Spring is coming and this means warmer weather, more daylight and tons of great activities here in San Luis Obispo. The same goes for the one of a kind Downtown SLO Farmers’ Market where the next few months are packed with entertainment and interactive nights for all ages. Sprinkle a little SLO sunshine and some barbeque into the mix and you are set for a good time.

To help us all hop into spring mode, The Market will be hosting the annual Bunny Trail Downtown on March 24th from 6-8:30 PM.  All families and their children are invited to follow along the Bunny Trail while visiting Downtown businesses and collecting candy and treats on their journey. Downtown Bunny will be making an appearance at the end of the trail for photo-ops  and hugs. Maps of participating businesses can  be picked up on the corner of Higuera and Garden Street.

Clear skies also call for music and good times.  So get ready for another season of the Fresh Picked Concert Series!  Presented by The San Luis Obispo Collection and hosted by San Luis Obispo Downtown Association, the second season is packed with a wide range of musical genres including funk, indie, Americana, reggae and rock!  Local favorite Truth About Seafood will kick off the series on April 7th with their fun, upbeat and catchy tunes. The group has played at Concerts in the Plaza and other venues on the Central Coast and is known for playing a mixture of classic and modern rock to keep the crowd jammin’.  Fresh Picked Concerts will be held from 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM on the Harvest Stage located in the Union Bank parking lot (995 Higuera Street) on the first Thursday of each month from April through October. There is truly a great lineup of local bands that you won’t want to miss. To stay up to date on who’s playing next, check out the San Luis Obispo Downtown Association’s Facebook page and website at DowntownSLO.com.

Then Cal Poly Open House kicks off on April 14th at The Market!  Come show your Poly Pride and check out the university’s various programs, athletics and clubs including its Truck and Tractor Pull Club! The club will be on hand showing off their ultra cool wheels. In addition to the Truck and Tractor Pull display at The Market, an Open House “Club Preview” will take place on the north side of Broad Street off Higuera Street. The street will be lined with various Cal Poly club displays and exhibits.  Also, on Chorro and Higuera streets Cal Poly Sports Club Teams will be in attendance handing out information about their various club sports. Exhibits and demonstrations will provide an opportunity for Market goers to interact with the sports teams.

There are so many spring happenings coming to the Downtown SLO Farmers’ Market  you won’t want to miss out.  Whether you are there the first Thursday of the month for Fresh Picked Concerts, the last Thursday for STEAM Alley or all the amazing things that happen in between, you won’t be disappointed.