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Events - 2010 |
1st Saturday of
each Month |
Living History Celebration First Saturday of each month at the State Park sponsored by
Plaza History Association, 831-623-4526. |
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2nd Thursday of each month |
VFW Post
6359 members meet to discuss business and event planning. |
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1st & 3rd Thursday each
Month |
San Juan Bautista
Volunteer Fire Dept. 6:30 pm
311 Second St. SJB (831)
623-4513
New volunteers are always
welcome.
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Every Monday 5:15pm |
Yoga at the Adobe. Come relax and limber up. 1 hour
sessions sponsored by Native Daughters of the Golden West,
Parlor #179. Location, Native Daughters Adobe, 203 Fourth
St. SJB. Cost is $5.00 - $10.00. Discount for class
package. Call 831-623-2664 or 831-623-2001 for more details. |
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2nd Friday of each month |
Pedro Card
Party. For experienced and beginner card players. Instruction
available. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Games begin at 7pm.
Sponsored by Native Daughters of the Golden West, Parlor #179. Location, Native Daughters Adobe, 203 Fourth St. SJB. $5.00 at
the door. Call 831-623-2664 or 831-623-2001 for more details. |
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Every Wednesday Weekly Bible Study |
Glad Tidings Church,
499 Third Street, San Juan Bautista.Pastor John Amelio
(831)623-4152.
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2nd Saturday
of each month. |
San Juan Bautista Gallery Walk
(1pm-7pm.) Wear your walking shoes and visit the many
galleries featuring original fine art including, but not limited
to oils, acrylics, photography, pottery, watercolor, etchings
and mixed media. You will be greeted by artists and enjoy
refreshments, music and affordable art in the “City of History”.
Look for the Gallery Walk signs along Third Street. The local
shops and restaurants will be open for your enjoyment as well.
Call 831-623-2454 for more details. |
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May through Oct. 3rd Saturday of each
month |
Antiques and
Collectables.
9am to 3pm. Please come and see the treasures that are
available Spring through Fall in downtown San Juan Bautista. For more information regarding booth rental or any other
questions please call Cheryl Pfister at 831-623-2233 or
Richard Lozzio at 408-591-6300. |
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April 17 & 18 |
Back by popular demand, the quaint streets
of San Juan Bautista will be filled with great food, live
entertainment and arts & crafts. Sponsored by the San Juan
Bautista Chamber and in conjunction with Williams LTD. For more information call 831-623-2454 or 775-324-6435. For
booth information go to
www.williamsltd.com |
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May 1 & 2 |
26th California Indian Market & Peace
Pow Wow.
10am - 7pm. Arts/Crafts/Jewelry/Food vendors. CA Indian & Aztec
Dancers-Drum-Singers, 20 Native Yokuts Horse Riders - Memorial
Ride - Anza National Historic Trail to Mission San Juan
Bautista. Lot on Second Street.
For more information call 831-623-4771
For program:
www.peacevision.net |
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May 16 |
8th Annual Country Canyon Cruise and
Car Show in downtown San Juan Bautista (10:00 am - 3:00 pm)
Enjoy live music, raffle and much more. Presented by Gold Coast
Rods in conjunction with San Juan Bautista Chamber. For an
application or more information call (831)809-6252 or visit
www.sjbchamber.com |
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May 22 & 23 |
The Great
San Juan Bautista 2009 Rib Cook-off. Come
taste the contestants fabulous Ribs, enjoy live entertainment
and arts & crafts. Sponsored by the San Juan Bautista Chamber
and in conjunction with Williams LTD. For more
information call 831-623-2454 or 775-324-6435. For booth info
go to
www.williamsltd.com |
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August 8 |
47th
Annual Antiques and Collectibles Flea Market
(8am-5pm) featuring antiques and
collectibles of all kinds, food and fun. Sponsored by the
San Juan Bautista Chamber of Commerce. For vendor
application, visit
www.sjbchamber.com or call
831-623-2454 |
September
18 & 19 |
4th
Annual Chicken Festival and Parade. A family fun festival
celebrating our charming roosters and chickens that roam the
streets in this historic town sponsored by the SJB Chamber of
Commerce. A true family event from crowing contests to cooking
demonstrations, a chicken street dance and parade. Local
restaurants will be featuring their most popular Chicken recipes
so please be sure to check the menus. For more information,
contact the Chamber at (831)623-2454 or visit
www.sjbchamber.com |
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Old Events 2009 |
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January 23 - 25 |
62nd
Annual Men’s Retreat:
Finding Excitement In Religion. It is estimated that men
use not more than 20% of their capability. Or as it is said,
“Too many people die with their song still inside of them”…And
religion: what part does it play? Offered by Fr. Barry Brunsman,
ofm and Bro. Angelo Cardinalli. Open to Men. Held at St. Francis Retreat in San Juan
Bautista 831-623-4234 or visit
www.stfrancisretreat.com |
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January 24 |
The 26th Annual
“Mission 10” Run is sponsored by the Hollister Rotary Club
at the historic Mission San Juan Bautista. The course takes
runners through scenic farmland and the Anzar hills. The 10-mile
course starts at 10am. The 5k (3-mile) walk/run starts at
10:15am. The 4th Annual 1 Mile “Kid’s Fun” Run will
start at 9am.
