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How Paso Robles is Celebrating Its 125th Anniversary in 2014

If you were fortunate enough to be in the downtown City Park in Paso Robles on New Year's Eve, then you know that this special community rang in 2014 with an enormous bang. The fireworks show and Glow in the Park event were top-notch and a fantastic ways to kick off a full year's worth of activities celebrating our 125th Anniversary. We have so much more in store to celebrate this milestone, including daily self-guided tours, events, a monthly newsletter, recipes and more!

Here are some of the ways you can enjoy Paso Robles and its rich history in 2014:

Upcoming Events - If you're even remotely familiar with Paso, you know that we love to throw a good party. Turning 125 has given us TONS of great reasons to celebrate, including Happy Birthday Paso Robles (March 11, 2014), a 125th anniversary-inspired Independence Day celebration (think watermelon eating contest and horse parade plus fireworks), an Old Fashioned Family Fun Day in the Park during Pioneer Day and much, much more. For a full list, go to the events page at   www.paso125.com

Historic Tours, Trails and Kids Scavenger Hunt - Any day of the week you can take one of these self-guided tours of the Paso Robles area to get a feel for the natural veauty and rich history of the area. We will also be launching an Historic Winery Trail, a Kids Scavenger Hunt (with prizes!) and even a Geocaching Tour of Paso Robles in the new year. The Historical Society has plans for a tour, there is a 12.5-mile Fun Run in the works and more. Stay tuned for details. 

 

Merchandise -You can find commemorative items, including the 125th Anniversary cookbook, hats, shirts, pins and coins at the following locations: PAso Robles Historical Society/Carnegie Library, Pioneer Museum, Friends of the Library Gift Shop, Chamber of Commerce and Pithy Little Wine Company (who will ship cookbooks nationwide).

 

If you couldn't be in the park on New Year's Eve, here is what you missed, courtesy of KateofAvila on youtube: 

Happy New Year from Paso Robles, California! Come join us in 2014 to help us celebrate our 125th Anniversary. For more information on the history of Paso Robles and all of the events planned to celebrate this milestone, go to www.paso125.com or follow on Facebook at www.facebook.com/paso125. 

New Years Eve Celebration

By Sarah Leslie

Turning 125 is not being taken lightly here in Paso Robles and this community is ready to celebrate in a big way.  

On December 31^st, a Gala Fundraising Dinner will set the festivities in motion.  Held in the historic Paso Robles Inn Grand Ballroom, this 4–course dinner is complete with ‘step-back-in-time’ décor and entertainment.  Those attending will experience a big band and historic dance performances along with a live auction and other surprises.  

Just across the street, the New Year’s Eve celebration continues in full force in Downtown City Park where Glow in the Park starts glimmering at 8pm.  This free family-fun event will take glow-in-the-dark to a whole new level.  We’re talking croquet, bocce ball, hula hoop, horseshoes, 4-square dancing and even bubble blowing – all throughout the park, all aglow in the dark.  Admission is free.  Parking is free.  There will even be a warming zone and therefore no reason to not be a part of this once-in-a-lifetime event.

Enjoy the music, food and…wait for it… fireworks at midnight. That’News right!  Fireworks at midnight.  for the first time ever  over Downtown Paso.

The community has big plans for this big year.  New Year’s Eve is just the kickoff for a year’s worth of 125th Anniversary fun.  Look for more fun Anniversary- themed activities throughout 2014, including a Historic Winery Tour, Westside Historic Homes Tour, 12.5-Mile Fun Run, Historic Women’s Day, a Scavenger Hunt for Kids, a Historical Geocaching Tour and so much more. More details are available at www.paso125.com.  

Photos courtesy of Paso Robles Historical Society

 

Sarah Leslie is a marketing guru for Mental Marketing and is also looking forward to her 125^th birthday. Everyone knows that drinking Paso Robles wine is an age preservative, right??? Sarah also has been seen behind the bar in Paso Robles tasting rooms such as Clayhouse and Pear Valley. Yup, she will live a long time. 

