May  1

Spring Festival - 12noon-4pm
Displays at Cambria Historical Museum,Heritage flowers from Hearst Castle Gardens, Small Farmers Market, Crafts for Children, Light Refreshments. Flower Show with floral decorations displayed throughout town. Sponsored by Cambria Womens Athletic Club of Cambria
Contact: Dawn Dunlap Phone: 805-927-0174

May  1 - 29

Piedras Blancas Lighthouse Tour - 9:45
Tours are offered Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, excluding Federal holidays. 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. $10 for adults, $5 for ages 6-17, and free for children 5 and under.. Special arrangements must be made for groups of 10 or more - call 927-7361. Phone: 927-6811

May  1 - 29

Romance Month presented by Allied Arts - 3 pm Theatre at the Old Grammar School
Free movies and family games presented by Allied Arts May 1 movie - Sandra Bullock goes undercover at a beauty pageant May 8 movie - class differences of two young lovers in the 1940's from 2004 May 15 movie- sing along with Meryl Streep and ABBA songs May 22 family game tournament - draw a phrase to your teammates May 29 movie - open mic comedy stand-up, tell a joke or funny story
Contact: Jeff Mar Phone: 927-4742

May  2

Polenta Dinner - 11am-5pm Old Santa Rosa Chapel
Benefits Old Santa Rosa Chapel $15 Adults/$5 Children under 12
Contact: Dawn Dunlap Phone: 927-0174

May  2

Youth Music Fund Recital & Tea - 2-4pm Community Presbyterian Church, 2250 Yorkshire Dr.,Cambria
Showcases the achievements of fourteen talented music scholarship students, ranging in age from 8 to 17, who are involved in various fields of study: voice, piano, guitar, drums and trumpet. Tickets $5. Age 16 and under admitted free - on sale at the Chamber, Joslyn Center and at the door. Proceeds go to the Cambria Chorale's Youth Music Fund. Contact: Viv Goff - 927-9443

May  2

Wildflower Identification Walk - 10-12 Fiscalini Ranch Preserve.
D. R. Miller, organizer of the annual Cambria Wildflower Show, will take participants on a wildflower walk on the Fiscalini Ranch to hone their identification skills.

May  2

Annual Strawberry Waffle Breakfast - 8:30-1:00 The Joslyn Center
Annual Strawberry Waffle Breakfast at the Joslyn Center, Cambria

May  5

Agri-Business Tour -
Tickets go on sale March 1, $55 each. Purchase on-line at www.pasorobleschamber.com or call (805) 238-0506. Phone: 238-0506
Web site: http://www.pasorobleschamber.com

May  7 - 31

Cambria Fiber Arts Show -
Featured artists Judy Schuster and Friends. This will also be a juried show open to other fiber artists. Allied Arts will co-sponsor this exhibit with The Cambria Ball & Skein Shop. Prizes will be presented. A prospectus will be available at www.ArtistsOfCambria.com or may be picked up at The Old Grammar School Gallery located at 1350 Main Street in Cambria. Call for hours.

May  8

The Sixth Mitford Tea - 1-2:30pm and 3:30-5pm St. Paul's Episcopal Church 2700 Eton Rd., Cambria
To benefit St. Paul's and C.A.R.E.S. of Cambria. Two seatings 1:00 to 2:30p.m. and 3:30 to 5p.m.$20 Donation Shop at the Parish Porch Boutique. Raffle Tickets: 2 for $5 3 for $ and 5 for $10.Many Lovely Prizes from Local Merchants
Contact: Joni Michel Phone: 927-7608

May  8

"Saturday on the Green" - Joslyn Center in Cambria, 950 Main Street
Southern California lawn bowling clubs will be hosting their annual community open house, "Saturday on the Green" on May 8th. Local clubs held this event to expose the sport of lawn bowls and remind the locals that we are a part of the city.. It's a fun filled event and it's FREE.

