Hollister Downtown News & Events

Welcome to our members.

Thank you so much for your support!

Your business could be here. Join today!

The Hollister Downtown Association has moved! Stop by and come see us at our new location

at 350 Sixth Street, Suite 102.

Hollister Downtown Association

Hollister Certified Famers' Market

Downtown Hollister

Every Wednesday April 17 through Oct. 16, 2024

3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Come to Downtown Hollister and pick up fruits and veggies and shop in our wonderful local businesses and restaurants!



For more information, please call the Hollister Downtown Association at 831-636-8406 or reach us via email at events@downtownhollister.org.

San Benito Historical Society

150th Anniversary of San Benito County- 2024

San Benito Historical Park

8300 Airline Hwy, Tres Pinos, CA 95075

July 27th 2024, 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Celebrate the County's 150th Anniversary at the Historical park. It is bound to be a momentous occasion with lots of entertainment, food trucks, vendors, partner booths, and activities for the whole family!

We truly hope you can make it out there and celebrate with us as we tip our hats to the past and look to a hopeful and bright future for this County.

Masquerade Jewelry & Accessories $5 Fundraising Sale

Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital Auxiliary

Horizon Room

Thursday, July 25th 7:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m.

Friday, July 26th 7:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m.

Stop by and support the community by purchasing a piece of jewelry from the $5 fundraiser!

For more information visit https://www.masqueradefundraising.com.

Don Pilar Tequila & Beer Tasting

San Benito County Chamber of Commerce

House of Cars

Friday, July 26th 2024

5:30 p.m.- 9:00 p.m.

Email marketing@sanbenitocountychamber.com for available sponsorships.

68th Annual Wine & Food Tasting

Gabilan Chapter Seneca Family Agencies

Swank Farms, The Experience

4751 Pacheco Pass Highway, Hollister CA 95023

Saturday, August 24th 2024

4:30 p.m.- 7:00 p.m.

Lovers of good wine, beer & food will enjoy one of California’s oldest wine tasting experiences while raising funds to benefit adoption, foster care & mental health for your youth in San Benito County.

Garden Casual/Dressy attire

Visit www.gabilanseneca.org

Household Hazardous Waste

San Benito County

2650 John Smith Rd. Hollister, CA 95023

3rd Saturday of Every Month

9:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m.

For more information call: (831)636-4110.

Creating with Polymer Clay Beginner 3 Class Series

Hollister Artisans Mercantile

650 San Benito St. #150, Hollister, CA 95023

Class Dates:

#1- July 27th, 2024 from 11:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

#2- August 17th, 2024 from 11:00 a.m.- 1:30 p.m.

#3- August 31st, 2024 from 12:00 p.m.- 1:30 p.m.

For more information visit: hollisterartisansmercantile.com/

Watercolor Wednesdays

Hollister Artisans Mercantile

650 San Benito St. #150, Hollister, CA 95023

July 3rd- Sept. 4th 2024

10:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m.

Sign up for our ten week watercolor class series, you can sign up for one class or all 10.

Sign up at: hollisterartisansmercantile.com

Intermediate Wire Wrapping

Hollister Artisans Mercantile

650 San Benito St. #150, Hollister, CA 95023

Saturday, July 27th, 2024

3:00 p.m.

During this class you will use copper wire to embellish a cabochon of your choice with a tree of life wrap.

For more information call: (831)297-7200.

2024 VW Freestyle 80's Night Welcoming Party

Nor Cal Dub Affair

18th Barrel Tasting Room

San Juan Bautista, CA

Friday, July 26th, 2024

5:00 p.m.- 10:00 p.m.

Custom/ Vintage Car Show Festival & Swap Meet

Nor Cal Dub Affair

Mission San Juan Bautista

July 27th, 2024

For more information visit dubaffair.com

Kite & Bike Day

Aromas Community Park

300 Aromas Rd. Aromas, CA 95004

July 28th, 2024

2:00 p.m.- 6:00 p.m.

