An Tran – Classical Guitar Live Performance

The Lompoc Concert Association presents An Tran, an internationally acclaimed classical guitarist. An Tran will be performing on Saturday, January 27, 2024 at 7:30 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church, located at 925 North F Street Lompoc, CA 93436 Doors will open at 6:45 p.m. and it is general admission seating. Tickets can be […]

Reggae Party at Flower City Ballroom

Soul Fyah and DJ Lee will be at Flower City Ballroom on March 2, 2024 from 7-11 PM for a reggae party! This is an all-ages show; tickets are $12 when bought in advance online and $15 at the door. Flower City Ballroom 110 W Ocean Lompoc, CA 93436 United States Phone 805-757-7055

THE BIRDS AND THE BEES AND MORE: POLLINATORS

Join the California Nature Art Museum as they bring the important topic of pollinators to their gallery featuring original art by Ava Roth, Elizabeth Weber, Susan McDonnell, and Cynthia James.Each artist brings a unique perspective to their pollinating subjects. The Museum is delighted to also be collaborating with the Cheadle Center For Biodiversity and Ecological […]

Celestial Science: A Series by STARBASE

Celestial Science: A Series by STARBASE is held at the Lompoc Library Tuesday March 5 2024 from 3:30 - 5 PM. Youth ages 10-14 are invited to participate in hands-on STEM programming taught by Vandenberg STARBASE. These sessions will focus on the wonders of space and the upcoming solar eclipse on April 8th! Lompoc Library […]

Lompoc Art Walk

Lompoc will transform into a celebration and showcase of local artists on Thursday March 7, 2024 from 5 - 8 PM in downtown Lompoc. The Lompoc Art Walk will be an engaging experience for everyone to enjoy! The event will feature live music, art, exciting exhibitions, performances, and a variety of unique vendors.

Buellton Wine & Chili Festival

We are “Bringing the Heat to St. Paddy’s Day” on Sunday, March 17th! We will have over 35 wineries, craft breweries, seltzers, ciders and spirit companies on site at Flying Flags RV Resort & Campground from 12 - 4:30 p.m. We also have over 25 chili and salsa cooks that you can sample from any […]

Mission Life Days

Join the costumed docents and staff at La Purisima Mission on April 6, 2024 from 11 AM - 2 PM for an opportunity to observe and participate in the craft activities that supplied the needs of the mission residents. Demonstrated crafts may include tortilla making, candle making, soap making, spinning and weaving, carpentry, pottery, and […]

COTTONWOOD CONCERTS: BRASS MASH

BRASS MASH PERFORMS ALL YOUR FAVORITE TUNES MASHED INTO AN ENERGETIC AND INFECTIOUS GROOVE. WITH POWERHOUSE INSTRUMENTALS AND A TIGHT SOUND. THE BAND CONSISTS ENTIRELY OF HORNS, WINDS, AND PERCUSSION TO PLAY A VARIETY OF MUSIC STYLES, CREATING THE SOUND OF EVERYONE’S FAVORITE PARTY ROCK BAND WITH AN AUTHENTIC LIVE STAGE PRESENCE.

37th Annual Solvang Datsun Roadster Classic

The Solvang Datsun Roadster Classic is a legendary car show traditionally held the last Saturday in April each year, in Solvang, California. Every year close to 100 Roadsters descend on the quaint town for a get-together on Friday night and the Saturday, day-long show on First Street with Datsun Roadster enthusiasts attending from all over […]

Buellton Brew Fest

The annual Buellton Brew Fest is coming off its best year to date! Once again, we will feature over 50 breweries, wineries and spirits and live entertainment, food trucks, and lawn games. The Buellton Brew Fest continues to be one of the best beer festivals on the Central Coast, and kicks off the Central Coast […]

SANTA BARBARA WINE COUNTRY HALF MARATHON

Prepare to take a scenic journey on this 13.1-mile course that winds through the Santa Ynez Valley bordered by vineyards and the Sierra Madre Mountains. The course starts in downtown Solvang, then passes through the quaint town of Los Olivos, making its way up Corkscrew Hill before the beautiful run down Ballard Canyon to the […]

