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San Luis Obispo Harvest Celebration / 16th @ San Luis Obispo County, CA

Start: Nov 3 2006 End: Nov 5 2006

Over 30 wineries and restaurants from the San Luis Obispo region are featured in the scenic seaside setting of the Avila Beach Golf Resort. The weekend festivities will kick off on Friday night, with winery dinners. Saturday from 1 to 4pm will be the 16th annual wine tasting and auction event, followed with Winery open houses on Sunday. You won't want to miss another spectacular event in wine country. Tickets will be on sale August 1st. More Information will come in July!

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Harvest Celebrations take place all weekend and kicks off on Friday night with winemaker dinners that offer a great value. Wineries and restaurants partner to provide festive food and wine experiences at various winery and restaurant locations in San Luis Obispo. Hit the SLO Wine trail on Sunday and visit participating wineries during their annual open house.

One of the season’s most exciting wine and lifestyle auctions parallels this event with a range of wine formats and experiences for the curious to the connoisseur. Recognized as a premier wine auctioneer, Tom DiNardo, will get the paddles moving as you join local winemakers and winery owners during this exciting live and silent auction. The Damon Castillo Band will keep the party popping with their trendy sounds of jazz and soul.

These activities provide enthusiasts a chance to discover the distinct characteristics of San Luis Obispo while meeting the people that created them.

Tickets to the Saturday, Harvest Celebration are $70 and available August 1st with a list of weekend activities at, www.slowine.com and at “Taste” the San Luis Obispo Vintners exclusive tasting room in downtown San Luis Obispo.

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