UPCOMING EVENTS
Lompoc Old Town Market
Lompoc Old Town Market brings the heart of downtown to life with an evening of local flavor, live entertainment, and community spirit. Stroll through historic Old Town Lompoc as vendors offer fresh produce, handcrafted goods, delicious food, and unique finds, while live music and family-friendly activities create a vibrant atmosphere for visitors of all ages. It's the perfect way to experience the charm, creativity, and welcoming spirit of Lompoc.
Old Spanish Days
Old Spanish Days in Santa Barbara is a five-day celebration of culture, tradition, historic parades, music, dance, and community rooted in California’s Spanish and Mexican heritage.
Solvang Danish Days
California’s premier Danish heritage festival, Solvang Danish Days returns this year with three-day event line-up, Friday, September 18 – Sunday, September 20, 2026. This year’s theme – “Solen over dalen” (something to the effect of “Sun over the Valley” in Danish) – will be celebrated, honoring the 1911 establishment of Solvang by Danish-Americans. The 2026 edition of Solvang Danish Days marks the 89th return of the beloved, annual cultural affair.
Enjoy a total Danish immersion experience while helping to preserve Solvang’s authentic Danish heritage. Danish Days guests looking to “live like Vikings” throughout the event will have the opportunity to purchase a “Dane For A Day” VIP ticket bundle (only available online), while those looking to gain quicker entrance to Saturday’s or Sunday’s Æbleskiver Breakfasts may purchase tickets for the Breakfasts online, in advance.
The weekend’s numerous offerings, encompassing activities for all ages, range from fan-favorite food events surrounding Aebleskiver, the iconic Danish pastry rounds; to a Danish-style beer and wine garden serving Danish import, Carlsberg beer, alongside local brews, wines and festival eats; to interactive history lessons at the Elverhoj Museum of History & Art; to an axe-throwing arena where guests can “unleash their inner Viking;” to free, live concerts and an artisanal crafts marketplace.
Admission to Solvang Danish Days is free and entertainment options abound during the weekend with multiple parades, plus folk dancers and Danish musicians performing in locations scattered about the town. Solvang Danish Days also aims to please the next generation of Danish Days fans with varied pastimes, including Hans Christian Andersen story-telling sessions and activities featuring LEGO®.
8th Annual Santa Barbara County Farm Day
Join Students for Eco-Education and Agriculture (SEEAG) for its 8th Annual Santa Barbara County Farm Day. Over 15 farms, ranches, wineries and agricultural organizations from Santa Maria to Carpinteria welcome the public on Farm Day. Guests can expect a variety of activities, including behind-the-scenes tours, tractor rides, product tastings and giveaways, and plenty of kid-friendly exhibits, all while learning about the farms that feed our communities and the world.
For more information about Farm Day, to register, and to view a list of participating farms on an interactive map, go to https://sbcfarmday.org. Visitors select the locations they want to visit and travel at their own pace.
Farm Day is free and open to all ages. No pets allowed.
California Wine Festival
The California Wine Festival in Santa Barbara features rare wine tastings, local food, live music, and a beachside festival with hundreds of wines and craft brews.
West Coast Cub Fly In Lompoc
The West Coast Cub and Antique Aircraft Fly-In is a summer aviation gathering at the Lompoc Airport. Guests explore restored aircraft on display and meet pilots, but the main event is pilot proficiency games held Saturday afternoon. With free admission, it’s a family-friendly experience for aviation enthusiasts and curious visitors alike.
Solvang 4th of July Parade and Fireworks Festival
Summer in Solvang heats up with one of the city’s most popular parades, Solvang Rotary’s annual July 4th Parade. Dozens upon dozens of parade entrants such as classic cars, prancing horses, dance troupes, drum lines, and brass sections travel along the July 4th Parade route as it winds its way through town.
High school marching bands, motorcycle and car clubs, floats crafted by local businesses, and animated farm animal and pet entries put on their best patriotic display. As night falls, Santa Ynez Valley Rotary’s fireworks festival lights up the Solvang sky in a show based next to historic Old Mission Santa Inés.
The Lompoc Valley Flower Festival
The Lompoc Valley Flower Festival at Ryon Memorial Park is a long standing community celebration honoring the region’s deep roots in the flower-growing industry. With the event’s origin dating back to the 1950s, the Flower Festival acknowledges the area’s agricultural heritage while bringing community members together.
Organized by the nonprofit Lompoc Valley Festival Association, this beloved event offers a mix of activities including a parade featuring flower-adorned floats, carnival attractions, arts and crafts vendors, food booths, and live entertainment.
SYV Pride Parade and Festival
Produced by Santa Ynez Valley nonprofit, SYV Pride, the 2026 edition of SYV Pride month begins May 23, with an event line-up to include multiple winery- and saloon-hosted happenings plus the month’s main attraction: the Saturday, June 13, SYV Pride Parade and Festival in downtown Solvang.
The fifth annual SYV Pride Parade starts at 11:00 AM, and will roll through Solvang with floats, music, and more, ending with a colorful, family-friendly Pride Festival (12:00 PM) in and around Solvang Park. Open to adults and kids of all ages, the festival will feature a live DJ set, food vendors, a beer and wine garden, face painting, rock climbing, and more.
SYV Pride updates and event schedule details may be found at: www.SYVPride.org
“Farm Day Every Day” tour at Rancho Olivos
Students for Eco-Education and Agriculture (SEEAG) is hosting a free “Farm Day Every Day” tour at Rancho Olivos on Saturday, May 30, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Visitors will tour the olive orchard and learn how different varieties of olive oil are made, including Rancho Olivos’ Blood Orange, basil, jalapeno, rosemary-garlic, and Meyer lemon flavored olive oils. The tour will end with an olive oil tasting.
Tours are free, but space is limited. Registration is required. Ticket registration opens on May 22 at 10:00 a.m. To register and learn more about the tour and future Farm Day Every Day events, visit https://www.seeag.org/farm-day-every-day.
Buellton Brew Fest
Buellton Brew Fest is a 21+ event featuring 55+ breweries, wineries and spirits purveyors for your enjoyment! There are plenty of food trucks and restrooms on site, plus mega sized beer pong, mechanical bull, cornhole, and live entertainment. Designated Driver passes and local shuttles available for this event!
Bust out those Cowboy Hats and boots and join us at the 13th annual Buellton Brew Fest on Saturday, May 2nd, 2026 at River View Park. It features 55+ craft breweries, wineries, kombucha, ciders, seltzers and spirit companies!