Teachers offered discounted $15 tickets in honor of National Teacher Appreciation Week

ATASCADERO — The Atascadero Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Cinco de Mayo Sip & Shop in downtown Atascadero on Friday, May 5, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Tickets are $20 until April 28, and $25 between April 29 and May 4. Online ticket sales close at noon on May 5. A limited number of tickets will be available to purchase in-person for $30 at the event. Every ticket comes with a complimentary wine glass donated by Eberle Winery.

Nationwide, May 7-13 is Teacher Appreciation Week. 

According to Montse Cross, Sip & Shop event coordinator, “Our local teachers work hard to inspire our kids each and every day. As a token of our appreciation, we are offering teachers Sip & Shop tickets for only $15.”

Local teachers can reserve a ticket by calling (805) 466-2044, or visiting the Chamber at 6907 El Camino Real.

Early participants include 805 Boardshop, Ambyth Estate, Ametza, Anna & Co., Baby’s Babble, Bee’s Blossom, Black Sheep, Bloke, Bramble Pie Company, Bubble Butt, Bristol Cider, Carbon 6 Wine Bar, Central Coast Distillery, Century 21 Hometown Realty, Colony Mash Brew, Ernest Grace, Farron Elizabeth, Felton Cellars, Gold Standard Mortgage, Gordon’s Good Games, Glass Door Boutique, Haven Blue Salon, Kula Vineyards & Winery, Lapis Luna Wines, Little Bit 805, Lone Madrone Winery, Malibu Brew, O’Leary Wallace, Oracle, Page of Art History, Salon AER, Specs by Kyla, State Farm, The Book Odyssey, The Lot, The Wandering Blonde, Unhinged Wine Bar and Wildfields Brewhouse.

Participating artists include Adam Eron Welch and Thomas Jordy.

At 5:30 p.m., Sip & Shop ticket holders can begin shopping while sipping wine, beer, coffee, cider, and enjoying treats from 30-plus participating businesses.

“This event also serves as the kickoff for the city’s Tamale Festival and if the weather cooperates, a fireworks show will begin at 8 p.m. on Friday evening,” said Cross. “There are so many ways to celebrate spring in Atascadero. We hope to see you there.”

For more information or to purchase tickets call (805) 466-2044 or go to atascaderochamber.org.