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13-09-2026
The Avocado & Margarita Street Festival is officially returning to the Morro Bay waterfront along the Embarcadero for the first time in six years, with its last full street-level run held in 2019 before going on extended hiatus.Key details of the event include:
- Location and Timing: The festival takes over the Embarcadero between Harbor and Pacific streets from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, celebrating avocadosthe region’s primary land cropagainst views of Morro Rock and the bay.
- Food and Drinks: Vendors showcase unique avocado dishes, including albacore-stuffed avocados, avocado biscuit sliders, guacamole, and tacos. The beverage lineup features signature rich and creamy avocado margaritas blended with whole avocados, along with tropical cocktails, frozen margaritas, and craft beers.
- Entertainment and Activities: Live music runs throughout the day across multiple genres, including reggae, funk, Afro-Brazilian drumming, and 1980s pop. The event also offers family-friendly activities in the “Grom Zone” alongside lighthearted competitions like avocado juggling and the Strongest Avo-Arm challenge.
- Attendance and Access: General admission tickets are $15 (free for children 10 and under), with ticket sales capped at 6,000 to manage waterfront capacity. Public transit options such as the Morro Bay Trolley provide $1 rides from parking lots around town to the Embarcadero gates.