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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
]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 […]
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