Downtown
Event Calendar
The Hollister Downtown Association is
pleased to sponsor and support local events
suitable for the whole family welcoming
locals and visitors alike to experience all
downtown has to offer.
 Hollister
Get RED
February 1 – 29,
2012
Join HDA member businesses in making
an effort to get heart healthy
during the month of February!
Get your blood pressure checked,
take part in organized walks, enjoy
heart-healthy menu items and take
advantage of special sales, events,
and promotions, and educational
opportunities all focused on your
heart.
More
information.... |
 Charming Chairs
April 2 – 14,
2012
Whimsical, fun,
outrageous chairs created by local
residents and artists all sold to
the highest bidder in a 2-week
silent auction. Opening reception
at Blak Sage Gallery at 727 San
Benito Street on April 2. Chairs will be on
display at various downtown
businesses and returned to the
Gallery for a final bidding
reception on the 14th, 4 - 7pm. The
funds are donated to HDA's Endowment
Fund.
More
information.... |
 Spring Cleanup
Saturday,
April 21, 2012
A community supported cleanup of
downtown, including pulling weeds,
planting, scrubbing and painting.
Volunteer for this annual event and
help beautify our downtown! Groups
are welcome. Sponsors and
volunteers are always needed!
More
information.... |
 Downtown Certified Farmers'
Market
Wednesdays from May 2
through September 26, 2012
Every Wednesday from 3 - 7 pm. On
Fifth Street, enjoy the very best in
fresh produce and flowers, organic
meat and poultry, specialty baked
goods, local olive oils and honey,
sausages, BBQ, and so much more. On
the corner of 4th and San Benito
Streets next to the FREE parking
garage, you'll find crafts and
information booths, bounce house for
the kids and often live
entertainment.!
More
information.... |
Spring Shop Hop
Saturday, May 5,
2012
This County-wide shopping
opportunity promotes local goods and
services in our own "backyard".
Special sales, tastings, promotions
and giveaways make this a fun day
out with friends. Check here
for specific offerings at
participating businesses as the
date.
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 Spotlight on San Benito County
Trade Show
Thursday, May 12,
2011
Come see the best that San Benito
County has to offer. Booths, lots of
people and a wonderful mixer
following. Come down and stay the
day at the Veterans' Memorial
Building located in downtown
Hollister.
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 SBC Chamber Saddle Horse Show &
Rodeo Parade
Thursday, June 21, 2012
More
information.... |
 Movies Under The Stars
Thursday nights, TBD,
2012
Enjoy great movies every Thursday
night all summer long! Movies begin
at dusk.
Click here for movie schedule.
More
information.... |
 26th Annual Street Festival & Car
Show
Saturday, July 21, 2012 ♦
10 am to 5 pm
Don't miss this great event!!
Classic Car Show of over 160 cars, 3
stages of live entertainment, Kids
Zone, merchant sales, vendors,
demonstrations, Pedal, Model and
Specialty car displays, and FREE
watermelon. Free admission.
More
information.... |
 Mexican Independence Day Parade
Sunday, September 16, 2012
Come celebrate Mexican Independence
Day in Downtown Hollister with
downtown's annual parade starting at
11:30! For more information,
contact Ruben Rodriquez at (831)
902-5103. |
Fall
Downtown Cleanup
Saturday,
September 22, 2012
A community supported cleanup of
downtown, including pulling weeds,
planting, scrubbing and painting.
Volunteer for this annual event and
help beautify our downtown! Groups
are welcome.
More
information....
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 San Benito High School Homecoming
Parade
Friday, TBD,
2012
Come downtown and cheer for the
students of San Benito High School
in their annual fun parade.
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 Veteran's Day Parade
Sunday, November 11, 2012 ♦
1:30 pm
Come downtown to celebrate and
remember the courageous men and
women of the armed forces who
protect and serve our country.
For more information, please visit
www.sbcveterans.org
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 Black Friday
Friday,
November 23, 2012
Discover the merchants of Downtown
Hollister for all of your holiday
shopping! Grab your friends and
enjoy a day of great shopping and
dining.
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 22nd Annual Lights On
Celebration
Saturday, November
24, 2012
Kick off the winter holiday season
with this annual event that features
the ceremonial lighting of downtown
buildings and trees. Don't miss the
parade, merchant open house, Santa's
Village, live entertainment, and the
arrival of Mr. & Mrs. Claus!
More
information....
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Holiday Cheer Shop Hop
Saturday, December 1, 2012
This 2nd annual Holiday Shop Hop
promotes local goods and services
available in our community.
Shop local for all of your
gift-giving needs and have fun while
you are doing it!
Participating businesses offer
special sales, promotions, tastings,
etc. as well as a chance to win one
of several fabulous gift baskets!
Stop in at a participating
restaurants for a "refueling" and
make a whole day of it! Check
our website for more details as the
date approaches.
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For even more information about events
happening throughout San Benito County,
please visit the San Benito County Chamber
of Commerce web site at
www.sanbenitocountychamber.com.
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Parking
is FREE with 2-hour parking areas
sprinkled throughout the downtown
and FREE ALL DAY parking in the
convenient Briggs Parking Structure.