May  14 - 15

"8x8 Show and Fundraiser" - 2-7 pm May 14, 10-5 pm May 15 Vets Hall 1000 Main Street
Allied Arts will present its "8x8 Show and Fundraiser" at the Vetereans Memorial Hall, Corner of Main Street and Cambria Road. Each painting, presented in a 8 inch by 8 inch format, will be available for sale. For more information contact Tish Rogers at 924-0223, or see the Gallery Section of Allied Arts website www.ArtistsOfCambria.com
Contact: Tish Rogers Phone: 924-0223
Web site: http://www.ArtistsOfCambria.com

May  15

3rd Annual Garden Fair at the Cambria Nursery - Cambria Nurserty & Florist
This Saturday garden fair, in conjunction with the Cambria Garden Tour & Extravaganza on Sunday, May 16th, features seminars let by renowned horticultural experts, garden workshops & demonstrations, food, entertainment and garden related booths. We aim to inspire, educate and motivate both expert and novice gardeners, as well as anyone who likes to stop and smell the flowers.
Contact: Becky Smith Phone: 927-4747 x204
Web site: http://ww.gardenersevents.com

May  16

17th Annual Cambria Garden Extravaganza & Gourmet Delights - 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Cambria Nursery & Florist 2801 Eton Drive
On Sunday, May 16th, Cambria's 17th Annual Garden Extravaganza and Gourmet Delights will offer exclusive access to six spectacular and unique private gardens located in the beautiful pines-by-the-sea community. During the event to benefit Cambria's New Dawn Montessori School, attendees are invited to spend the day strolling through garden sanctuaries in the quaint seaside town, while enjoying complimentary gourmet offerings from the area's top restaurants. There will be live performances from central coast musicians, and the work of several local artists will be on display in the gardens. The Tour will begin with registration and a continental breakfast between 9a.m. and 10:30 a.m. in the gardens of the Cambria Nursery & Florist at 2801 Eton Road. Participants are then invited to enjoy the tour's featured gardens at their own pace between 9.a.m. and 2 p.m. The event will culminate with a dessert and champagne reception back at the Cambria Nursery & Florist from 2-3 p.m. Raffle prizes, including a grand prize of One Week Cruise to the Mexican Riviera, will be awarded. Tickets are $35 and may be purchased by calling the New Dawn ticket hotline at 805-909-2181, online at www.cambriagardentour.com or at the Cambria Nursery & Florist at 2801 Eton. Tickets may also be purchased on the day of the event for $40 at the Cambria Nursery & Florist. Quantities are limited and purchasing in advance is recommended. Raffle tickets are available for purchase prior to the event and on the day of the tour. For more information, visit the tour website.
Contact: Becky Smith Phone: 927-4747 x204
Web site: http://www.cambriagardentour.com

May  21 - 23

Paso Robles Wine Festival -
Tasting in the Park . Call 239-8463 or visit PASOWINE.COM for more info. Phone: 239-8463
Web site: http://www.PASOWINE.COM

May  21

Harmony Cellars Winemaker Dinner at Robin's Restaurant in Cambria - 7pm - 7pm Robins Restaurant
Dine on eclectic, market fresh cuisine paired with artisan wines in a tranquil blooming garden. Reservations required $85/club $92/pp
Contact: Erin Phone: 927-1625

May  22

Annual Fish Fry - 4-6pm Take Out/7-9pm Dinner Joslyn Center
Fish fry at the Joslyn Center, sponsored by Cambria Fishing Club. Take our $12 from 4-6 pm. Dinner $15 from 7-9 pm.
Contact: Herb Connor Phone: 927-8486

May  22

Harmony Cellars Hot & Cool Saturday -
We'll be 'hot' and 'cool' this Saturday! The 'hot' ones will be pouring in Paso Park. The 'cool' ones will be chilling at our coastal tasting room. Wine Fest Ticket holders receive a FREE tasting.
Contact: Erin Phone: 927-1625

May  23

Taste of Spain at Harmony Cellars - Harmony Cellars 3255 Harmony Valley Road
Just how high can you raise your 'porron?!' We'll challenge you to drink from this traditional wine pitcher made famous in Spain. Spanish style snacks & wines by the glass available for purchase.
Contact: Erin Phone: 927-1625
Web site: http://www.harmonycellars.com

May  23 - 30

"Rivers of Songs" - 3:00 Community Presbyterian Church 2250 Yorkshire Drive
The Cambria Chorale, under the direction of Michael Bierbaum, will perform " River of Songs" a reperoire of beloved vintage American music, in concert Sunday matinees, May 23 and 30 at 3pm and Saturday evening, May 29 at 7pm at the Community Presbyterian Church, 2250 Yorkshire Drive. Tickets, $10 each, are available at the Chamber, the Joslyn Center and at the door. For info: Bev Goff at 927-0443 or Donna Crocker 924-1776. Proceeds benefit the Youth Music Scholarship Fund.
Contact: Viv Goff Phone: 927-0443 or  924-1776