Hospitality Night in Cambria December 5 will feature costumed dog parade

The Cambria Chamber of Commerce will host Hospitality Night December 5, encouraging local businesses to be open from 3-7 p.m. for holiday shoppers.

There will be plenty for visitors to see and do.

• There will be music around town
• A drive-through some historic vehicles
• Santa and Hot Dogs at the Chamber offices in the West Village
• Bev Praver, the Town Crier, will Announce the event and the judged winners at the chamber building
• Santa will ALSO be at the Historical Society.
• 4-H will be at the Pacific Premier Bank parking lot with animals including doing a training exhibition
• There will be a dog parade in the east village as well. Let's see all the doggies in their costumes

Cambria Chamber of Commerce partners with Toys for Tots

The Cambria Chamber of Commerce wants to help young children celebrate the holidays.

2022 is the 75th anniversary of Toys for Tots. The Cambria Chamber of Commerce is delighted to partner with Toys for Tots to bring joy to local children. 

We welcome your donation of new, unwrapped gifts at the Chamber on weekdays. Let’s make this season bright for everyone.

You can drop off toys at the chamber office - 767 Main Street.

PODCAST: Business Update from the Cambria Chamber of Commerce

Cambria Chamber of Commerce executive director Lorienne Schwenk talks about how local businesses are bouncing back from the pandemic, as well as local events that bring in tourists from around the world.

Muscle cars sweep top spots in Cambria Chamber's Annual Car & Motorcycle Show

The Cambria Chamber of Commerce hosted its Annual Car & Motorcycle Show on Saturday, October 15th. We had a fascinating variety of vehicles, including a 50-year old Datsun, a 1992 Nissan Figaro, beauties from the 1930s, and an Infinity Vaydar from this decade. 

Thomas Southwick

"We had several beautiful motorcycles. The proud owners and lots of visitors enjoyed seeing the different vehicular works of art. Even though the sun did not shine, the day was perfect for all the many people and dogs who came," said Lorienne Schwenk, executive director of the Cambria Chamber of Commerce. 

The event featured 46 entries. 

• Best in Show: Thomas Southwick - '57 Chevrolet Bel Air
• Second Place: Cindy Kennedy - '70 Dogdge Challenger
• Third Place: Abel Tangre - '68 Pontiac Firebird

The Chamber sold out of the specialty shirts for the event but enthusiasts can stop by the chamber to purchase stickers or a hat from the show.

We want to thank our generous sponsors for helping us put on this event: Mel McColloch, Consultant; Lee Borchard Concrete; Dean Sullivan, Estero Bay News; Debra Lynn Henno Designer; Cruise Control Cambria Art Gallery; Ebb & Flow; Ocean Heir; and Moonstone Beach Bar & Grill.

Cindy Kennedy

Abel Tangre