August 15
On the third weekend of August, our town hosts the annual event, 'Hot El Camino Nite', (car cruise along our main street, El Camino Real), followed by the Lake Park Car Show, on Saturday. The 'Cruise Nite' is a big ole, whoop-ti-doo event, bringing out MANY spectators, as well as participants; much fun is had by all !
I was multi-tasking at the event this year: I attended as one of our town's original residents of 1915! I am a member of the 'Tent City Committee', which is a group of volunteers who help to create another of our town's annual events: Tent City. We do a historical re-enactment of the original days of Atascadero; which was also referred to as Tent City during the years 1913-1916. Tonight we set up one of the 'Tents', with period furnishings, donned our period-appropriate apparel, and promoted the Tent City event which takes place on the third weekend of October.
I was hoping to find a vehicle from the 1911-1916 era, and use it as BG for a group photo!! I did spot a Red Cross Ambulance--which I believe was a 1914--however I was never in the right spot at the right time to get their attention!
My partner, and dear friend, here is the incredible Dianne Greenaway; the visionary and mastermind behind the idea of a Tent City re-creation.
Our efforts this evening were successful, as we came away with a list of individuals who are interested in becoming participants in our upcoming Tent City!!!
I didn't really have the time to get any photos of the 'Cruise', or any of the outstanding cars. The event can be checked out here:
Hot El Camino Nite

August 15
On the third weekend of August, our town hosts the annual event, 'Hot El Camino Nite', (car cruise along our main street, El Camino Real), followed by the Lake Park Car Show, on Saturday. The 'Cruise Nite' is a big ole, whoop-ti-doo event, bringing out MANY spectators, as well as participants; much fun is had by all !
I was multi-tasking at the event this year: I attended as one of our town's original residents of 1915! I am a member of the 'Tent City Committee', which is a group of volunteers who help to create another of our town's annual events: Tent City. We do a historical re-enactment of the original days of Atascadero; which was also referred to as Tent City during the years 1913-1916. Tonight we set up one of the 'Tents', with period furnishings, donned our period-appropriate apparel, and promoted the Tent City event which takes place on the third weekend of October.
I was hoping to find a vehicle from the 1911-1916 era, and use it as BG for a group photo!! I did spot a Red Cross Ambulance--which I believe was a 1914--however I was never in the right spot at the right time to get their attention!
My partner, and dear friend, here is the incredible Dianne Greenaway; the visionary and mastermind behind the idea of a Tent City re-creation.
Our efforts this evening were successful, as we came away with a list of individuals who are interested in becoming participants in our upcoming Tent City!!!
I didn't really have the time to get any photos of the 'Cruise', or any of the outstanding cars. The event can be checked out here:
Hot El Camino Nite
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