1st Annual Viking Charities Classic Car Show

1st Annual Viking Charities Classic Car Show Weekend Three days of classic (pre-1990) cars and motor vehicle-oriented activities. Events kick off Friday 10/6 with a fund-raising dinner at the unique Mendenhall’s Motor Museum of Gasoline Pumps and Petroliana in Buellton. Saturday 10/7 an admission-free classic car show in the beautiful 'Danish Capital of America,' Solvang, […]

Santa Barbara Vintners Festival

In its 39th year, the Santa Barbara Vintners Festival will be held at the beautiful Vega Vineyard & Farm. The festival offers a unique opportunity to taste wines from more than 50 wineries and savor regional cuisine from dozens of restaurants, chefs, and food producers. Attendees can mingle with the winemakers and winery owners who […]

Annual Lompoc Valley Scarecrow Contest

The Annual Lompoc Valley Scarecrow Contest will take place from October 16-31. This event is hosted by the Lompoc Valley Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Bureau. Businesses around Lompoc will creatively decorate their storefronts with a scarecrow. They may be spooky, funny, or traditional! There will be two awards overall, People’s Choice and Judges’ Pick. […]

Lompoc Chalks

Join your friends, family, and community at the Lompoc Airport October 20th – 22nd for the return of Lompoc Chalks! On Friday night from 5pm – 8pm, the Meet The Artists Kickoff event will take place with music, food, and fun for everyone! The weekend will showcase incredible chalk art by local and out of […]

Los Olivos Day in the Country

]A Los Olivos tradition, the Day in the Country is a unique festival that celebrates country living, set in the bucolic wine country town of Los Olivos. The annual event is a tradition around these parts, offering a small-town parade, dozens of vendor booths, a beer garden, live music, food trucks, and, of course, tasting […]

Lompoc’s Annual Old Town Trick or Treat

Lompoc’s Annual Old Town Trick or Treat will be happening on Wednesday, October 25th! Kids 12 & under are welcome to Trick or Treat in Old Town Lompoc on H & I Streets at participating businesses. Plus, come enjoy the free activities for kids in Centennial Park at the corner of South H St and […]

Solvang Haunted House

Returning to Solvang in 2023, is the Halloween Haunted House, now in its 29th year. The annual haunt will happen Friday and Saturday, October 27 and 28, from 6:00 PM to 9:30 PM, with a “kid-friendlier” version of the Haunted House from 6:00 PM to 6:30 PM. The 2023 edition of the annual Santa Ynez […]

Buellton Fall Festival

Family fun abounds at this three-day festival and carnival. No carnival would be complete without an array of games and rides – including a Ferris Wheel on Avenue of the Flags, Buellton’s main drag. The fun also includes more than 25 bands performing on two stages, a street fair, and food vendors. Best of all, […]

A Cowboy Christmas

A Cowboy Christmas returns for another year of unforgettable holiday activities for all ages! Guests will enjoy unique holiday animal experiences, food & drinks, games & obstacle course, bounce house, hay bale pyramid, hot cocoa bar, rowdy reindeer ride (mechanical bull) & more!

Solvang Julefest

Each year, Solvang’s weeks-long holiday celebration lights up the region, making the Danish-American hamlet one of the “Most Christmassy Towns in America.” Julefest offers something for everyone in the family, too. Memories are made when children visit Santa and Mrs. Claus and embark on a season-long Nisse Adventure, which invites families to come to Solvang […]

Lompoc 2023 Children’s Christmas Season Parade

The 2023 Children’s Christmas Season parade will be held Friday, December 1, starting at 6:00 PM. This year’s theme is “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree”! The parade will begin on H Street and proceed onto Ocean Avenue, and South to I Street. After the parade concludes, participants and spectators are invited to gather at Centennial […]

SYV Holiday Lights Festival

The festival consists of the Winter Wonderland Marketplace and the Enchanted Garden Lights. Join us starting December 1st to see all the exciting new additions for 2023!