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Public Works & Utilities Night at Farmers'

Celebrate National Public Works & Utilities Week at Farmers' 

The City of San Luis Obispo is proud to celebrate National Public Works & Utilities Week from May 18 – 24, 2025 and invites the community to join in celebrating with a special Public Works & Utilities Night at Downtown SLO Farmers’ Market.

An image collage of SLO Public Works & Utilities staff for National Public Works & Utilities Week

Thursday, May 22, 2025
6:00 – 9:00 p.m.

Stop by our Farmers' Market booth and explore Public Works & Utilities Night. City and County agencies will be showcasing equipment and information booths. Children will have the opportunity to interact with the tools and machines used in public works projects and meet the staff who help maintain the community every day. 

About National Public Works Week
Sponsored by the American Public Works Association since 1960, National Public Works Week celebrates the contributions of public works professionals across the U.S. and Canada, now encompassing more than 32,000 members. This year’s theme, "People, Purpose, Presence," highlights how public works teams enhance daily living in every community. 

The City of San Luis Obispo extends a heartfelt thank you to all its Public Works and Utilities professionals for their commitment, hard work, and service in making San Luis Obispo an extraordinary place to live and work. 

To learn more about the City of San Luis Obispo’s Public Works Department visit www.slocity.org/publicworks. To learn more about the City of San Luis Obispo's Utilities Department visit www.slocity.org/utilities.

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