The Central Coast Oyster Festival is presented by OPTIONS Family of Services.
If you’re interested in becoming an Oyster Festival sponsor, please download and review the Sponsorship Application.
OPTIONS Family of Services
OPTIONS is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping people with disabilities achieve their goals, dreams and rightful place as full citizens of their communities. We provide residential living services, rehabilitation therapy, and vocational training services to individuals with head injuries, developmental disabilities, hearing loss, autism, and other neurological impairments.
Morro Bay Oyster Company
Morro Bay is known for their fresh and delicious seafood and oyster farming has been a large part of Morro Bay’s culture since the early 1990s. Founder, Neal Maloney, earned his Bachelor of Science from the University of Oregon in Marine Biology with special concentrations in conservation, agriculture, and business—all keys to the success of his company opening in 2008. The nutritional waters of Morro Bay help produce the most succulent and delicious Pacific Gold oysters. The oyster farm rests near Morro Rock, and is protected by volcanic formation, helping coddle these oysters into full maturation. Additionally, the Morro Bay Oyster Company has been recognized on the Monterey Bay Aquarium’s Seafood WATCH as an environmentally sustainable company.
Morro Bay Golf Course
The Morro Bay Golf Course was built in 1923 and was originally owned by The State of California and named Cabrillo Country Club. In February 1934, Russell Noyes became the first Warden of the Park. His family lived in the upper two rooms of the house while Mrs. Noyes was in charge of tending to their home, the clubhouse, and playing hostess to their guests. Together the WPA and CC planted the beautiful trees in the then none-hole-park. Noyes envisioned adding nine more holes – doubling the course, and in 1951 his dream was realized. Soon after in 1957, the new clubhouse was built using Camp San Luis Obispo barracks and the Morro Bay Golf Course was completed. Check out www.oldmorrobay.com. The Morro Bay Golf Course has catered to many well-known golfers such as Al Lape, Manuel Quezada and Tom Waters. The course is also renowned for launching the Morro Bay Golf Women’s Division in 1955. Its tree-lined runways and majestic views of the ocean are what truly justify the uniqueness of this course!
The City of Morro Bay
Your better nature awaits you among our miles of unspoiled beaches, nature trails, and estuary. You’ll find lodging to meet everyone’s budget, from waterfront hotels to value priced motels and quaint bed and breakfasts.
New Times
NewTimes has been publishing for more than 25 years in San Luis Obispo County and is the largest circulated paper in the region, covering local news, politics, opinion, food, wine, arts and entertainment each week.
Element Solar
Element Solar intends to become a recognized distributor of renewable energy supplies and services to developers and installers throughout the United States. We are committed to growing the business of renewable energy and reducing the negative impact of fossil fuel usage upon the environment. Element Solar plans to develop strong relationships with key customers so we will be viewed as indispensable partners, rather than just another supplier. We will work closely with each customer to recommend product packaging unique for their customer base, appropriate stocking levels and pricing, as well as promotional ideas and material to increase sales. Element will seek out and work with the manufacturers we represent to deliver the most innovative and exciting products possible to the customers we serve. We are not only selling product, we are selling service.
Tap It Brewing
Tap It Brewing Co. is family owned and operated on the Central Coast and opened their doors in early 2011. Their state of the art technology based facility produces craft ales with the highest quality ingredients available. In addition to their mouth-watering brews, Tap It is known as the life of the party at all the events they participate in. They are proud to release their exclusive Oyster Brew crafted specifically for the Central Coast Oyster Festival! Tap It is true to their roots and committed to supporting their local community.
The Krush 92.5
The Krush is radio for the Central Coast’s wine country. Serving Paso Robles, Templeton, San Luis Obispo, Avila Beach, and the Arroyo Grande Valley wine regions in Central Coastal California.
Fever-Tree
Fever-Tree is a full range of premium all-natural cocktail mixers designed to enhance the flavor of a spirit rather than overwhelm or mask it with artificial flavors. Sourced from specialty suppliers around the world and artisan crafted in small batches, each mixer is made with the best all-natural ingredients available: subtle and supportive botanical flavors, real quinine in the Tonic Water and Bitter Lemon, a blend of three real gingers in the Ginger Ale and Ginger Beer, and each product is sweetened with real cane sugar. High carbonation aids in delivering subtle aromas for a truly refreshing beverage. As always, no artificial sweeteners, flavors, colors, or preservatives.