The Polar Express Comes to Paso Robles

by Tina Swithin

Written and illustrated in 1985 by Chris Van Allsburg, The Polar Express has become a children’s Christmas classic that my family cherishes during the holiday season. The plot of the story involves a young boy who has lost his Christmas spirit and boards a train that magically appeared to whisk him away. To his astonishment, the train is headed for the North Pole and is filled with chocolate, candy and other pajama clad children. On this magical adventure, the boy receives a bell that can only be heard by the children who “believe." The gift of the bell and journey to the North Pole reignited the boy's belief in the spirit of Christmas.

“At one time, most of my friends could hear the bell, but as years passed, it fell silent for all of them. Even Sarah found one Christmas that she could no longer hear its sweet sound. Though I've grown old, the bell still rings for me, as it does for all who truly believe.” – The Polar Express

Each year, my best friends and I, along with their children board the Polar Express in Paso Robles, California to experience the magic of the Christmas season. Paso Robles, you may be asking? Yes, each year, there is a special reading of The Polar Express which takes place on Le Vigne Winery’s historic Pullman train cars. Lots of pajama-clad children climb onboard to experience a special reading of The Polar Express. This is an unforgettable family tradition that is a holiday must-do for the entire family.

Join Le Vigne Winery for The Polar Express on December 15^th and 21^st with readings at 4:00pm, 5:00pm, 6:00pm and 7:00pm.

• Wine and cheese tasting
• Cookies and hot cocoa
• A visit with Santa Claus
• Children are encouraged to wear their favorite cozy PJs

Tickets are $10 for children and $20 for adults. All proceeds benefit the youth and families served by the Family Care Network.

Le Vigne Winery, 5115 Buena Vista Drive, Paso Robles, California

(805) 227-4000

www.levignewinery.com

 

Tina Swithin is a freelance journalist covering family travel and "hidden gems" in California. Tina writes for The Huffington Post, Examiner, Bay Area Parent Magazine and many others. Tina resides in San Luis Obispo, California with her husband, daughters and Standard Poodle.

Vine Street Victorian Showcase

by Melani Meister

Paso Robles offers a plethora of unique activities throughout the holidays! Discover the Teddy Bear Tea, view the beautiful lights that adorn the trees throughout the downtown City Park, visit Santa’s House and of course, enjoy the awe-inspiring Vine Street Victorian Showcase.  

 

One night every year, the city of Paso Robles closes down thirteen blocks on Vine Street to car traffic, while 10,000+ people roam up and down the street gazing at beautifully decorated Victorian houses. These festooned holiday-inspired homes are all part of the Vine Street Victorian Showcase that delights children, adults and families of all ages.

 

Join the party on December 14 at 6:00 p.m. for a multi-block holiday celebration on Vine Street in Paso Robles that includes a night of live holiday music, caroling, cookies and hot chocolate, and endless holiday festivities.

 

Along with the pretty lights and activities on the street, one of the main attractions is Ebenezer Scrooge who lives at the corner of 14th and Vine Streets. He is known to come out of his house yelling at attendees to stop all holiday cheer and leave him alone. His grouchy routine is a highlight of the night, leaving the crowd, especially the children, filled with laughter as they shout "Happy Holidays!" and "We love you!" to the confirmed humbug.

Come experience one of the longest-running holiday traditions in Paso Robles, the unforgettable Vine Street Victorian Showcase.

 For more information on this and other holiday events go to www.pasoroblesdowntown.org.

Photos courtesy of TravelPaso.com

Melani Meister is a marketing coordinator at Mental Marketing, and loves everything about the holidays - even Scrooge! Happy Holidays from Mental Marketing!

 

Win stocking stuffers and Discover Gift Ideas from Paso Robles!

This holiday season give the gift of the Central Coast! Enter to win an amazing bottle of wine compliments of the Paso Robles Wine Club, complimentary Wine Wrangler Wine Tours, Hearst Castle tickets, and holiday recipe cards. Weekly winners will be drawn through December 20, 2013. Enter on Facebook here! Or, enter to win  by signing up for our e-newsletter using promotional code Stockings2013.

Offering a festive Downtown filled with holiday lights, boutique shopping and unique galleries, Paso Robles is a great holiday destination featuring more than 250 wineries, numerous craft breweries, farm-fresh cuisine and a wide selection of accommodations. Visitors can purchase the perfect holiday gifts in Paso Robles or online - from that special bottle of wine to a wide array of hand-crafted items – check out the amazing gift ideas below!  

Vivant Fine Cheese Club – Many Cheeses if you Pleases!

