Events & Programs At The Atascadero Chamber
The Atascadero Chamber of Commerce offers several events and programs each year, including signature events, council and committee meetings, community outreach activities, membership orientations, workshops, and networking gatherings. All employees from member companies are eligible to participate. Through these programs Atascadero Chamber Members have exclusive opportunities to reach and connect with hundreds of fellow members, community leaders, and the broader community here on the Central Coast!
Signature Events & Programs
Here at the Atascadero Chamber, we’re committed to empowering OUR business community. We host a range of signature events and programs that celebrate local achievements, foster collaboration, build and strengthen relationships, and help connect the business community with the broader community on the Central Coast. From networking events and awards ceremonies to community outreach initiatives, we strive to connect local businesses with each other and with the broader Central Coast community. We are all stronger when we work together!
Membership Mixers
Now’s your opportunity to meet, connect with, and build partnerships with other business professionals and community leaders across the Central Coast! Join us for our monthly Membership Mixers in Atascadero. These mixers take place on the third Thursday of every month from 5:30 – 7:30 PM, usually.
Everyone is welcome to attend our Membership Mixers! Atascadero Chamber Members get FREE admission to every mixer as a benefit of membership. Non-members and residents can pay $10 to gain access to the event.
If you would like to host your own Membership Mixer at your business please email Shanay at Shanay@AtascaderoChamber.org.
Sip & Shop In Atascadero
Enjoy wine, beer, cider, and more tastings and treats from 20+ downtown Atascadero businesses during our quarterly Sip & Shops with live music and plenty of fun. Tickets SELL OUT – make sure to get yours early! Every ticket comes with a complimentary wine glass and complimentary tastings in 20+ downtown businesses.
Our Sip & Shops are a great chance to explore incredible local shops while enjoy some fantastic local wine, beer, and spirits! Get your earlybird ticket to save $10.
If you would like to participate in our next Sip & Shop please email sipnshop@atascaderochamber.org.
Ribbon Cuttings For Members
We love ribbon cuttings! They’re an exciting way to welcome new Atascadero Chamber Members or celebrate existing Chamber Members’ accomplishments. Email Eryk@AtascaderoChamber.org to schedule your ribbon cutting today!
Simple suggestions for a successful ribbon cutting…
- Plan it in advance with us (at least a couple of weeks out) this gives you time and us time to promote it.
- Share about your ribbon cutting on social media a couple of times and share it in any emails to customers and post about it on your website if able.
- Offer special deals, a raffle, live music and food or something else to help encourage the community to attend.
Community Programs
Did you know that we also offer programs for OUR amazing community? No business needed! Here are just a few of our community programs and services.
- Jr. CEO: This is a six-week digital business education course that teaches kids the basics of starting their own business.
- Business Walk: Join over 40 volunteers to survey local Atascadero businesses to better understand the challenges they’re facing. Together we can use this data to help come up with solutions to help our business community thrive!
- Bridgeworks Coworking: One of the first coworking spaces in North County that offers a full suite of office professional resources for business start-ups, entrepreneurs, remote workers, family-run shops, and more! It also offers event space with a Conference Room, Indoor Lounge & Kitchen, and Outdoor Patio.
Annual Awards Dinner & Gala
Annual Gala is a prestigious event held each year to celebrate the incredible achievements and contribution of the local business community; presenting awards to those who make a difference.
The Awards Include:
- Citizen of the Year
- Woman of Influence
- Community Organization of the Year
- Hispanic Business of the Year
This elegant event features a formal dinner, live auction, silent auction (mobile only), an awards presentation, and entertainment. It provides an opportunity for attendees to connect, enjoy a night of celebration, and honor the exemplary efforts that enhance the community of Atascadero.
We look forward to your participation in the 2026 Annual Awards Dinner and Gala, which will be held on March 28, 2026, at Rava Wines.
Atascadero Lakeside Wine Fest
The Atascadero Lakeside Wine Fest experience showcases premier wines from the Central Coast and beyond at a sun-kissed lakeside location! Now celebrating its 28th anniversary, this Wine Fest boasts over…
- 100 Wines from more than 50 wineries.
- Breweries and cideries.
- Food purveyors serving delicious food.
- Live music from local Central Coast artists/bands.
- Incredible art exhibitors.
Attendees enjoy unlimited tastings during the festival. You’re encouraged to bring a blanket and a low-back chair to enjoy the afternoon by the lake. Live music and other WOW factor activities will fill the park for a spectacular Wine Fest experience. A “roar-and-pour” will put folks up close and personal with zoo animals as they taste wines within the Charles Paddock Zoo, the only zoo on the Central Coast. A portion of event proceeds will help benefit the Charles Paddock Zoo.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Investing in the programs and events at the Atascadero Chamber directly translates to supporting the growth and success of our vibrant business community. Partner with us and become an integral part of our mission to celebrate local achievements, foster collaboration, and strengthen business relationships to help empower OUR business community!
To learn more about the benefits of partnership and explore your options contact Josh@AtascaderoChamber.org.