COTTONWOOD CONCERTS: RAS DANNY & REGGAE ALL STARS

RAS DANNY HAILS FROM TRENCHTOWN KINGSTON JAMAICA THE BIRTHPLACE OF REGGAE MUSIC AND HOME OF BOB MARLEY. SoulFyah is a beautiful local talent who shares the Island vibes and Culture with a silky smooth voice and colorful appeal. This special Mother's day event is also featuring fabulous local Tribal and Fusion Bellydancers and teachers who […]

VINOSOL: A LATIN DANCE PARTY

📣 Presenting VINOSOL! Our last Latin Dance Party was so much fun, we have started a new monthly series at @cottonwoodcanyonwinery! 🎶🪘 Mark your calendars for SATURDAY MAY 25th! We are hosting an open level Salsa class followed by a free social as we dance to Salsa, Bachata, Cumbia, and more! 🎶🪘 5PM SALSA LESSON […]

Lompoc Art Walk

On June 6, 2024 from 5pm – 8 pm, downtown Lompoc will transform into a celebration and showcase of local artists. The Lompoc Art Walk will be an engaging experience for everyone to enjoy! The monthly event will feature live music, art, exciting exhibitions, performances, and a variety of unique vendors.

Lompoc Art Walk

On June 6, 2024 from 5pm – 8 pm, downtown Lompoc will transform into a celebration and showcase of local artists. The Lompoc Art Walk will be an engaging experience for everyone to enjoy! The monthly event will feature live music, art, exciting exhibitions, performances, and a variety of unique vendors.

Los Olivos Jazz & Olive Festival

Indulge in an afternoon of Jazz and delicious local olives and olive oils June 8, 2024 from 1-4pm. The Los Olivos Olive and Jazz Festival will feature 30 local wineries pouring their current selections and 30 amateur chefs presenting tastings of their creations, each one containing olives or olive oil. 10 local olive producers will […]

PCPA’s “LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS”

Solvang Theaterfest 420 Second St June 13- July 7, 2024 Mushnik’s flower shop on Skid Row is about to go under, until Seymour, a tragically shy assistant, stumbles upon a new breed of plant with an unusual appetite – for blood. Little Shop of Horrors is a hilarious, musical hit and sci-fi homage to B-movies, […]

Lompoc Valley Flower Festvial

Spend an enchanting and extended late-spring weekend as you discover the blooming flower fields of Lompoc and revel in the festivities of the Lompoc Valley Flower Festival. This cherished hometown tradition pays homage to the agricultural heritage of the valley, offering three days of enjoyment featuring a carnival, live music, diverse food and vendor booths, […]

SYV Pride Parade and Festival

Produced by local nonprofit, SYV Pride, the 2024 edition of SYV Pride month begins Saturday, June 1, with an event line-up to include multiple happenings throughout the Santa Ynez Valley, as well as the month’s main attraction: the Saturday, June 22, SYV Pride Parade and Festival. The third annual SYV Pride Parade starts at 11:00 […]

Solvang 4th of July Parade, BBQ, and Fireworks

Summer in Solvang heats up with one of the city’s most popular parades, Solvang Rotary’s annual July 4th Parade (11:00 AM), and post-parade BBQ. Dozens upon dozens of parade entrants such as classic cars, prancing horses, dance troupes, drum lines, and brass sections travel along the July 4th Parade route as it winds its way […]

2024 West Coast Club Fly-In

The 2024 West Coast Club Fly-In will take place July 12th through July 14th at the Lompoc Airport. This is the 40th annual fly-in! This is a family-friendly event that is open to spectators and pilots alike. Not only will you be able to observe and walk among the historic aircraft and interact with the […]

1st Annual Santa Rita Hills Lavender Festival in Lompoc, California

Just in Time For Summer, Explore Lompoc is inviting travelers from near and far to celebrate the season with a sojourn to Santa Rita Hills Lavender Farm for its 1st Annual Lavender Festival, July 13, 2024, Noon to 5 PM in the bucolic Santa Rita Hills in Lompoc, California located in Santa Barbara County. The […]

Mission Life Days

Join the costumed docents and staff at La Purisima Mission for an opportunity to observe and participate in the craft activities that supplied the needs of the mission residents. Demonstrated crafts may include tortilla making, candle making, soap making, spinning and weaving, carpentry, pottery, and blacksmithing.

