Cruisin’ Weekend brings cruise, car show, dancing, and more to Atascadero
Weekend includes a cruise, car show, and live performances
Weekend includes a cruise, car show, and live performances– The City of Atascadero will present Cruisin’ Weekend on Friday, Aug. 21, and Saturday, Aug. 22, with a car cruise, car show, live music, dancing, and community performances.
The weekend will begin with the 33rd annual Hot El Camino Cruise Nite at 6:30 p.m. Friday in downtown Atascadero. About 200 classic, antique, and exotic vehicles from local residents and other participants across California will cruise along El Camino Real from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
The cruise will follow a new route this year along El Camino Real between Morro Road, also known as Highway 41, and San Jacinto Avenue. Registration for vehicles participating in the cruise has sold out.
Cruisin’ Weekend will continue with the 35th annual Mid-State Cruizers Car Show from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at Atascadero Lake Park. Attendees can view the interiors and exteriors of a range of antique cars.
The 10th annual Dancing in the Streets will begin at 5 p.m. Saturday in downtown Atascadero and continue until 10 p.m. Bands will perform on stages around Sunken Gardens.
The entertainment lineup will include the Cassie B Band, the Molly Ringwald Project, the Steppin’ Out Band, and the 90’s Babiez Ultimate Party Band. Community performances will include 805 Movement & Performance Arts at Historic City Hall and the SLO Wipeout Band at the East Mall Stage between band sets.
Food trucks and vendors will sell craft beer, wine, cider, margaritas, and distilled spirits. The Central Coast Zoo Foundation will coordinate the beverage vendors, and proceeds will benefit the Central Coast Zoo. Local merchants will also be open during the event.
All Cruisin’ Weekend events are free to attend. Food and drinks will be available for purchase.
More information about the events and road closures is available at www.VisitAtascadero.com/Cruise or by calling (805) 470-3360.
