CALLS FOR ENTRIES

28TH ANNUAL OKTOBERFEST STREET FAIRE in Los Osos is accepting vendor applications for the Oct. 29 event. Info: 528-4884.

2007 CAMBRIA ART & WINE FESTIVAL POSTER ART COMPETITION.

Original art may be a painting, drawing, artistic photo, collage, etchings or sculpture. Contest is open to all SLO county artists: Limit one entry per artist. Delivery deadline is to the Chamber Office by 5 pm, August 11. Info: 927-3624 or Nancy at 927-0491, nancy@mckarney.com.

SIXTH ANNUAL SENIOR FAIRE has vendor spaces available for this health-related event at Atascadero's Pavilion on the Lake on Oct. 28. Info: Jennifer Fanning at 461-5000 ext. 3426.

ARROYO GRANDE HARVEST FESTIVAL is accepting booth applications for this Sept. 22-23 event in the historic downtown village. Info: 473-2250 or www.agharvestfestival.com.

BOOK FEST ESSAY CHALLENGE. Non-competitive writing challenge for all ages. Submissions can be anywhere from 3 sentences to 300 words. Deadline is Sept 1. Info: 546-1392 or library@ccbookfestival.org.

CENTRAL COAST BOOK AND AUTHOR FESTIVAL is accepting applications for authors for book sales and signings, readings and workshops for Sept. 9 event at Mission Plaza in SLO deadline is August 25. Info: 546-1392.

SLO NIGHTWRITERS 17TH ANNUAL 500-WORD short story contest. Must begin with the phrase "Not again." Deadline is August 31. info: 528-7155 or suemcginty@aol.com.

BAMBU BATU, "THE HOUSE OF BAMBOO," seeks artists of a tropical and/or oriental stripe to hang their work on the walls of the Central Coast's premiere bamboo furniture showroom at 805 W. Grand in Grover Beach. Details: 481-7709 or www.BambuBatu.com.

ART IN THE PARK AT DINOSAUR CAVES Once a month May-Oct. in Shell Beach needs artists with paintings, sculpture, glass, wood, and more. Info: 704-8128 or artinthepark_2006@hotmail.com.

MORRO BAY HARBOR FESTIVAL is searching for artists, businesses, resort, recreation and home improvement attractions for their October 7 and 8 waterfront event. 20,000 people will converge to celebrate all things marine related. Wine and seafood pavilion, "Rocktoberfest" Beer Garden, home show, arts and crafts, food, carnival and entertainment. Deadline for submission is September 1. Info: 772-1155 or info@mbhf.com.

SLO ARTS FESTIVAL New ongoing art show at Mitchell Park in SLO May through Oct. needs food vendors and artists in painting, pottery, jewelry, furniture, metal art, and more. Info: 704-8128 or artinthepark2006@hotmail.com.

PASO ROBLES MAIN STREET ASSOCIATION has vendor spaces available for 2006 arts, crafts, and antique shows throughout October. Info and applications: 238-4103.