The Arroyo Grande Harvest Festival is proud to honor Jim Gregory as our 2026 Grand Marshal. A longtime Arroyo Grande resident, local historian, educator, and author, Jim has dedicated much of his life to preserving and sharing the stories that make our community special. After a 30-year teaching career that included Arroyo Grande High School, his own alma mater, Jim continued his passion for education through writing, historical research, presentations, and his work with the South County Historical Society.

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Jim’s deep connection to Arroyo Grande and commitment to keeping its history alive have helped generations better understand and appreciate the community we call home. We are honored to recognize his years of service, storytelling, and dedication by celebrating Jim Gregory as the 2026 Arroyo Grande Harvest Festival Grand Marshal.