This year's Aromas Kite & Bike Day will have prizes, bike swaps, bike specialists and a lot more family fun. Stop by ad check it out, make sure to wear your helmets!

Kids Zone- San Juan Day

Spirit of San Juan Bautista

Washington between Second & Third Street

Sunday, August 11th, 2024

9:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.

Activities for your children like art projects and more!

Pancake Breakfast- San Juan Day

Spirit of San Juan Bautista

San Juan Bautista Texas Masonic Lodge No. 46, 405 2nd Street

Sunday, August 11th, 2024

8:00 a.m.- 11:00 a.m.

Each ticket is $15.

Kids eat for $10.

Tickets are sold at the door.

For questions or concerns please email sanjuanday22@gmail.com.

2024 Fall Recreation Registration Open

San Juan Bautista Soccer Club

June 26th- July 31st

Scan QR code below to register.

Email sjbsoccerclub@gmail.com for more information.

San Juan Bautista City Library

Arts in The Park

Carl Martin Luck Memorial Park

801 Second St, San Juan Bautista, CA

Saturday, 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Free family fun! Be sure to pack a lunch as you’ll definitely want to stick around for all of the art demonstrations.

Spirit of San Juan

San Juan Day Street Festival

Historic Downtown San Juan Bautista, CA

August 11th 2024, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Our event will celebrate the best of San Juan: antiques, garage sales, pancake breakfast, chickens, good food & drink, family fun & entertainment.

In addition to the many vendor booths, we hope folks will also support our local economy by shopping in the varied stores in town and savoring our many hospitality sites.

For more information contact, sanjuanday22@gmail.com

Community Yard Sales

City of San Juan Bautista Recreation Department

August 11th 2024

8:00 a.m.- 11:00 a.m.

Scan the QR code to sign up for the Community Yard Sale on San Juan Day. No permits required, submit your address by Tuesday, August 6th 2024.

City of San Juan Bautista Recreation Department

Monday Night Lights

Abbe Park

409 5th St. San Juan Bautista, CA 95045

5:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Extended through August.

Join the community for an evening of music and our local food trucks. Bring your friends and family to enjoy your Monday by playing in the park and relaxing.

Foster Farm Ranch Tour

San Benito Agricultural Land Trust

Saturday, August 24th 2024

For members of SBALT!

Scan the QR code below for more information and to register for the tour and/ or reception.

Chili Post 6359 Cook-Off

Anzar High School

58 Monterrey Street, San Juan Bautista, CA 95045

Saturday, September 21st 2024

10:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m.

Contact: Augie Garcia (408) 603-9065 for more information.

VFW Flea Markets 2024

San Juan VFW Post 6359

58 Monterey Street, SJB

Call (408)603-9065 for questions.

Aromas Community Park

Aromas Count Park 2024 Events

San Benito Leadership Institute

Join the program to connect with professionals in the Hollister community, build staff skills and create future leaders. Each seminar session is 9 days long, and by getting involved you can host program events!

Scan the QR code on the flyer below for the program application.

Resource Pop-Up

San Benito County Public Health

San Juan Bautista Library

801 2nd St, San Juan Bautista, CA

Every second Thursday of the month

2:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m.

For more information call (831) 637-5367

Support Your Community Banner Program

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9242

649 San Benito St, Hollister CA, 95023

For more information on how to have a banner placed to honor your loved ones that serve in any of the branches of the United States military, please contact (831)637-6015.

La Catrina Mexican Grill

49 San Benito St, Hollister, CA 95023

Happy Hour is Monday- Friday from 3:00 p.m.- 6:00 p.m.

For more information visit catrinagrill.com

The Barbershop

321 San Felipe Rd, STE A, Hollister, CA 95023

Contact Abraham Gonzales for a fresh haircut at (831)801-4068

Visit genuinebarber.com for more information or scan the QR code below.

