages, wine tasting, view kitchen related demos & displays, and enter drawings for prizes. Raffle tickets may be purchases at all locations for $1 each or six for $5. Cost: $30 per ticket. Limited Availability. Mail "SASE" with check by July 23 to FFRP, PO Box 1664, Cambria, CA 93428-1664 Tickets are also being sold at A Matter of Taste, 4120 Burton Dr, Cambria For all ticket Information, View Website Below.
Contact: JoEllen Butler Phone: 927-2856
Web site: http://www.cambriakitchentour.com

July  28

Great Kitchens of Cambria - 11-3
Fundraiser for the Friends of the Fiscalini Ranch Preserve. At each kitchen visitros will sample gourmet treats and beverages. See kitchen related displays and enter drawings for prizes.
Contact: Jo Ellen Butler Phone: 927-2856
Web site: http://www.ffrpcambria.org

July  29

Summer Strings Concert - Camp Ocean Pines
THIS Friday, July 29 at 2:00 pm, we are having a FREE classical concert by Summer Strings Camp for kids run by Michael Nowak from the SLO Symphony. This will highlight the talents of our young musicians. All are welcomed.
Contact: Chris Cameron Phone: 805-927-0254