A Half-Day Workshop in Ceramics. Patricia Griffin is a master ceramist, and people flock to her two-day workshops. Here’s your unique opportunity for a half-day introduction to make your own ceramic plate. Patty will provide supplies, guide you through learning to etch, underglazing your plate, picking out imagery and etching your plate. 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

The workshop will be held at the Cambria Center for the Arts, 1350 Main Street, Cambria. At the end of the event, you will leave your newly created plate with Patty who will dry and fire the plates. You can pick up the finished plate later or arrange with Patty to ship it to you. The Cambria Scarecrow Festival is a qualified 501(c)3 charity. A portion of your ticket is tax deductible. All ticket prices are per person. All reservations are final and non-refundable. If you are unable to use a reservation, it can be transferred to another person. Otherwise, we can mark your payment in total as a donation to the Festival.

• Saturday, July 13, 1 p.m.
• Limited to 15 persons
• Price $71 per person
• Location: Cambria

An Afternoon on the Historic Bassetti Ranch Featuring Wine and Paella. Over a century ago, the Bassetti Ranch began as a dairy farm. Today, the grandson of those pioneers, along with his wife, raises grapes, olives, flowers, and herbs. Enjoy an afternoon tasting superb wines under the pergola and eating wonderful farm-to-table dishes cooked by our hosts, the Bassetti’s.

This event takes place at the Bassetti Ranch located at 1191 N Green Valley Rd, Cambria, CA 93428. The Cambria Scarecrow Festival is a qualified 501(c)3 charity. A portion of your ticket is tax deductible. All ticket prices are per person. All reservations are final and non-refundable. If you are unable to use a reservation, it can be transferred to another person. Otherwise, we can mark your payment in total as a donation to the Festival.

• Saturday, August 10, 2 p.m.
• Limited to 20 persons
• Price $47 per person
• Location: Cambria

Exploring Wines in the Historic Barn at the Squibb House. Take a tasting tour of a variety of old world wines and learn more about what you like and how they compare to new world varieties as grown in the area. Pair your wine with tastings of appetizers and mini-desserts. And do it all within the beautiful setting that are the Squibb Houses.

The evening takes places at one of Cambria’s most historic properties, the Squibb House, 4063 Burton Dr, Cambria. Bruce Black restored the Squibb House in the East Village of Cambria years ago. Now he has recreated the original barn built on this site in the late 1800s and detailed it with wood from the Pennsylvania barn of his great-great-grandfather, Matha Black. The space features barn wood beams, wide plank floors, custom built Amish furniture, generous windows, lots of light and a charm that is unlike anything else. Food items are prepared by Gayle Jenkins, from A Matter of Taste. The Cambria Scarecrow Festival is a qualified 501(c)3 charity. A portion of your ticket is tax deductible. All ticket prices are per person. All reservations are final and non-refundable. If you are unable to use a reservation, it can be transferred to another person. Otherwise, we can mark your payment in total as a donation to the Festival.

• Thursday, September 12, 5 p.m.
• Limited to 20 persons
• Price $47 per person
• Location: Cambria

An Afternoon Featuring Wine, Food And Games. Imagine enjoying a glass of wine and tasty snacks in a beautiful seaside home located on five acres a few miles north of Cambria. Throw in a little mystery as you get creatively divided into small teams for a unique afternoon of a game custom designed for the day. And there’s a special prize at the end of the journey.

Don’t worry, everyone wins with the food, drink and setting at this great afternoon of fun (and the 2019 game is completely different than the one at our 2018 event!) It will be a very special way to kick off the 2019 Cambria Scarecrow Festival! (After booking, you will be sent an e-mail confirmation and receipt, along with event details and direction.) The Cambria Scarecrow Festival is a qualified 501(c)3 charity. A portion of your ticket is tax deductible. All ticket prices are per person. All reservations are final and non-refundable. If you are unable to use a reservation, it can be transferred to another person. Otherwise, we can mark your payment in total as a donation to the Festival.

• Saturday, September 28, 4 p.m.
• Limited to 48 persons
• Price $47 per person
• Location: Cambria

A Photography Workshop Featuring Scarecrows, The Coast And Breakfast. Have you ever marveled over the great photos on the Cambria Scarecrow Festival Facebook page? Here’s your chance to get some photography tips and tricks from our Facebook master, local photographer Elisabeth Haug. The morning will begin with a continental breakfast and lecture/demonstration with Elisabeth at the San Simeon Lodge Restaurant. Then you will go out and put your new knowledge to use by photographing some of the scarecrows in San Simeon as well as coastal scenes. Ideal for anyone who uses smart phones, digital or even traditional cameras.

• Saturday, October 5, 2019
• 9:00 a.m.
• $27, 12 tickets available

It’s a free day of family fun sponsored by the Lions Club of Cambria and the Cambria Scarecrow Festival. From 11:30 am to 5:00 pm, enjoy scarecrow fun, listen to live music, play games, shop at an arts and crafts fair, and check out our brats, beer and wine tents. Plus, don’t miss the announcement of the 2019 Scarecrow Festival award winners—live from the Pinedorado Stage at 11:30 am.

Special deal. Pre-purchase your brat or sausage, two sides, and beer in a special commemorative mug. Only $20. Avoid the lines and buy your package deal today.

Are you an artist or craftsperson interested in participating in our fair? It’s a great chance to be part of one of the Central Coast’s most popular events. There’s no entry fee. Get all the details and the application form here or fill out the application online here.