Pre-registration is $20 and same day registration is $25. Kid’s
Fun Run is only $5 (without T-shirt), or $12 for three or more
kids in the same family. Race day registration will start at
8am. For more info. Please visit
www.sjbca.com
or e-mail Bill Tiffany at
wgtt@sbcglobal.net.
To register online, visit
www.TheSchedule.com. All proceeds go to
the Hollister Rotary Club for charitable giving and
scholarships. Call for more details 831-637-4670 |
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February 14 |
Valentine’s Day celebrated in San
Juan Bautista…what can be more romantic and easy? Easy as 1-2-3!
1) Make reservations early at your favorite SJB restaurant.
There are over 12 restaurants to choose from for lunch or
dinner!
2) Pick up beautiful flowers from the market in SJB
3) Buy something special for your someone special at one of the
many unique SJB shops!
www.sjbchamber.com |
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February 28 |
Rediscover
Your Creativity
at St. Francis Retreat. Do you want to get back to a
creative way of life that you used to enjoy? Spend a day with
Shannon Grissom and get your creative juices flowing. Shannon
Grissom is an award winning artist, author, and television
producer. For more information call 831-623-4234 or visit the
website at
www.stfrancisretreat.com |
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March 6 - 8 |
St. Francis
Retreat
in conjunction with Thomas Lehmkuhl &
Nancy Thomas are offering a spiritual journey in Christian
Meditation that will focus attention on how we can transcend
that which prevents or inhibits us from truly living out
Christ’s Gospel message. We will show how a contemplative
practice enhances the journey. For more details call
831-623-4234 or visit the website at
www.stfrancisretreat.com |
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March 17 |
St.
Patrick’s Day The luck of the Irish will be with you when you
celebrate this special day in San Juan Bautista! Several
locations will be celebrating too with entertainment, drinks and
menu specials and much more all just for YOU! Call 831-623-2454
for details. |
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March 27 - 29 |
Healing
Retreat at the St. Francis Retreat.
Presented by Fr. Ray Roh, O.S.B. For more information please
call 831-623-4234 or visit
www.stfrancisretreat.com |
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April 5 |
SJB Easter Parade And Egg Hunt 11am. Fun
for the kids! Get your free Easter eggs located at the
“EGG-stations” in the downtown area. Sponsored by San Juan
Bautista Chamber of Commerce. For parade application visit
www.sjbchamber.com or call 831-
623-2454 |
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April 9 - 12 |
Holy
Week
Retreat
at the St. Francis Retreat
Come join us as we prayerfully celebrate the Life, Death, and
Resurrection of our Lord, Jesus Christ. Come renew yourself,
celebrating the mysteries of our faith. For more
information call 831-623-4234 or visit
www.stfrancisretreat.com |
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April 12 |
EASTER at
the Old Mission San Juan.
Special services at the Mission San Juan Bautista. Call
831-623-2127 for service times. |
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April 13 - 15 |
Refresh Your
Souls at St. Francis Retreat.