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Sign up your friend for their amazing Cheese Club! Located in Historic downtown Paso Robles, Vivant Fine Cheese is the Central Coast's premier cheese tasting room, featuring premium local and imported handcrafted artisan cheeses paired with the finest Central Coast wine and beer. Experience what their cheese experts have in store to make your cheese tasting experience truly amazing. You can also try their "Wine Parings" and discover which wines pair best with cheese selections from Paso Robles and around the world. For more information visit their online store at www.VivantFineCheese.com.

Paso Robles Wine Club – Great Way to Get to Know Paso Wines

Become a member and enjoy premium award-winning wines from the Paso Robles Wine Region.  This wine club is a premium wine club for the aficionados who love Paso Robles wine, or want to know more about this fast growing region. It offers a diverse selection of quality Paso wines starting from $80 a shipment. If you want to learn more and taste fabulous wines from one of the fastest growing wine regions in the world, then this is the club for you. For more information visit the online store at www.BuyPasoWine.com.

General Store Paso Robles – the Ultimate Artisan Stocking Stuffer!

Paso-made fabulousness including a whole line of olive oil products and everyone’s favorite “Paso Chick” t-shirts. Joeli Yaguda, Erin Stuck and Jillian Waters are the proprietors of General Store Paso Robles, bringing a combined 25 years of experience in Paso Robles food, farm and retail. This dynamic three-some loves sharing their finds, from the Central Coast and beyond, with visitors, from local-made jewelry, food and pantry items to lots of odds and ends. For more information visit www.Facebook.com/General.Store.Paso.Robles.

Find an Amazing Cabernet Sauvignon to Suit Your Fancy

Along with Zinfandels, Paso Robles gained notoriety for its Cabernet Sauvignons. For some of Paso’s legendary Cabernet Sauvignons, check out Eberle, J.Lohr Vineyards, EOS Estate Winery, and Adelaida Cellars. For a list of wineries visit www.PasoRoblesCab.com.

Find Works of Art at Studios on the Park – Witness the Action

Discover art originals and prints, handmade designer jewelry, scarves and home décor at Studios on the Park in Paso Robles.  A unique open studio environment where you can witness the creative processes of over 40 local artists as they create their masterpieces, Studios on the Park offers classes, workshops and exhibitions. Proceeds support this non-profits goals to share the creative process with all including local children. For more information visit www.StudiosOnThePark.org.

Give the Gift of Paso’s Rhône Varietals – California’s Rhône Zone

Paso Wine Country is gaining popularity for their exciting Rhône varieties such as Syrah, Grenache and Mourvèdre. Here are just a few wineries offering Rhône varieties: Robert Hall Winery, Tablas Creek Vineyard, Linne Calodo, Halter Ranch, Clavo and Eberle Winery. For a complete list of wineries visit www.RhoneRangers.org/about/pasorobles.php.

Pithy Little Wine Company – So Clever

Located in the heart of historic downtown Paso Robles, they produce and sell fine California wines, olive oils, sodas and lifestyle products. The winery and mercantile is a great place to taste their collection of reserve wines, extra virgin olive oils and old fashioned cane sugar sodas while exploring a selection of California lifestyle inspired products for home and life. For more information visit their online store at www.PithyWine.com.

We Olive – Everything Olive Lives Here

For an urban olive oil tasting experience, head to We Olive in downtown Paso Robles to taste more than 30 specialty, extra virgin olive oils, both local and national, vinegars, olives, tapenade, olive oil-infused gifts sets, jams and more. Great gift ideas and corporate gift baskets. For more information and to visit their online store go to www.WeOlive.com.     

Craft Distilled Vodka and Gin from Grapes – Thirsty?

Paso Robles Craft Distilling, a micro-distillery, utilizes a unique distilling ingredient: premium Paso Robles grapes, a luxury that is normally too expensive for most distilleries to use in production. Paso Robles Craft Distillery applies the excess juice from its sister company, Villacana Winery, to its product, resulting in a high-end vodka and gin made with ultimate sustainability. For more information visit www.RefindDistillery.com.

Firefly Gallery - a Beautiful Boutique

Mother and daughter owners, Emily and Lauren, create holiday magic in their window displays and crafts throughout the store. They feature amazing books, linens, designer clothing, kid’s crafts and high end apothecary items. For more information visit www.Facebook.com/pages/Firefly/103839587506.

