Discover the pleasant rural community of Templeton, which has retained much of its historical character. The town is surrounded by rich agricultural land, hilly ranges with clusters of oak trees with a heavy production of almonds, cherries, apples, and grains. Home to many horse ranches; team ropings and prestigious horse shows are held each year.
Templeton, California is one of the county's main wine-making regions and is a popular destination for Western eating establishments as well as fine California cuisine paired with local wines. Antique shops, gift stores, and other services round out the offerings of the very charming Main Street business district.
Templeton CA Interactive Area Map - An interactive map of all listings in this town.
Major events:
- Farmers Market - every Saturday morning - the largest in the County !
- Art Show: A Day in the Shade - May (Saturday just before Mother's Day)
- Outdoor Quilt Show - June
- Pinot and Paella Fest - June
- Wednesday Evening Concerts in the Park - June thru early September
- Independence Day Parade - 4th of July
- Wine and Roses Bike Race - October
- Cowboy Christmas - December
Upcoming Templeton Events & Activities
Templeton, CA is a small, rural town, but it is growing fast. It has added dwelling units faster since 1990 than any other community in the county (a 63% increase), with developments competing for prime land with vineyards.
Growth has not changed the fact that Templeton is a slice of the old west. Driving through the town you will still find businesses that serve the ranching and agriculture that supported the town after the railroad moved on (over a hundred years ago). The countryside rolls through hills and valleys covered with horse ranches and vineyards.
The vineyards are changing the area once again. The new businesses in town are catering more to the sophisticated tastes of urban visitors and newer residents. As an important part of the Paso Robles wine region, Templeton is emerging as a world class wine producer. An afternoon wine tasting tour of this beautiful rural area will convince you that agri-tourism is here to stay. Many of the wineries with the "Paso Robles" appellation are actually located in the unicorporated Templeton area - including Castoro, Peach Canyon, York Mountain (the oldes winery in the county) and Wild Horse.
Click on the links below for a list of Templeton businesses, events and attractions, including dates of events to help you plan your next visit.
Templeton Chamber of Commerce
http://www.templetonchamber.com/
805-434-1789
More about Templeton California
Population (2003): 5,298
65+ (2000): 11.5%
Founded: 1886
Unincorporated