For liturgical planners and ministers. Take some time to get
away and decompress with comrades 831-623-4234 or visit
www.stfrancisretreat.com |
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April 17 - 19 |
Singles
Retreat at St. Francis Retreat.
Offered by Fr. Barry Brunsman, ofm. Single
does not mean unfulfilled or lacking. It means fullness of
personhood to be shared. For more info call 831-623-4234 or
visit
www.stfrancisretreat.com |
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April 18 - 19 |
Back by popular demand, the quaint streets
of San Juan Bautista will be filled with great food, live
entertainment and arts & crafts. Sponsored by the San Juan
Bautista Chamber and in conjunction with Williams LTD. For more information call 831-623-2454 or 775-324-6435. For
booth information go to
www.williamsltd.com |
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April 25 |
Eco
Spirituality at St. Francis Retreat. We are called to preserve not to abuse and destroy nature’s
beauty. Learn more about what we can do to preserve our “Garden
of Eden”. For more details call 831-623-4234 or visit
www.stfrancisretreat.com |
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April 25 - 26 |
San
Benito Artists Open Studios
10am-4pm Artists in Aromas, San Juan Bautista, Hollister and
points between open their studios to the public on this special
weekend. A chance for you to see where the artists work and
talk to them about their creative process. This event is FREE
to the public. You can see a preview and download a free map at
www.sanbenitoopenstudios.com or
www.ahacreates.com |
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April 25 - 26 |
Cactus &
Succulent Show And Sales
9am to 5pm at Jardine’s Restaurant courtyard in San Juan
Bautista. This is your chance to see unusual and weird drought
resistant plants for sale! Admission free.
Call Ruth at 831-758-6645 or click on
“events” at
pantry@montereybay.com. Presented
by Monterey Bay Area Cactus and Succulent Society. |
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April 26 |
Peak Day at
Fremont Peak. From 11am to 2pm, The Native Daughters
Parlor #179 join with the VFW Post 6359 for a BBQ that is
open to the public. Also celebrating Loyalty Day, the flag is
raised on ‘the Peak’ with a formal presentation by the VFW. Speakers’ honor our past and present, and then the children
present are encouraged to join in ‘old fashioned’ games. A
great day to bring the family for a lovely, relaxed ‘old
fashioned’ gathering at the ‘Peak’. Call 831-623-2664, 623-4320
or 623-2001 for more info. |
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April 29 |
Parish Staff
Day. Take
a day out of your hectic schedule and spend it with your cohorts
from other parishes. Enjoy a day of prayer; explore the grounds
and hillside trails and a leisurely luncheon. No charge. Please
RSVP early. Call 831-623-4234. |
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May 2 - 3 |
25th California Indian Market & Peace
Pow Wow.
10am - 7pm. Arts/Crafts/Jewelry/Food vendors. CA Indian & Aztec
Dancers-Drum-Singers, 20 Native Yokuts Horse Riders - Memorial
Ride - Anza National Historic Trail to Mission San Juan
Bautista. Lot on Second Street.
For more information call 831-623-4771
For program:
www.peacevision.net |
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May 8 - 9 |
St. Francis
Retreat
is offering Mother’s Day-Spiritual Spa
Day. Give a gift to yourself this Mother’s Day. Designed
by moms for moms – this is a “do what YOU want” escape. For
details call 831-623-4234 or visit
www.stfrancisretreat.com |
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May 9 |
Aromas
Country Garden Tour
(10am-4pm) Featuring Artists in the garden! The Saturday of
Mother’s Day weekend - treat yourself (and maybe your Mom) to
the country Gardens of Aromas! The tour consists of Artist
showing and demonstrating their talents in a variety of media in
selected gardens throughout Aromas. Tickets are $10 per person.