Brown Butter Cookie Company – Serious Cookies
Smell the brown butter sea salt cookies in downtown Paso Robles courtesy of the Brown Butter Cooking Company’s new location in the iconic Acorn Building at 12^th and Park Streets. The popular shortbread cookie company has opened the 1,300-square foot spot, complete with a storefront directly under the brick building’s acorn-topped clock tower.  For more information visit their online store at www.BrownButterCookies.com.

Sealed with a Kiss (SWAK) – Retro Cool
The popular store featuring retro, eclectic and, most of all, fun merchandise, has moved to Pine Street.  Treasure hunters will find more cool stuff in the new location, right in the heart of downtown with an entrance on Main Street. For more information visit www.SwakStuff.com.  

Sole Tree - a High-End Shoe Store

Owned by a young woman entrepreneur named Piper, this store is a dream come true for her. She had always wanted to open a shoe and accessories store in Paso Robles; and now she has! Specializing in all leather shoes from brands such as Born, Frye, Corso Como, Me Too and Kork Ease, as well as accessories and handbags, Sole Tree is the only high end shoe store in Downtown. For more information visit www.TheSoleTree.com.

AndBe Boutique – Wine Lifestyle Goods

This store showcases the Paso wine lifestyle with everything from jewelry to premium leather jackets and linens from all over the world.  Also the home of Paso Underground, a collective of small winemakers without tasting rooms. This group utilizes the store’s back patio as a collective space to pour their wines for patrons. For more information visit www.Facebook.com/AndBeBoutique.

Photos courtesy of TravelPaso.com.

 

Looking for that perfect, unique holiday gift? Why not add a little something for yourself by shopping in Paso Robles, CA. This artisan hamlet nestled in the coastal mountain range of central California, mid-way between Los Angeles and San Francisco, is just a three-hour drive from San Jose, making Paso Robles a centrally located destination for holiday shoppers.

Offering a festive Downtown filled with holiday lights, boutique shopping and unique galleries, Paso Robles is a great holiday destination featuring more than 250 wineries, numerous craft breweries, farm-fresh cuisine and a wide selection of accommodations. Visitors can purchase the perfect holiday gifts in Paso Robles or online - from that special bottle of wine to a wide array of hand-crafted items - check out the amazing gift ideas below!

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Dining out for Thanksgiving? Here are 4 options in Paso Robles

Planning on dining out for Thanksgiving this year? There are a handful of Paso Robles restaurants who provide a warm, friendly place to spend the holidays with somebody else doing the cooking and clean up. The following restaurants will happily accommodate you on Thanksgiving, please call ahead for reservations to ensure you get a table.  

1. Artisan Paso Robles
843 12th Street
805.237.8084
www.artisanpasorobles.com

The acclaimed American restaurant by brothers Chris and Mike Kobayashi in the heart of Paso Robles is celebrating Thanksgiving with an inspired menu of traditional holiday favorites founded by Chef Chris Kobayashi’s personal dedication to showcasing the bounty of  foods produced on the Central Coast of California. Hours are 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

 

2. Paso Robles Inn and Steakhouse 
1103 Spring Street
805.238.2660
www.pasoroblesinn.com

A treasured local tradition for those dining out is the special Thanskgiving buffet served in the historic Grand Ballroom of the Paso Robles Inn (or the Steakhouse dining room, your choice.) Items include traditional holiday fare, seafood stations and more. Hours are noon-8:00 p.m. Reservations recommended. 

 

3. Panolivo
1344 Park Street
805.239.3366 
www.panolivo.com

Open for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner on Thanksgiving with your choice of a $27 3-course prixe fix dinner, an a la carte menu or Thanksgiving to Go, with all the trimmings. Open 11:00 a.m to 8:30 p.m. and serving a Kids Menu all day. Reservations recommended. 

4. Odyssey World Cafe

1214 Pine Street
805.237.7516
www.odysseyworldcafe.com  

Join us Thanksgiving Day for a home style meal in a comfortable setting with great food, including: Traditional Roast Turkey,  Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Sweet Potatoes, Green Beans, Cranberries, Stuffing and Pumpkin Pie. We're open Noon-7pm. Call for reservations. 