Chars Fashion Lounge Boutique

650 San Benito St. STE. 140, Hollister, CA 95023

To see more of the Women's Clothing Boutique, visit our website at cflboutique.com

Hollister Artisans Mercantile

Classes and Workshops

650 San Benito Street

Various Dates

Register online for upcoming classes! Sip and snack while you work.

https://shop.hollisterartisansmercantile.com/classes.htm

Women's Club of Hollister

Since its founding in 1913, The Women's Club of Hollister has provided an opportunity for club members to be leaders in their community.

San Benito County Workforce Development Board

We help job seekers access employment, education, training and support services to succeed in the labor market.

Contact us today to learn more about our program via phone at (831)638-3315 or via email aanderson@cosb.us.

Join now at www.sbcjobs.org.

The GardenShoppe

Host Your Next Private Event With Us

With a capacity of up to 50 guests, our patio provides a gorgeous backdrop for your private event.

We've hosted a variety of events, including classy cocktail parties, bridal showers, baby showers, corporate events, non-profit gatherings, political fundraisers, adult birthday parties, and intimate weddings.

You are more than welcome to bring your own food, hire catering, or inquire about our charcuterie board offerings featuring our gourmet foods. For more information and bookings, please contact The GardenShoppe at 831-265-7039.

Cynthia Holthouse

Mason-Mcduffie

Mortgage Loan Programs

Avenida

A Program by Youth Alliance

Services for Unhoused Youth

For more information contact Jennifer Garcia - (831) 673-9461, jennifer@youthall.org, or go to www.youth-alliance.org.

Creative GDS Sign & Design Studio

Graphic & web design, signs, car wraps, print and illustration.

For more info visit www.CreativeGDS.com or contact us via email info@CreativeGDS.com or via phone (831)245-8428.

San Benito County Community Health & Human Services Agency

Join the community health team. Get involved and help complete agency goals. Scan the code below or email che@cosb.us.

Tuxedo & Styles

731 San Benito St

We have a great quality selection of Tuxedo and Suit rentals for your special occasion. A dress fitting is taken place so you can see and feel your look. Suit in with Style! For more information call (831) 265-7035.

Hollister Police Department's Explorer Program

Applications and more information can be obtained by contacting the explorer unit at: explorers@police.hollister.ca.us or locate information online at The Hollister Police Department's website: https://hollister.ca.gov/government/city-departments/police/.

Superior Court of San Benito County

Volunteer for The Civil Grand Jury

Visit our website for more information: www.sanbenito.courts.ca.gov

San Benito County Free Library

Literacy Program

For more information stop by 470 5th Street or call 831-636-4107 for more information on becoming a learner or a tutor.

Carlisle Business Park

Space Available

The suites and bays at Carlisle Office Park are currently available for lease or month to month. With a good location, solid structures and convenient amenities, this office park offers everything a business could need for daily productivity and overall business growth. For more information go their website at www.carlisleofficepark.com or email carlislebusinesspark@gmail.com.

LDA Help, Inc.

Legal Document Assistant

330 Tres Pinos Road, Bldg. B-2, Ste. 12

Need a more Simple, Personal & Cost-effective solution for preparing your Legal Documents? Starting or in the middle of a case – No Problem. Let us help you save time and money with our professional and courteous services. Click here for more information: www.ldahelp.com

Ranch Days

San Benito Agricultural Land Trust

First Sunday of Each Month, 9:00 a.m. - Noon

Register at our website www.sanbenitoandtrust.org/ranch-days

Dunneville Dance Hall

San Benito County Historical Park

Available to rent through the San Benito County Historical Society,

Living History Day

San Juan Bautista State Historic Park

First Saturday of each Month

11:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Historic Downtown Merchants & visitors dress in Western Attire on Living History Day.

The Hollister Downtown Association needs volunteers to help us with:

• Farmers' Market
• Downtown Clean Up
• Street Festival & Car Show
• Saddle Horse Show Parade
• Lights On Celebration
• Data Entry

If you you are willing to help us for our community events, please submit your application to admin@downtownhollister.org.

Thank you to our newsletter sponsors!

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