HARBOR & SEAFOOD FESTIVAL

One of Santa Barbara’s most beloved seaside events, the Santa Barbara Harbor & Seafood Festival, returns for another year of fresh catches and live entertainment on Oct. 15, 2022. Satisfy that seafood craving with dishes like mussel and shrimp paella, fish tacos, uni (sea urchin) straight out of the shell and more. Take home your […]

Taste of the Santa Ynez Valley

The four-day, six town celebration of food, wine, and more takes place across the unique towns of Solvang, Santa Ynez, Los Alamos, Los Olivos, Ballard, and Buellton. Among the many highlights of this popular annual event include curated wine tastings, chef-driven long table dinners, lunches and activities, and special events hosted by Sunset editors, all […]

Buellton Fall Fest

The Buellton Fall Fest takes place on November 11-13 in downtown Buellton.  Three days of fun with live music performances, carnival rides, vendors, food trucks, beer/wine and much more!  Check out https://www.buelltonfallfest.com/  for more information.

Santa Visits in Lompoc California

Invite Santa Claus for a visit to your hotel accommodations this holiday season! Book your visit with Santa ahead of time and enjoy a fun, intimate visit with the big man. 6:30 - 8:30 PM

Lompoc Valley Restaurant Week 2023

How about a whole week of fantastic food and wine adventures to really kick the new year off right? The 8th annual Lompoc Valley Restaurant Week offers foodies of all ages a seven-day celebration of libation and culinary creativity—all presented by Lompoc Valley restaurant owners. Attendees can enjoy a prix-fixe meal, a two-for-one dining option, and a special […]

American Mountain Men at La Purísima Mission State Historic Park

Step back in history to a time when manly mountain men wore buckskin clothes—and hear them tell tall tales and share stories of superior skills over a crackling campfire. This unique and intriguing weekend event at La Purísima Mission State Historic Park features everything but the cabin sink—including hide preparation and tanning, leather working, blacksmithing […]

Mission LIfe Days La Purisima Mission in Lompoc, California

Mission Life Days At La Purisima Mission Set for April, 2023 There’s always something exciting, engaging, and new to discover and experience. Join costumed docents and staff for an opportunity to observe and participate in the craft activities that supplied the needs of the mission residents on April 15, 2023 from 11 AM to 2 […]

Buellton Brew Fest

The Buellton Brew Fest is one of the best Central Coast Beer festivals showcasing a variety of Central Coast and California breweries. The event is held at River View Park in Buellton and offers a beautiful backdrop of the Sta. Rita Hills. Guests will enjoy unlimited tastings of craft beer, live music, great food trucks, […]

SYV Pride

Produced by Santa Ynez Valley nonprofit, SYV Pride, the 2023 edition of SYV Pride month begins Thursday, June 1, with a month-long event line-up to include multiple winery-hosted happenings, arts and crafts activities, a family-friendly silent disco, and the month’s main attraction: the Saturday, June 24, SYV Pride Parade and Festival. The second annual SYV […]

Solvang Chamber of Commerce Music in the Park

Solvang’s summer of events kicks off Wednesday, June 21, 2023, with the Solvang Chamber of Commerce’s Music in the Park program, running 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM every Wednesday through August 30. Eleven different bands are slated for the series in Solvang Park, with music styles ranging from cello blues and soul, to 50s surf […]

Lompoc Valley Flower Festival

Spend an extended and magical late-spring weekend exploring the flower fields of Lompoc and enjoying the Lompoc Valley Flower Festival. Lompoc’s hometown tradition celebrates the valley’s agricultural heritage with 3 days of fun that include a carnival, live music, food and vendor booths, a parade and more!

Old Santa Ynez Days

Old Santa Ynez Days June 24 @ 9am - 2 PM Township of Santa Ynez, CA 93460 https://oldsantaynezdays.com/ Friday evening party at Santa Ynez Historical Museum Saturday Outdoor Vendor Market, Parade, Giant Line Dance, Food Trucks, Activities for the Kids at Old Santa Ynez Day. The parade starts at 10 AM, on Sagunto Street, in […]