Tickets and maps are available at the Aromas Grange at the
corner of Rose Ave. and Bardue Ave. Aromas 4-H Club will have
plants, jam and jelly for sale. Hosted by the Aromas Hills
Artisans. Beautiful gardens - Interesting people -Wonderful
art! www.aromashillsartisans.com |
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May 10 |
Mothers
Day. Treat your Mom to a day in downtown San Juan Bautista for a
fabulous meal in one of the many fine restaurants and then
stroll through the many unique shops and tour the State Park.Your mother will love it! For more information call the SJB
Chamber at 831-623-2454. |
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May 10 |
Music at the Mission (4:00 pm -
5:30 pm) presented by South Valley Symphony. A full symphony
performing such great music as Copland fanfare for the common
man, Beethoven's fifth Symphony and more at the Mission San Juan
Bautista. Tickets available at the door or on
www.southvalleysymphony.org or
call (831) 623-4062 |
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May 17 |
7th Annual Country Canyon Cruise and
Car Show in downtown San Juan Bautista (10:00 am - 3:00 pm)
Enjoy live music, raffle and much more. Presented by Gold Coast
Rods in conjunction with San Juan Bautista Chamber. For an
application or more information call (831)809-6252 or visit
www.sjbchamber.com |
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May 24 |
Downtown Historic District Merchant and
Community Sidewalk Sale sponsored by the San Juan Bautista
Chamber of Commerce. Come and explore the treasures of San Juan
and enjoy a day of entertainment, great bargains and fabulous
food with the merchants and community residents. For booth
information, registration form or more details call SJBCC at
831-623-2454 or visit
www.sjbchamber.com
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May 29 - 31 |
Married
Couples Retreat at St. Francis Retreat. Offered
by Carol Kaplan & Fr. Barry Brunsman, ofm. The old marriage
ceremony had these words to the couple, “This day is granted to
you the greatest amount of natural happiness known to a human
being.” Marriage is meant to be that way. For more information
please call 831-623-4234 or visit
www.stfrancisretreat.com |
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June 6 |
Miss San Benito Rodeo Contest sponsored by
the San Benito County Saddle Horse Association (9:00 am) Free to
the public. For more information visit
www.sanbenitocountyrodeo.com or
call 831-628-3545 |
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June 7 |
“Music at
the Mission”
(4pm – 5:30pm) presented by South Valley Symphony. A Full
symphony performing such great music as Copland fanfare for the
common man, Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony and more at the Mission
San Juan Bautista. Tickets available at the door or on
www.southvalleysymphony.org
or call 831-623-4062. |
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June 13 - 14 |
The Great
San Juan Bautista 2009 Rib Cook-off. Come
taste the contestants fabulous Ribs, enjoy live entertainment
and arts & crafts. Sponsored by the San Juan Bautista Chamber
and in conjunction with Williams LTD. For more
information call 831-623-2454 or 775-324-6435. For booth info
go to
www.williamsltd.com |
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June 20 |
Early Days in San Juan Living
History Re-enactment
(11:00 am - 4:00 pm) At the
San Juan Bautista State Park sponsored by the Plaza History
Association. $2.00 admission for Adults. 16 years and under
free admission. Call (831) 623-4526 for more information.
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June 20 |
Annual Memorial Roping Contest
sponsored by San Benito County Saddle Horse Assoc. Held at the
Bolado Park Fairgrounds. Free to the public. (8:00 a.m.) call
(831) 628-3545 or visit
www.sanbenitocountyrodeo.com
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June 21 |
Dia De San
Juan Mission Fiesta Day 11am - 5pm Mission Olive Grove, 2nd and Polk Sts.
BBQ/raffle/games/music/fun. For more details call Old Mission
San Juan Bautista at 831-623-2127 |
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June 21 |
Father’s
Day: Make Dad feel extra special by bringing him for a visit
to Historic San Juan Bautista for a great day of food, fun and
lots to see! For more information, contact the SJB Chamber of
Commerce at 831-623-2454. |
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June 25 |
Annual Rodeo Parade (6:15 p.m.)
sponsored by San Benito Saddle Horse Assoc. in downtown
Hollister. Free to the public.
www.sanbenitocountyrodeo.com or
call (831)628-3545. |
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June 26 - 28 |
76th Annual Saddle Horse Show and
Rodeo sponsored by the San Benito County Saddle Horse
Assoc. held at Bolado Park Fairgrounds. For more details visit
www.sanbenitocountyrodeo.com
or call (831)628-3545
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June 27 |
Annual Family Bar-B-Que (5:00
pm) hosted by San Benito Saddle Horse Assoc. immediately
following the Horse Show on the patio of the Pavilion at the
Bolado Park Fairgrounds. Call (831)-628-3545 or visit
www.sanbenitocountyrodeo.com |
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July 4 |
State Park
History Days. Celebrate the 4th in San Juan
and enjoy the
Historic Re-enactment at the State Park.
