From art shows, annual festivals and food and wine events to historic celebrations, theatrical performances, equine clinics, bicycle races and marathons, every season shines. Find events and festivals in the Santa Ynez Valley:
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
