Downtown Events

Spring Cleanup

Saturday, April 20, 2019

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!

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Walk A Mile In Her Shoes

Saturday, April 13, 2019

Walk a Mile in Her Shoes® events are a playful opportunity for men (and women) to raise awareness in their community about the serious causes, effects, and remediations to men's sexualized violence against women. The goal of the event is to bring awareness to the issues of gender violence, child abuse, and sexual assault while promoting positive and healthy gender relations.

10:00AM Registration - 11:00AM Walk Begins

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Downtown Wine & Beer Stroll

Saturday, May 4, 2019

Wine & Beer Stroll through downtown Hollister from 1:00 - 5:00.  Participating businesses will be paired with a local winery where attendees will be poured a 1 oz. taste of wine.  Craft beer tasting will also be available at participating restaurants.  $30 (through April 19); $40 (after April 19)  To participate or for questions, contact the HDA office.

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Downtown Certified Farmers' Market

Wednesdays from May 1 through September 25, 2019

Every Wednesday from 3pm - 7:30pm.  On San Benito Street, enjoy the very best in fresh produce and flowers, organic meat and poultry, specialty baked goods (including gluten-free breads), 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!

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Portuguese Festival

Saturday, June 8 - Sunday, June 9, 2019 

The SDES Portuguese Hall will host the “Queen Coronation” and dance June 8, at 8:30 p.m., at 695 Seventh St., followed by the parade June 9, at 10 a.m. The parade route begins at the Hall, going East on Seventh Street, North on San Benito Street and West on Fifth Street to Sacred Heart Church for the 11 a.m. mass. The mass is followed by the serving of Portuguese sopas and live auction with music to follow after the auction.  The last serving of Portuguese soaps is at 6 pm.  For more information, contact Claudio Silviera (408) 590-3123.

The Model T Ford Club Endurance Run

Saturday & Sunday, Jun 8 - Jun 9, 2019

The Santa Clara Valley Model T Ford Club will host their 49th Annual endurance run in downtown Hollister.  The vintage speedsters will depart from Gateway Drive in northern Hollister after roll call and the national anthem.

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San Benito County Saddle Horse Show & Rodeo

Parade: Saturday, June 22, 2019 • Saddle Horse Show & Rodeo: Friday - Sunday, Jun 28 - Jun 30, 2019

Join us for the San Benito County Saddle Horse Parade in downtown Hollister on Saturday, June 22 at 11:00am. The downtown parade is the kick off to a week of festivities leading up to the Saddle Horse Show and Rodeo.

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Hollister Independence Rally

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While the event has been officially cancelled this year, many downtown businesses will be open, welcoming bikers and non-bikers alike on a beautiful July 4th holiday!

33rd Annual Street Festival & Car Show

Saturday, July 20, 2019 ♦ 10 am to 4 pm

Don't miss this great event!! Classic Car Show of over 200 cars, 3 stages of live entertainment, chili cook-off, Kids Zone, merchant sales, vendors, demonstrations, and FREE watermelon.  Free admission.

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National Night Out

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National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods a safer, better place to live. Together, we are making that happen. Neighborhoods across the nation host block parties, festivals, parades, cookouts and other various community events with safety demonstrations, seminars, youth events, visits from emergency personnel and exhibits.

Mexican Independence Day Parade

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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.

San Benito High School Homecoming Parade

TBD ♦ 2 pm

Come downtown and cheer for the students of San Benito High School in this annual parade featuring graduating class floats, clubs and athletic teams all before the Homecoming football game in the evening at Andy Hardin Field.  Parade route starts at Palmtag Drive, heading North on San Benito Street, turning West at Fifth Street and returning to the High School on Monterey Street.

30th Annual Red Ribbon Walk & Run

Saturday, October 26, 2019 ♦ 8 am, Veteran's Memorial Building

This annual event raises awareness of the dangers of drugs and alcohol in our community while benefiting prevention efforts in our local schools. Community members and families are encouraged to participate and have FUN!

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Veterans' Day Parade

Monday, November 11, 2019 ♦ 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 contact Frankie Gallagher at (831) 638-6434.

Black Friday

Friday, November 29, 2019

Discover the merchants of Downtown Hollister for all of your holiday shopping!  Grab your friends and enjoy a day of great shopping and dining.

29th Annual Lights On Celebration

Saturday, November 30, 2019

Kick off your holiday season with the annual downtown community event that includes a car display featuring the Central Coast Muscle Cars & Classics Car Club and live entertainment throughout the day, culminating with the much anticipated Lights On Celebration parade and arrival of Santa and Mrs. Claus!

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Small Business Saturday

Saturday, November 30, 2019

Small Business Saturday is a day to celebrate and support small businesses and all they do for their communities. #shopsmall