Plaza
History Association,
831-623-4526. |
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July 4 |
Independence Day: Celebrate the 4th of July in
San Juan Bautista. Safe and Sane Fireworks are for sale in SJB.
For more information, call 831-623-2454. |
July 31 -
August 1 |
American Cancer
Society Relay for Life
held at San Benito High School in Hollister. For
more information call 831-524-1331 or 831-801-4615 |
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August 1 - 30 |
Galeria Tonantzin Special
Exhibits presents "Fiber Art by Anne Lamborn". From woven
hand-painted silk to watercolors on special art paper, enjoy
wonderful work of Santa Cruz artist Anne Lamborn. Call (831)
623-2783 for more details. |
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August 2 |
46th
Annual Antiques and Collectibles Flea Market
(8am-5pm) featuring antiques and
collectibles of all kinds, food and fun. Sponsored by the
San Juan Bautista Chamber of Commerce. For vendor
application, visit
www.sjbchamber.com or call
831-623-2454 |
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August 30 |
Aromas Day presented by the Aromas
Hills Artisans. Enjoy a ‘Day in the Country!’ Start the day
with a country-style breakfast at the Aromas Grange. Breakfast
is served from 7am to 11am. At 9am the street fair opens with
Art in the Park, featuring the Aromas Hills Artisans, Pony
Rides, and Farm Animal Petting Zoo. There are games for the
kids, the popular rock-climbing wall, and music all day at the
bandstand. The Parade is at 2pm and not to be missed! This
alcohol free event is fun for the whole family. Just follow the
signs to the off-site parking lot and get a free ride on the
horse-drawn wagon that will bring you to the heart of town. For
more information,
www.aromashillsartians.com |
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September 13 |
California Admission Day BBQ at
the Adobe located at 203 Fourth Street. 11:30am to 2pm. Native Daughters of the Golden West Parlor #179. Call
831-623-2664 or
831-623-2001
for more information. |
September
19 - 20 |
3rd.
Annual Chicken Festival and Parade. A family fun festival
celebrating our charming roosters and chickens that roam the
streets in this historic town sponsored by the SJB Chamber of
Commerce. A true family event from crowing contests to cooking
demonstrations, a chicken street dance and parade. Local
restaurants will be featuring their most popular Chicken recipes
so please be sure to check the menus. For more information,
contact the Chamber at (831)623-2454 or visit
www.sjbchamber.com |
September
19 - 20 |
Cactus & Succulent Show And Sales 9am to
5pm in Jardine’s Restaurant courtyard in San Juan Bautista. This
is your chance to see unusual and weird drought resistant plants
for sale! Admission free (831) 758-6645 or click on “events” at
pantry@montereybay.com. Presented by
Monterey Bay Area Cactus and Succulent Society. |
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October 2 - 4 |
Annual San Benito County Fair at
Bolado Park Fairgrounds. For information visit
www.sanbenitocountyfair.com or call
831-628-3421. |
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October 10 |
The Condor
Classic Bicycle Event.
Enjoy the beautiful historic countryside of early California as
you ride through San Benito County. The Condor Classic offers 4
dynamic rides ranging from a flatland ride through the San Juan
Valley to a 100 mile ride to Pinnacles National Monument and
back around the Gabilan mountain range. Select your ride and
register now to reserve a space. The ride will end at San Juan
Oaks Country Club with the type of BBQ San Benito County is
famous for.
For more details go to
www.condorclassic.com |
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October 24 |
San Juan Bautista Ghost
Walk Guided
walking tour of several local sites with ghost sightings.