Fever-Tree will be providing all cocktail mixers for the festival!
www.fever-tree.com
Evo Revitalizing Water
Sparkling water, evolved. A smart mix of all-natural ingredients, essence of fresh cucumber and delicate carbonation that actively revitalizes you. Renew yourself after a workout, during a meal, or anytime you need clean, crisp refreshment.
Whole Foods
At Whole Foods Market – We seek out the finest natural. organic and local foods available, maintain the strictest quality standards in the industry, and have an unshakable commitment to sustainable agriculture. Shop our aisles for a wide array of organic produce, local wine, specialty cheeses, and more! We also offer gluten-free products and something for even those on the strictest diets.
Hoppe’s Garden Bistro
Hoppe’s Garden Bistro and Wine Shop is the most highly acclaimed restaurant and Wine Shop on the Central Coast. Recognized for Chef Wilhelm Hoppe’s seasonally inspired menu, hand selected wine list, a beautiful garden and historical setting – it’s a ‘must see’ destination for locals and travelers on the Central Coast.
Mobile Solar
Mobile Solar provides proven energy solutions for off-grid power users. For nearly seven years it has been building solar trailers and custom mobile power equipment. The company just recently released three new exciting products: one of which is a hybrid solar/diesel power station. These products provide power to concerts, events and off-grid homes – as well as telecommunications, disaster relief, agricultural and construction needs.
Yesterdays Sportswear
Yesterdays Sportswear has been in the screen printing business for over 30 years. Started by Tim and Debbie Kopack working out of an apartment, we have grown into a full scale production facility that employs a staff of over 40 employees. We provide product to the resort industry and wine industry, as well as many surf shops along the California and Florida coasts. It has always been our goal to provide a quality product at competitive pricing.
Crystal Springs Water
Crystal Springs Water has been serving San Luis Obispo County and Santa Maria Valley for more than 100 years. We’re proud of our local water, the freshest, best-tasting on the Central Coast. Today, John Jr. and Eric Mulay operate Crystal Springs. Eric Mulay and his wife, Suzanne, control the bottled water and coffee service divisions while brother, John Mulay Jr. owns the softener and reverse osmosis divisions. The Mulay families will continue to serve the Central Coast with the best-tasting water for years to come. They hope the fifth generation of the family will want to carry on the tradition of offering a superior product, quality customer service and community involvement moving into the second century of business for Crystal Springs Water.
www.crystalspringswaterslo.com
Manguin No.1 Absinthe
Since the French decree of March 16th, 1915, Absinthe has been plunged into a deep sleep. Manguin No.1 has reawakened The Green Fairy and it is now possible to enjoy the favorite drink of the poets, painters and writers who immortalized it. The great Absinthe, from its latin name Artemisia Absinthium, is more commonly known as Absinthe Officinale, wormwood or bitter mugwort. The Absinthe found in Manguin N?1 is picked in France in the Savoy -Mont Blanc region. Absinthe grows on rocky terrains of the Bauges Mountain range at altitude higher than 1,000 m (3,280 ft). Absinthe flourishes from July through September every year. Discovering the quintessence of fruits through the finest eaux-de-vie using all my five senses and the standards of tradition, that is the passion of my life!
The Inn at Morro Bay
The newly renovated Inn at Morro Bay is ideally located on California’s Central Coast, halfway between San Francisco and Los Angeles. Just inside Morro Bay State Park, the Inn offers visitors a true coastal hideaway of unsurpassed natural beauty.
Be Green Packaging
Be Green Packaging manufactures and distributes Cradle to Cradle certified, tree-free, compostable and recyclable packaging for the food and consumer packaging industries. The company’s products are made from annually renewable plant fibers that are safe for people and healthy for the planet.
SLO Safe Ride
SLO Safe Ride is San Luis Obispo’s leading transportation service for group events and nightlife. For the downtown nightlife, we provide group transportation by phone request Tuesday through Saturday. Additionally, we are available 24/7 for concerts, wine tasting, weddings, parties, and any other transportation needs. Choose us as your designated driver to make any activity safer and more fun.
Univision
Sacacuento Mezcal
In the early 1920’s Emilio and Agripina Maldonado farmed land north of Oaxaca where they raised their ten children and served as leaders in the local town of Santa Maria Tinu. As part of Emilio’s work, he dabbled in mezcal when he could grow agave on his land. Today, Claudia Favila, Emelio’s granddaughter, is owner of this great land of 150 acres with her husband Rudy Favila. Rudy and Claudia have now since built Rancho Buenaventura on this land and have thousands of agave plants in the ground.
