Exciting Local Pismo Beach Events

Enjoy this monthly pop-up market at Dinosaur Caves Park including local artisans, music, food and family fun!

2025 dates include: April 6, May 4, July 6, August 3, September 7, October 5, November 2, December 7 – 10am 4pm

Location: Dinosaur Caves Park 2701 Price St, Pismo Beach, CA 93449

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Corgis are taking over Pismo Beach—and you’re invited to the ultimate weekend getaway made just for corgi lovers! Corgi Nation Vacation returns in 2025, and we’re turning up the fun even more.

This isn’t just another event—it’s a full weekend of corgi-friendly VIP experiences, sunshine, and seaside bonding, set against the stunning backdrop of California’s Central Coast.

We’ve got an unforgettable weekend planned for you and your pup. From oceanfront pawties and pup-approved sunset wine tastings to laid-back brunches and beach festivals, every moment is crafted to help you relax, connect, and make lifelong memories—with your corgi by your side!

Date: September 12th-14th, 2025

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Join us for a weekend of surf, sun, and fun at the Still Frothy Surf Festival.

Date: September 27, 2025 All Day

Location: Pismo Beach Pier 49Q4+86 Pismo Beach, California

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WSA is an official West Coast member organization of USA Surfing and is dedicated to promoting and preserving the sport of surfing through fun, family oriented surf competitions. WSA members can earn an entry in the USA Surfing Prime and USA Surfing Championships and Team Trials.

Date: October 11, 2025-October 12, 2025 (All Day)

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A community tradition since 1946, the annual Pismo Beach Clam Festival, attracts generations of families and visitors from all around, who look forward to spending three days overlooking the Pacific Ocean in Pismo Beach.

This two-day festival is filled with live music, food and commercial vendors, Kids Clam Rescue and the ticketed event, Clam Chowder Cook Off. Tickets will go on sale in August.

Saturday’s best local clam chowder cook-off contest is a crowd favorite where local Pismo Beach restaurants get the chance to compete for the title of Best Local Clam Chowder Winner. Pick your favorite and be the judge for the People’s Choice winner.

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We are headed back to the Pismo Beach Pier for the 2025 Surfing For Hope Longboard Classic! Join us November 14, 15, and 16 as we welcome the World Surf League’s best longboard surfers from the WSL North American Region.

On Saturday the 15th, we will also host a Cancer Resource Health Fair on Saturday on the pier, a VW Vintage Car Expo on the Pier Plaza, and our Annual Cancer Benefit Gala on Saturday evening at the Vespera Resort in Pismo Beach.

Date: November 14, 2025-November 16, 2025  

Location: Pismo Beach Pier 49Q4+86 Pismo Beach, California

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The City of Pismo Beach is pleased to welcome USA Surfing to Pismo Beach for the USA Surfing Prime Series, a 10-stop competition tour on East and West Coasts and Hawaii featuring the best under 18 surfers. USA Surfing is the exclusive ISA-recognized national federation for the sport of surfing in the US.

Date: November 22, 2025-November 23, 2025

Location: Pismo Beach Pier 49Q4+86 Pismo Beach, California

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Join the City of Pismo Beach Recreation for the annual tree lighting at the end of the pier! Holiday Harmony will be on Friday, December 5th, from 5:30 to 7:30 pm this year! Enjoy kids’ activities like visits with Santa, snow play, cookie decorating, and bounce houses. Bring the whole family to kick off the holiday season by the sea.

Date: December 5, 2025
Time: 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

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Join the Pismo Beach Chamber and City of Pismo Beach for Christmas By the Sea.

Pismo Beach is the place to be for your holiday memories. From the holiday lights, to creatively decorated surfboards and great shopping incentives, there is no better place to spend the holidays than Pismo Beach! We will kick this off on Small Business Saturday, Saturday November 30th, with a special shopping incentive. With purchased made on November 30th from Pismo and Shell Beach businesses you can enter to win a drawing for gift cards from our local businesses.

Meet us in the Pier Plaza to have photos with Santa and enter for the drawing. We hear Santa is bringing along some friends, so make sure to stop by and see us! For complete details, please check out the link below.

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Date: November 30, 2025 - January 02, 2026