Tours leave at 6:00, d6:15 AND 6:30 P.M. Includes hors d'
oeuvres, Halloween candy and beverages. Cost: $15 per Adult;
$10 per Child
All proceeds to benefit the
San Juan Bautista Rotary Club
For more information
contact Rotarians: Lisa 623-4548, Cara 588-9407, or Andrew
801-3509
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October 25 |
Autumn Art
Workshop and Raffle. (9am -11pm)
Aromas
Grange. You are invited to take a workshop from one of the
Aromas Hills Artisans artists. Make some art work and take
it home with you! A small fee may be charged for some classes,
but the instruction is free. Come early to enjoy a
country-style breakfast and buy a raffle ticket to win art work
by one of the artists. 831-726-1786 |
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November 1 |
Dia de los
Muertos Altar in the Native Daughters Adobe Sala. Open to the
public and serving hot apple cider from 5pm to 8pm. Located at
203 Fourth Street. Sponsored by the Native Daughters of the
Golden West Parlor #179. Call
623-2664 or 623-2001 for more details. |
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November 11 |
Veterans Day Parade: In recognition of all
Veterans. The day’s event will start with a military fly-over in
downtown Hollister followed by a parade. A ceremony will take
place in the Veterans Memorial Building. Presented by the
Veterans Coalition of San Benito County. BBQ to follow. For
more information call 831-801-7424 or visit
www.sbcveterans.org |
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November 19 -January 10 |
18th Annual Images of the
Virgin Exhibit. Enjoy this juried show by women artists
from all over the United States and Mexico. Hosted by Galeria
Tonantzin. Call (831) 623-2783 for more info. |
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November 24 - January 6 |
21 Saints of
the California Missions.
Self guided walking tour guides are available at the SJB Chamber
office free of charge. Each Saint is sponsored by individual
donations. Call 831-623-2454 or visit our website at
www.sjbchamber.com |
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December 5 |
4th
Annual Holiday in Lights Parade starting at 5:30pm.
The San Juan Bautista Chamber of Commerce
presents holiday fun for the whole family! See Santa and all the
entries coming down Third Street during the Merchant Holiday
Open House. Applications are available at
www.sjbchamber.com under “applications and forms” or
call/stop by the chamber office. 831-623-2454 |
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December 5 - 6 |
Holiday Open
Studios (10am-4pm) Aromas Hills Artisans welcome you into
their studios. On this free self-guided tour, you get a glimpse
of the creative working space of the artists. Enjoy talking to
the artists while finding a unique gift for someone special. See
a preview of the artists work and download a free map at
www.aromashillsartisans.com. Or
call 831-726-1786. |
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December 5 - 6 |
SJB
Merchants Holiday Open House.
(10am-8pm) Refreshments/decorations/gifts/raffle. Photos with
Santa. 831-623-2454. |
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December 12 |
Annual Caroling
and Candlelight Tour.
(6:30pm) Meet at State Historic Park. Open to the public of all
ages and free. Stroll through downtown San Juan Bautista while
singing carols. Refreshments served at the State Historic Park
afterwards. If rain, singing & refreshments will be held inside
in the historic Plaza Hotel. Dress warm. Sponsored by the
Historic State Park, Plaza History Association and the SJB
Chamber of Commerce. 831-623-2454 |
December 18
(At sunset) |
Annual Holiday
Bonfire/Hayden Christmas Celebration.
At sunset. Enjoy fellowship and the warmth of a very large fire
at this event located on the corner of San Jose and First St.
next to Casa Maria and the Community Center. Kids- visit with
Santa!
Sponsored by
SJB Service Club. 831-623-2033. |
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December 21 |
Winter
Solstice at the Old Mission San Juan Bautista 6:30am. For
more information, call 831-623-2127. |
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December 21 |
Winter
Solstice Continental Breakfast served at the Adobe, 203 Fourth
St. after the sunrise observance in and around the Mission San
Juan Bautista. Proceeds to benefit the Native Daughters
Children’s Foundation. Hosted by the Native Daughters of the
Golden West Parlor #179. For more information Call
831-623-2664 or 831-623-2001. |
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For corrections and/or additions, please
email to
sjbcc@sbcglobal.net or mail to SJB
Chamber of Commerce, P.O. Box 1037, San Juan Bautista, CA
95045. |
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To verify specific events,
dates and times call the San Juan Bautista Chamber of Commerce:
209 Third Street,
PO Box 909
San Juan Bautista, CA 95045
Phone: (831) 623-2454
Fax: (831) 623-0674
E-mail:
sjbcc@sjbchamber.com
Web Site:
http://www.sjbchamber.com |