Annual Events

From art shows, annual festivals and food and wine events to historic celebrations, theatrical performances, equine clinics, bicycle races and marathons, every season shines.

January

Blues Festival – Royal Scandinavian Inn, Solvang
805-688-8000

February

Amgen Tour of California Bicycle Race – Individual time trials, Solvang
805-688-6144

March

Solvang Century and Half Century – Annual 50 or 100 mile bike ride
562-690-9693

Taste of Solvang Weekend – Strolling food and wine tasting downtown
805-688-6144

April

Vintners Festival – Sponsored by Santa Barbara Vintners Association
805-688-0881

May

Spring Peppertree Art Show – Eubanks’ Peppertree Ranch, Santa Ynez
805-688-4089

Half Marathon -Santa Ynez / Solvang
805-688-6144
Rancho Vistadores, Solvang

June

Old Santa Ynez Day – Parade, food, arts and crafts and live entertainment
805-688-4878

Jazz and Olive Festival – Los Olivos
805-325-2345

July

Independence Day Parade – Fourth of July Fireworks, Solvang
805-688-6144

August

Old Mission Santa Inez Fiesta – Solvang
805-688-4815

Quick Draw Artists Competition – Los Olivos
805-688-1222

Wheels ‘n Windmills Car Show – Solvang
805-688-6144

September

Danish Days – Entire weekend devoted to celebrating Solvang’s heritage
805-688-6144

Jazz Festival- Solvang
805-688-0701
Los Alamos Old Days – Honoring the town’s 1876 roots
805-344-2267

October

Celebration of Harvest – Sponsored by Santa Barbara County Vintners Association 805-688-0881

A Day in the Country, Los Olivos
805-688-1222

November

Prelude Bike Ride – 25 miles, 50 miles or 100 miles, Solvang
562-690-9693

Fall Peppertree Art Show – Eubanks’ Peppertree Ranch, Santa Ynez
805-688-4089

Vaquero Show and Sale – Santa Ynez Valley Historical Museum, Santa Ynez
805-688-7889

December

Winterfest – a month long holiday celebration, Solvang
805-688-6144

Olde-Fashioned Christmas Party – Los Olivos
805-688-1222