Santa Barbara Region

The Fourth of July ushers in Solvang Rotary’s annual July 4th Parade (11:00 AM) and post-parade BBQ, with miles of smiles created by dozens upon dozens of parade entrants comprising classic cars, prancing horses, dance troupes, drum lines, and brass sections. The July 4th Parade route winds its way through town traversing most of Solvang’s […]

The 2023 West Coast Club Fly-In will take place July 7th through July 9th at the Lompoc Airport. 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 pilots, but you will be […]

Every Friday evening from July 9 through August 11, 2023, the 100 block of South H Street will come to vibrant life from 5 to 8 p.m., thanks to the Old Town Market. Each of the six evenings will feature its own unique theme and include food booths, regional vendors, live music, kids’ activities, and […]

Spend a beautiful summer afternoon at the Santa Rita Hills Lavender Farm where you will enjoy a relaxing yoga class followed by an afternoon tea from 3 - 5:30 PM The yoga class will be led by local Lompoc yoga instructor, Julia, from Blooming Energy Yoga Studio. Whether you’re a yoga pro or brand new […]

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

California’s premier Danish heritage festival, Solvang Danish Days (www.solvangdanishdays.org), celebrates its 86th return with a three-day event weekend, Friday through Sunday, September 15-17, 2023. Solvang Danish Days, which honors the 1911 establishment of Solvang by Danish-Americans, encompasses activities for all ages, ranging from fan-favorite food events surrounding Aebleskiver, the iconic Danish pastry rounds; to a […]

Now in its 87th year, Solvang Danish Days celebrates the town’s deep Danish roots over three days. Solvang Danish Days includes three parades, Danish folk dancers and musicians performing around town, plus other feature events like the Aebleskiver Breakfasts, Viking encampment, and live music. It’s a beloved tradition in the idyllic Danish-American hamlet in the […]

The second annual Cars & Cowboys Extravaganza will take place on Saturday, September 16, 2023 from 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. This is a special benefit fundraiser for Santa Ynez Community Outreach and the local Meals on Wheels program. The event will feature a curated collection of cars, a live auction, interactive activities, and live […]

A four-day, six-town celebration of the region’s bounty, Taste of the Santa Ynez Valley is an immersive experience designed to serve as an introductory course to the region’s food and wine — and the people behind it. More than 100 restaurants, wineries, tasting rooms, breweries, distilleries, and entertainment venues will come together for nearly two […]

Joining Solvang’s line-up of fall festivities is the Solvang Farmer Pumpkin Patch, a family-owned and operated agricultural adventure which will be open daily, late-September through October 31, 2023 (10:00 AM to 6:00 PM). This year’s “Patch” will include pumpkins weighing from 1/2 lb. up to 600 lbs., as well as a 14-acre corn maze, which […]

Solvang will welcome the season in true fall style as the village kicks off the 14th Annual Solvang Scarecrow Fest and Contest on Sunday, October 1, 2023. During the month-long Scarecrow Fest, which concludes on Halloween (Tuesday, October 31), Solvang businesses and organizations will participate in the contest by featuring a scarecrow of their own […]