Sta. Rita Wine and Fire Weekend 2024

Join the Sta. Rita Hills Wine Alliance for their 2024 Wine and Fire event! The Sta. Rita Hills Wine & Fire event is one of Lompoc’s signature wine events! The weekend is kicked of with the annual Barn Party at the Hilt’s beautiful facility at their reconstructed Barn on Santa Rosa Road with an extensive […]

Solvang Danish Days

California’s premier Danish heritage festival, Solvang Danish Days, returns this year with a three-day event line-up, Friday through Sunday, September 20, 21, and 22, 2024. The 2024 Solvang Danish Days theme – “Det Dansk, Det Dejligt” – will be celebrated during this year’s event, which honors the 1911 establishment of Solvang by Danish-Americans. The 2024 […]

Solvang Julefest

Solvang, California's Solvang Julefest (pronounced ‘Yule-Fest’), the Santa Ynez Valley wine country town’s annual celebration of all things “holidays,” will kick off Friday, November 29, 2024, and run through Sunday, January 5, 2025. Solvang Julefest 2024 will include multiple holiday-themed happenings all located within the walkable California Central Coast travel destination frequently listed as one […]

Santa Maria Philharmonic Society: Baroque Elegance

SANTA MARIA - With bounding baselines, glittering melodic structures, and the rich and warmly familiar harmonies of the chamber orchestra, the works of Johann Sebastian Bach, Antonio Vivaldi, and George Frideric Handel will fill the hall with beauty and cheer. Guest soloists include two talented string players–violinist Brynn Albanese and guitarist Jack Cimo–who will help […]

Santa Barbara International Film Festival

FEB 4 - FEB 15 SANTA BARBARA:  Experience Santa Barbara’s red carpet at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival, where Oscar contenders and the industry’s best gather for 11 days of film screenings, celebrity tribute events, panel discussions and after-parties.

Valentine’s Dinner at the Tavern – The Inn at Mattei’s Tavern

LOS OLIVOS: Indulge in a beautifully crafted three-course prix fixe dinner featuring seasonal flavors and thoughtfully paired wine selections in a warm, romantic setting. Whether it’s an intimate evening for two or a special celebration, The Tavern provides the perfect backdrop to make your Valentine’s Day truly memorable. $135 per person. Pricing includes gratuity and […]

2025 Lompoc Restaurant Week

FEB 17 - FEB 23 LOMPOC:  This is a special week-long event; a seven-day celebration of culinary and libation creativity in conjunction with restaurant owners in Lompoc. The annual Lompoc Restaurant Week is set for Monday, February 17, through Sunday, February 23, 2025. Lompoc Valley Restaurant Week allows dining patrons an opportunity to enjoy a […]

Farm Day Every Day Tour

SANTA MARIA:  Students for Eco-Education and Agriculture (SEEAG) is holding its first Santa Barbara County “Farm Day Every Day” tour at Plantel Nurseries. The free tour is on Saturday, February 22 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Plantel Nurseries grows vegetable seedlings in large greenhouses that are then sent to farms where they are planted […]

It’s Magic

SANTA BARBARA - Terry Hill and Lobero LIVE present It’s Magic (2 shows) on Sunday, March 16, 2025 at 2:30 PM & 6:30 PM. This new live show features Xavier Mortimer (top French magician), Ronn Lucas (a major world headliner), David Zirbel and Company (world’s tallest illusionist), Dan Cole and Stacy (new concept prestidigitator), and […]

Adult Art Workshop: Natural Perfume-Making – Forests & Florals

SOLVANG:  Join the California Nature Art Museum & Artisan Perfumer Susan Farber for an adult art workshop on Sunday, March 16th 2024 from 1:00PM- 4:00PM, creating unique and nature-based scents inspired by forests & florals of California. All participants will take home a custom-made fragrance and guide on the procurement process.

Solvang Brick & Builds

APR 5-6 SOLVANG:  Inspired by LEGO®, the iconic Danish building block brand, Solvang Brick & Builds is a fun-filled weekend celebrating all things BRICK in the charming Danish village of Solvang, California, "The Danish Capital of America". The first-ever event weekend filled with brick-building fun. Solvang Brick & Builds, with an event line-up set for […]

Santa Barbara Earth Day Festival

APR 26 - APR 27 SANTA BARBARA:  Explore two days dedicated to stepping into climate leadership. Join in on conversations with climate leaders, get into the groove with musical performances and art contests, build community and connect with eco-minded exhibitors, and learn how to lean into climate action. This festival is the longest-running and most […]