Atascadero Fall Festival 2026

The 6th annual Atascadero Fall Festival has NEW DATES in 2026! Friday, October 16th - Sunday, October 18th at the Sunken Gardens in downtown Atascadero! Presented by Visit Atascadero, Tecate and Dos Equis.
This FREE ADMISSION, family-friendly event will feature a Carnival with Rides & Games, 40+ Bands on 2 Stages and over 60 merchant and food vendors!
Headlined by Los Hermanos Mendoza on Friday night and Fall Fest debut for National Touring Reggae Artist, Vana Liya on Saturday night!
FREE Admission and FREE parking!!!
Schedule:
Friday, October 16th: 4 - 10 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday, October 17th - 18th: 12 - 10 p.m.
The Fall Fest is "Fun for the Whole Family," and has a little bit of everything for everyone!
One of the largest events in San Luis Obispo County, this event brings smiles to everyones faces and we hope you can join us again this year!
We are excited to announce that Colony Days will be taking place during the Fall Fest! Their Colony Days Parade will begin at 10 a.m. and then you can celebrate with us through the night!
SPECIAL EVENTS:
• Suds at Sunken Gardens Beer & Wine Festival
Saturday, October 17th from 12 - 3:30 p.m.
Tickets available Soon
- Discounted Wristbands on sale soon! Ends Thursday, October 15th at 10 pm
https://www.atascaderofallfest.com/carnival
• Carnival Rides for all ages and heights!
• 40+ Food & Merchant Vendors with a variety of selections!
• Craft beer by Wild Fields Brewhouse, Figueroa Mountain Brewing Co., Firestone Walker Brewing Co., and Topa Topa Brewing Co.!
• Mead by Honest Abe!
• Cocktails by Rod & Hammer SLO Stills!
• Wine by Ruby Cellars!
Make it a weekend and stay at one of our Lodging Partners!
• SpringHill Suites Paso Robles / Atascadero (Located just down the road from the event)
Link coming soon.
• Holiday Inn Express & Suites of Atascadero (Located just an exit away from the event)
https://www.ihg.com/holidayinnexpress/hotels/us/en/atascadero/ataca/hoteldetail?fromRedirect=true&qSrt=sBR&qIta=99502056&icdv=99502056&qSlH=ataca&qCpid=100198555&qAAR=ILIZP&qRtP=ILIZP&setPMCookies=true&qSHBrC=EX&qDest=9010%20West%20Front%20Road%2C%20Atascadero%2C%20CA%2C%20US&showApp=true&adjustMonth=false&srb_u=1
• Fairfield Suites (Located just down the road from the event)
https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1784647881732&key=GRP&app=resvlink&_branch_match_id=1539395097312878309&_branch_referrer=H4sIAAAAAAAAA8soKSkottLXTywo0MtNLCrKzC8p0UvOz9UvSi0uy0wtN7LPTLE1NLcwMTMxt7AwNDc2UstOrbR1DwpQA2qxBanKyczLVqsrSk1LBWrPS49PKsovL04tsg1OTEssygQAMdcMeWEAAAA%3D
• The Carlton (Just steps from the Sunken Gardens)
Link coming soon.
You can also stay at one of the many over night accommodations in Atascadero! www.visitatascadero.com/lodging
This is an En Fuego Event production.