 

 

 

Paso Robles, Where Cowboys Wear Pink and Horses Go Bridleless

Friday, November 1 is the second annual and quickly-becoming-famous "East vs. West Bridleless Cup" held at the Paso Robles Event Center.

The event, thrown by the Pacific Coast Cutting Horse Association for Breast Cancer Awareness Month, involves 8 of the most famous and proficient riders in the sport of Cutting, each representing a local charity organization. The riders are split into two teams (East vs. West) and each rider and his or her horse must compete on a horse without a bridle. 

Cowboys are notorious for their sense of humor and old-fashioned values and this event takes that premise to a jaw-dropping and heart warming level at the same time.

The PCCHA likes to give back any way they can and so they devised this hilarious event as a charity fundraiser. The riders will be auctioned off in a "Calcutta" format and the money raised will be split between the American Cancer Society and 8 local charities. To keep it interesting, the horses will not be wearing bridles, but they will be decked out in bright pink regalia, one equine competitor last year sported a bright pink bra custom made to fit its imposing physique.

The objective of cutting is for a rider and horse to enter a herd of cattle,  "cut" a cow from the herd and keep it from returning to the herd. Each rider has two and a half minutes to cut 2-3 cows and is judged on skill and style. In a normal cutting competition the rider is not allowed to use the reins to guide  his or her horse while cutting. In THIS competition, the horses have no bridle so each rider has to rely entirely on the  horses’ training to do the cutting for them.

Here are the teams and their chosen charities: 

East:

Clint Allen (TX) riding for Paso Robles Lions Club
Gary Gonslaves (TX) riding for Hearst Cancer Research Center
Matt Gaines (TX) riding for YMCA of Paso Robles
Adan Banuelos (TX) riding for PRHS Athletic Boosters

West:

Morgan Cromer (Templeton, CA) riding for Downtown Paso Robles Main Street Association
Russ Westfall (Santa Maria, CA) riding for Loaves and Fishes
Ben Neasham (OR) riding for RISE (formerly the North County Women's Resource Center)
Brent Erickson (Wilton, CA) riding for Paso Robles Youth Sports Council

 

And here's a quick video from last year's event with West team captain (and Templeton local and recent NCHA Hall of Fame inductee) Morgan Cromer. Go team West! 

Pumpkin Patches in Paso Robles

The pumpkin patch at My Granny's Garden

by Scott Brennan

The days will be cooling off soon as Paso Robles ushers in the fall.  For our family, that means its time to visit the local pumpkin patches to pick out our favorite Jack-O-Lanterns, pumpkins for baking, decorative squash, gourds and Indian corn.

Lucky for our children, the local pumpkin farms offer so much more than produce. They have lots of fun things to do.

One of our favorite Central Coast pumpkin

It's pumpkin season in Paso Robles

patches is right here in North County. Three years ago, Carolyn Davis opened My Granny's Garden at San Marcos Ranch. It's a wonderful family playground filled with fresh produce and lots of attractions. The farm is her year-round passion and she opens it up to the public for just one month. So be sure to visit her in October.

The farm is filled with more than 135 varieties of pumpkins, squash, and gourds ripening on the vine. It's a picturesque farm with a scenic lake, cornfields, pumpkin patch, farm animals and more. She has a full-grown corn maze that takes about a half hour to navigate. It's cleverly

Jack Creek Farms

decorated on the inside with cartoon characters. The kids really loved running through it.

In the spirit of Halloween, Davis built a "Haunted Lost Dutchman's Mine." It's filled with spooky surprises, but still kid friendly. This year they stepped it up a notch and added several new, haunted scenes.

The kids loved picking their own pumpkins, playing a pumpkin toss game, driving little cars in a straw-bale race, climbing up into a huge tree house and seeing an assortment of farm animals.

5th-generation family-owned Jack Creek Farms

The farm has a donkey, miniature horses, an emu, a sheep, a swan and others. It's a great place to bring a picnic and spend the afternoon enjoying the attractions.

Entrance into the pumpkin patch is free. The extra attractions were a few dollars extra, but well worth it for the afternoon of fun. Granny’s Gardens at San Marco Ranch is located 7 miles north of downtown Paso Robles and will be open daily from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Sept. 28 through Oct. 31. Take Highway 101 north to the San Marcos Road exit, then drive 1 mile west to 775 San Marcos Road, Paso Robles, CA 93446. 

