Pismo Beach Area Events for October

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October 15-16, 2011 - 65th Annual Clam Festival
A community tradition since 1946, the Pismo Beach Clam Festival features a live parade, beer garden, clam chowder cook-off, wine tasting, surf contest, sandcastle contest, food, music and more. For more information, contact the Pismo Beach Chamber of Commerce at 800-443-7778
Venue -
Downtown Pismo Beach

October 1, 2011 - 3rd Annual Shell Beach Art Walk

Stroll along beautiful Shell Beach Road from 2-5 p.m. and admire local artwork. Refreshments will be served at various businesses. For more information, please call 805-441-8277.

Venue -
Shell Beach

October 2, 2011 - Art in the Park @ Dinosaur Caves

Art in the Park @ Dinosaur Caves in Shell Beach is a once-a-month event taking place on the first Sunday of every month from May through November. Over 100 local artists and craftsmen sell and display their work, including paintings, sculpture, pottery, glass, textiles, jewelry, wood and metal furniture, and more. The event also features live music, hands-on children's activities, fresh flowers and plants, a BBQ, and on-site massage. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. . For more information or to get involved, contact event coordinator Shannon at 805-704-8128, e-mail artinthepark_2006@hotmail.com , or go online to www.artintheparkshellbeach.com.

Venue -
Dinosaur Caves Park

October 27-33, 2011 - Jubilee By The Sea Jazz Festival
This premier West Coast jazz event features many of the most sought-after traditional jazz bands from across the nation. It features 20 bands and several guest artists performing at five venues, all connected by a shuttle bus system. New Orleans-style jazz, big band performances, dancing, food and beverages are available. For more information, go online to http://pismojazz.com/ or call 805- 481-7840.
Venue -
Various Pismo Beach Locations

October 29, 2011- Pumpkins on the Pier
Highlights include a costume contest, pumpkin decorating, a climbing wall, bounce house, balloon typhoon, face painting, carnival games and more. The costume contest starts around 11:30 a.m., ending at 12:10 p.m. Categories include most original, scariest, funniest, and most decked out. An adult costume contest follows, and a Trick or Treat Extravaganza will take place from noon to 2 p.m. in local downtown businesses. Free. 1 0 a.m.-1 p.m. For more information, call the Pismo Beach Recreation Division at 805-773-7063 or email ccghiglia@pismobeach.org.
Venue -
Pismo Beach Pier