Judy Carmichael “Swing Time

Judy Carmichael is one of the world’s leading interpreters of stride and swing piano, whose talents have taken her all over the world, from Carnegie Hall to the Guggenheim Museum in Venice, Italy. Her high-energy program is a romp through the Great American Songbook. “Astounding, flawless and captivating.” New York Times judycarmichael.com, 7:30pm - 9pm, […]

Fourth Annual Santa Barbara County Farm Day – Meet All The Hands That Feed You

Santa Maria, Calif.--The fourth annual Santa Barbara County Farm Day is set for Saturday, September 17. It's the once-a-year opportunity to "meet all the hands that feed you." Visitors can use an online Farm Day Trail Map to build a custom itinerary to navigate between growers throughout the Santa Maria Valley. The public will experience […]

Central Coast Airfest

The Central Coast AirFest is back on October 15th and 16th for another action-packed weekend with military demos, vintage warbirds, aerobatics, and more! We are excited to bring back a high-energy airshow combined with an Octoberfest-themed beer garden, food trucks, and plenty of activities for the whole family. AirFest has proven to be a wonderful […]

Flying Goat Cellars Hosts Annual Winemaker Dinner at La Purisima Mission

Flying Goat Cellars will host its fifteenth annual Winemaker Dinner at La Purísima Mission on September 30, 2022. Winemaker Norm Yost partners with Chef Clark Staub of Full of Life Flatbread for an intimate dining experience in the romantic, rustic ambiance of the historic Franciscan mission. Guest will unwind in the mission garden as Winemaker Yost pours […]

Scarecrow Fest in Los Olivos

Don’t miss our Scarecrow Festival in Santa Ynez Valley! Walk around the charming town of Los Olivos to see all the scarecrows, and vote for your favorite. You’ll see scary ones, humorous ones, all-natural plus scarecrows that depict our businesses. Held each year from October 1-31.

Day in the Country

Los Olivos’ most highly acclaimed festival of the year, the popular Day in the Country is back! Join us for a weekend of fun with a Fun Run, small-town parade, 100 vendors, specials, food, live music, Wine & Beer deals, and everything you love about our small town. This special day is a wonderful opportunity […]

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 […]