Colony Days and Fall Festival: This Weekend in Atascadero | OCT. 17–18

By Atascadero News · Sat Oct 17 2026

Downtown Atascadero is celebrating with the Colony Days Parade, Fall Festival, live music, carnival rides, food and family fun starting at 10 a.m.!

SATURDAY, OCT. 17

🎉 Colony Days Parade — 10 a.m.
Start your morning with a favorite community tradition in downtown Atascadero, then head to Sunken Gardens for the festivities.

🎡 Atascadero Fall Festival — Noon–10 p.m.
Enjoy carnival rides and games, merchant booths, food vendors and entertainment around Sunken Gardens, 6505 El Camino Real.

🥧 Kids Pie Eating Contest — Noon
Head to the main stage for some friendly competition!

🍻 Suds at Sunken Gardens — Noon–3:30 p.m.
Sample beer, wine and more during the festival’s ticketed tasting event.

🎶 Saturday music highlights
Catch The Molly Ringwald Project at 5 p.m., GhostMonster at 7 p.m. and 90s Babiez at 8:30 p.m. on the main stage. Parade awards are scheduled for 12:30 p.m. on the Holiday Inn Express Stage.

SUNDAY, OCT. 18

🎡 Fall Festival continues — Noon–10 p.m.
Return for another day of carnival fun, shopping, food and live entertainment. Festival admission is free; rides, food and tasting experiences cost extra.

🎶 Fiesta Sunday & Reggae Night
Sunday’s main-stage lineup includes Flor de Luna folklórico dancers at 12:30 p.m., La Nave Especial at 1:30 p.m. and La Dosis Perfecta at 3:30 p.m. Reggae performances begin with Lion Remain at 5:30 p.m., followed by Ras Danny and the Reggae All Stars at 7 p.m. and Vana Liya at 8:30 p.m.

Bring your family, meet up with friends and enjoy a fall weekend in the heart of our community!

Full festival details: atascaderofallfest.com