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Pismo Beach Visitor Guide
It is just mid-November and the Monarch count at the Butterfly Grove is already at 20,000. This is good news because the highest counts are usually seen towards the end of December. The highest count for last year was 24,000. That count was the second highest in the last 6 years. It will be very interesting to see where we end up this year.
For all of the historical counts you can go here.
Pumpkins on the Pier in Pismo Beach Oct. 29th, 2011
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.
| Date & Time | SUNDAY OCTOBER 16TH. ACTIVITY | COST |
| 9:00 AM -4 PM | Surf School | $30.00 |
| This clinic will teach the fundamentals of beginning surfing including the following: Water safety, controlling your board, getting to a proper stance and ride a wave. Cost is $30 for a 1 hour lesson by professional surf instructors. Includes surf board, wet suit rental and an event t-shirt. | ||
| 12 PM to 3 PM | Beer/Wine served at the Pier Pub | $4.00 per drink |
| 11 AM to 5 PM | Beer/Wine served at the mini booth beside the stage | $4.00 per drink |
| 12 PM to 1:30 PM | Bands – On stage two sessions times TBD | Free |
| 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM | ||
| Saturday Oct 15 | Surf and Bubbles on the pier | $25 |
| 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM | ||
| Noon to 1PM | Clam Dig, 200 Pismo Clams are buried in the sand in a roped off area. Children 11 years old and under dig them up and exchange them for prizes. | Free |
| 9 AM to 5 PM | CPL Vendors | Varies |
| 9 AM to 5 PM | Unicycle rider and balloon man for throughout CPL | Balloon costs vary, entertainment free |
Friday Events
Friday, Oct. 14 Wine Walk – This downtown event pairs Local Winemakers with businesses for a taste of wine while introducing them to their businesses. Each participant business will set up a tasting station and a winery expert. Wine glasses will be included in the price. $15.00 for one, or $25 for two.
October 14-16: 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 walk, surf contest, sandcastle contest, food, music and more. For more information 800-443-7778
