S is for Schwinn

Most people who grew up in Hollister got a Schwinn as their first bicycle. And, most likely it was bought from Muenzer's.

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R is for Rally

This July 5 and 6 is the 2013 Hollister Motorcycle Rally. Bikers will trek from all over the United States to take part in celebrating the birthplace of the American Biker. To learn more about the rally, please check out this post.

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Q is for Quaint

The city of Hollister was officially incorporated as a city in 1872. It was named after Colonel William Wells Hollister, the man who sold his land to the San Justo Homestead Association, the group of men who founded the city.

Many of the houses built in the early years of the city still stand. As you stroll down the tree-lined residential streets of downtown Hollister, you can see various  architectural styles, including the pioneer, Italianate, Queen Anne, Craftsman bungalow, and Mediterranean Revival styles. Quaint as all get out.

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P is for Parade

Hands up: Who loves a parade?

Hollister is the place to be then. We have the:

Portuguese Festival Parade
San Benito County Saddle Horse Show and Rodeo Parade
Mexican Independence Day Parade
Hollister High Homecoming Parade
Veterans Day Parade
Lights On Celebration Parade

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O is for Olive Festival

Big news, dear Take 25 Readers! The first Olive Festival is in the works.

Yep, an Olive Festival! Organizers have set it for October 19, 2013 at the Paicines Ranch in beautiful Paicines, just down the road, south of Hollister.  Save the Date!

Olive trees were first planted in the area at Mission San Juan Bautista by the Spanish padres.  The mission used the olive oil it produced for essential goods that it could not make.

Today, we have several local olive growers in San Benito County who produce award winning olive oils.  Many of which can be bought at local businesses, such as San Benito Bene and Bertuccio's/The Farm, as well as from the producers themselves.

Here are some of the local olive growers that you can check out online:

• Brigantino Olive Oil
• Guerra Vineyards and Groves
• Oil of Paicines 
• Pietra Santa Winery  
• Sons-of-Sicily
• Suncoast Organic Farm

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