What we’re about
Welcome to San Luis Obispo (SLO) County Friends of Italy!
We love, embrace, and engage in all aspects of Italian culture. Yes, we have a ❤️ for all things Italian! Whether you're a native Italian, Italian Swiss, an Italophile, or simply curious about Italy, this is the perfect place to meet new people and create friendships based on our shared passions. 🤝
Join us as we gather to savor Italian cuisine 🍝 in local restaurants, take cooking classes 🍳, and enjoy progressive dinners 🍷; practice the Italian language, explore Italian films 🎥 and music 🎶, celebrate cultural traditions 🎉, and organize travel events ✈️ to Italy and the Italian-speaking region of Switzerland, including the stunning Canton of Ticino.
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Upcoming events (4+)
See all- 🍷 Vino & Bocce at Baileyana: A SLO Friends of Italy Gathering! 🎯Baileyana, Tangent & True Myth Tasting Room, San Luis Obispo, CA
Join San Luis Obispo County Friends of Italy for a Friday afternoon of fine wine and friendly bocce ball competition at the stunning Baileyana Winery! Set in the heart of Edna Valley, this winery offers exceptional wines, beautiful scenery, and the perfect ambiance to celebrate Italian-style camaraderie.
🔹 Location: Baileyana Winery### 🎯 Bocce Ball & Italian Vibes
While savoring our wine we’ll roll, laugh and enjoy the timeless Italian pastime of bocce, wine and each other! Whether you're a bocce pro or new to the game, this is all about great wine, great company, and great fun.
✨Food or wine purchase: wine by the glass or splitting a bottle with someone is the price of admission.All RSVP's understand they are making a purchase to honor the winery, as well as playing bocce ball! Bring your bocce spirit and let’s make this a fun Friday to remember. 🇮🇹🍷🎉
- Viva Bocce! Friends, Food & Fun in the AfternoonHotel Slo , San Luis Obispo , CA
Benvenuti, amici!
Every couple of weeks, we gather at the Rooftop Terrace High Bar at Hotel SLO to celebrate friendship, Italy, and the timeless game of bocce.Here’s what to expect:
🎯 Play Bocce – Whether you’re brand new or already a fan, step onto the court, roll with your team, and cheer on others. With one court (8 players at a time), we rotate so everyone gets a chance to play, laugh, and connect.
🍹 Sip & Savor – While waiting to play, relax with High Bar’s cocktails, mocktails, and bites (including Piadina's fabulous pizza). We ask each person to enjoy at least one drink or bite to thank Hotel SLO for hosting us. Menu: High Bar Menu
🤝 Connect & Belong – This is more than a game. It’s an afternoon of Italian spirit — meeting fellow Italians and lovers of Italy, sharing stories, maybe practicing a few Italian words, and building friendships.Why join us?
- To enjoy a sunny rooftop afternoon in great company.
- To experience la dolce vita — Italian style — right here in SLO.
- To be part of a growing circle of friends (Italian and not) who love Italy.
Come for the bocce, stay for the friendships. RSVP now and join us for an Italian afternoon at the High Bar. Ci vediamo presto!
