It’s “May Day” — Friday, May 1! That means it’s time to reconnect with the Earth, the community, and with your own inner fire.
And, who shows up to assist? The “Full May Flower Moon,” of course! Cultivate your passions and desires, encourage them to burst into bloom, and you will be rewarded with an abundance of good things in your life!
We’re entering one of our busiest event months of the year. Hold on to your hat as we begin on Saturday, May 9, from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. with the Annual Olive and Lavender Festival hosted by The Downtown Main Street Association in the City Park. This is the 18th festival for lavender and the 22nd for olives. The iconic smell and colors of lavender will greet you everywhere. You will feel calm, serene, and peaceful as you wander through the park enjoyingdemonstrations and tastings of local olive oils and lavender treats. There is an array of plants, foods, and gifts everywhere! Remember, tomorrow is Mother's Day!
Sunday, May 10, is dedicated to mothers everywhere!
“A Mother is your First friend, your Best Friend, and your Forever Friend.” — Amit Kalantri
Armed Forces Day is remembered on Saturday, May 16, this year. A time when we pay tribute to men and women who serve in the United States Armed Services: Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, and Reserve Units whohave all been unified in the Department of Defense.
“What counts is not necessarily the size of the dog in the fight, it’s the size of the fight in the dog.” — Dwight D. Eisenhower
The weekend of May 15-17 presents the Paso Robles Wine Festival. For over 40 years, the Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance has orchestrated this event, originally in the Downtown City Park, now at the Paso Robles Event Center. Over 100 wineries will participate, accompanied by food pairings, music and everything wine. Go to Pasowine.com for details.
We’re going back to the Downtown City Park for the 18th annual Golden State Classic Car Show on May 23 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Enjoy viewing over 100 cars and trucks, music, raffles, food trucks, and the Manufacturers’ Row. There’s even model building for the kids to make and take. Go to Goldenstateclassics.org for details and registrations.Don’t forget there’s a Friday Night Pre-Show Dinner you can sign up for!
Monday, May 25, is the official Memorial Day for 2026. Dedicated to honoring the men and women who gave their lives while serving in the United States military.
“Those who have long enjoyed such privileges as we enjoy, forget in time that men have died to win them.” — Dwight D. Eisenhower
Go to pasocemetery.com for details on observances in Paso Downtown Main Street Association will complete the Month of May on Thursday, the 28th, with our May Mixer from 5:30 p.m. or after work, until 7:30 p.m. We’ll be meeting at Yes Cocktail Company, located at 2915 Union Road, Suite C ([805] 591-4735). Join us to learn about craft cocktails, mixers, syrups, and more effortless mixologies. Call Main Street for Mixer Information at (805) 238-4103
We’re moving out of a fast-paced, busy month of May into a calmer June.
As Mahatma Gandhi said: “There is more to life than increasing its speed.”
Stop and smell the roses!
