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Pioneer Day celebration includes 125th anniversary elements 

Beer garden, bake-off, old-fashioned kids’ games and more planned at annual celebration

Pioneer Day Paso RoblesWith a theme of “Old Fashioned Funfair,” the Paso Robles 125th Anniversary celebration is teaming up with Pioneer Day to bring a few new elements to the City Park during the 2014 Pioneer Day in honor of the city’s Quasquicentennial year. The event takes place on Saturday, Oct. 11.

In addition to the local favorite parade and other activities, there are a handful of fun elements planned to keep people in the park after the parade, including a street dance, a beer garden, a bake-off for amateurs and professionals, old-fashioned kids games including a cake walk and tug of war, and more.

The Ale Garden

Just east of the gazebo you will find the first ever Pioneer Day Beer and Ginger Ale Garden. Firestone Walker Brewing Company, ever dedicated to supporting its community, has donated beer to this event to be sold as a fundraiser for the 125th Anniversary. Ginger Ale will also be for sale, donated by Pithy Little Wine Company. Bottled water will be available for purchase. “Ale Garden” proceeds will be split between the Pioneer Museum, Historical Society and the REC Foundation’s downtown city park playground project.

Bake Off

Are you an amateur or professional baker? Got a famous recipe for apple pie, cobbler or cupcakes? Bring your creation down to the park before the parade for your chance to win bragging rights, and recognition in the local media. No charge to enter. Local “celebrity” judges to be announced. For more information contact Shonna Howenstine at (805) 227-7236 or shonna@prcity.com.

Kids Games

Come introduce your kids or grandkids to the games you loved as a kid. There will be a cake walk, tug of war, sack races, hula hooping and more. Located east of the gazebo.

Street Dance

Let the good times roll! A street dance will take place on Pine Street between 11th and 12th Streets, adjacent to the beer and ginger ale garden. Local favorite Monte Mills and the Lucky Horse Shoe Band are the entertainment.

Antique Equipment Display

Select Pioneer Day parade entries including some of the finest antique wagons and tractors anywhere, will be on display on 12th Street from 1:00 to 4:00 PM for the public to view and take photos with.

Volunteers Needed

If you are interested in being part of this fun celebration as a volunteer, please contact Suzanne Robitaille at (805) 237-7811 or srobitaille@prcity.com.

About the 125th Anniversary Celebration

2014 marks the 125th Anniversary of Paso Robles incorporating as a city, and the community is celebrating the occasion all year, including the “Happy Birthday, Paso Robles” event on March 11, 2014; the old-fashioned 4th of July celebration; an Old-Fashioned Family Fun Day in the park during Pioneer Day in 2014 and a finale on December 31, 2014, and much more. For a complete list of events celebrating the 125th anniversary throughout 2014, go to www.paso125.com.

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