Favorite local pumpkin patches

My Granny’s Gardens at San Marco Ranch
Open daily 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
775 San Marcos Road
Paso Robles, CA 93446
(805) 467-3315 

Jack Creek Farms
Open Thurs.-Mon. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
5000 California 46
Templeton, CA 93465
(805) 239-1915

River K Pumpkin Patch
Open daily 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
7325 River Rd
Paso Robles, CA 93446
(805) 467-3737 

Blue Sky Gardens
Open daily 9 a.m. to dusk 
19505 Walnut Ave.
Atascadero, CA 93422
(805) 610-6330

Scott Brennan is the owner of Access Publishing, editor and publisher of the San Luis Obispo County Visitors Guide, Central Coast Active and the Paso Robles Daily News.

Pioneer Day in Paso Robles

The first Pioneer Day was held on October 12, 1931. It was organized by community volunteers working with generous donations of time, materials and money from individuals, businesses, churches and service organizations.

Their goal was to provide a day of community friendship and a commemoration of the heritage of the Paso Robles area. It would also become a day set aside to say "Thank You" to all of the people who support the business and professional community of the area throughout the year. Most businesses closed so that their employees could enjoy and participate in the activities and family reunions. There were to be no charges for any of the events, no commercial concessions and lunch would be provided at no cost.

The Pioneer Day Parade starts promptly at 10 am on Saturday, October 12th in downtown Paso Robles. The parade route starts at 17th and Spring Street and ends surrounding the Paso Robles City Park.

It is fun for the entire family. Bring your favorite lawn chairs, hats and sunscreen and plan on a memorable experience.

You can expect to see Antique Tractors, Horse Drawn Wagons, Marching Bands, Mounted Equestrian Groups, Youth Groups, Church Groups, Civic Groups, Floats, vintage cars, fire engines, military vehicles and more. Oh - and did we mention tractors?!?

It's Unique... THE WHOLE DAY IS FREE and entirely funded by the business people and dedicated citizens of our area who say: "Leave Your Pocketbook at Home" Come, celebrate in friendship!

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

October 12th, 2013

7:00 am - Bean Feed Preparation
Paso Robles City Park


7:30 am - Antique Classic Car Judging
King Oil Tools
2235 Spring Street (old Reneau lot)

8:00 am - Children's Pet Show
12 years and under
Paso Robles City Park Gazebo 

8:30 am - Little Cowboy / Cowgirl Contest


Paso Robles City Park Gazebo

10 :00 am - Pioneer Day Parade 

Starts at 17th & Spring Street
Continues around City Park

12 Noon - Free Bean Feed 
Paso Robles City Park

12  Noon - Carnegie Library & Historical Museum Opens
City Park

1:00 pm - Horseshoe Pitching Contest
Paso Robles City Park

1:00 pm - Band Concert
Paso Robles City Park

1:00 pm - Pioneer Museum Opens
2010 Riverside 
(Next to Paso Robles Event Center)

1:00 pm - Old Gas Engine Show
Pioneer Park
(Next to Pioneer Museum)

1:00 pm - Wagon, Tractor & Steam Engine Display
Dutch Oven Cookin'
Mule Packing Demonstration
at the Pioneer Museum
2010 Riverside 
(Next to Paso Robles Event Center)

Inaugural Ravine 5k Mud Run and Music Festival in Paso Robles

The Inaugural Ravine 5k Mud Run is a competitor and family friendly mud/ challenge course that will traverse over natural and man-made obstacles throughout the property of The Ravine Waterpark in Paso Robles. In total, there are over twelve obstacles. The kid's course is a six obstacle mud run which is sure to go down in the memory books!

The highlight of the race is the 150 yard "race against the river" portion, which pits entrants against the current of the Lazy River.

Three waves of runners will compete:

1) Adult/Competitor
2)Junior
3) The "805" Wave, sponsored by Firestone Brewery, for the sobriety challenged.

Ravine will be hosting a post-race party which is free to all spectators and participants. There will be wines from Sextant Winery and beer from Firestone Brewery along with three concert venues which will feature a total of six bands. Local non-profits will retain part of proceeds. To register, click here.

The Ravine Waterpark, 2301 Airport Rd, Paso Robles, www.theravine.com

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