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