Calendar of Events

Farmers Market, 2:30-6PM, every Wednesday; fresh produce, flowers and foods.

Solvang Third Wednesday is a day to Shop Solvang, Save Money and Have Fun! Held on the third Wednesday of every month, over 60 stores, restaurants, wine tasting rooms and professional offices offer special discounts and sales all day. Discover Solvang’s unique stores and boutiques. Delight in a divine culinary experience and take advantage of the Third Wednesday specials offered by participating restaurants, bakeries and sweet shops.

Can you find the blue stork? Do you know where the hidden mural is? Have fun discovering Solvang and receive a S3W Kroner for each place you find. Each 'Kroner' is worth $1 and you can spend them at participating stores! Figure out the clues to 10 places around the Village. The places to find on the Scavenger Hunt change every month. The Hunt beings at the Visitors Center, 1639 Copenhagen Dr every Third Wednesday of the month. Pick up your clues there any time between 10 am & 5 pm. ... Read More

Each month on the Third Wednesday - enjoy wine tasting while strolling through the Village of Solvang. Most wine tasting rooms offer special discounts to Wine Walk participants on wine & merchandise. $20 per person (cash only please) includes a Solvang Third Wednesday logo glass, map and tasting at 5 places of your choice. Tickets available at The Olive House 1661 Mission Dr, Sort This Out Cellars 1636 Copenhagen Dr or Wandering Dog Wine Bar 1539 Mission Dr

The craft beer movement is rising and it has taken the Santa Ynez Valley by storm.  Residents and visitors alike are enjoying new breweries and beer tasting venues throughout the towns of Buellton, Ballard, Los Alamos, Los Olivos, Santa Ynez and Solvang. For the first time, Visit the Santa Ynez Valley will be hosting Santa Ynez Valley Craft Beer Week from May 12-20th during American Craft Beer Week (www.craftbeer.com).  Craft Beer lovers can delight in all-things beer with special ... Read More

8:00pm showtime. Tickets available at Resort box office or call StarTicketsPlus at 1-800-585-3737. www.chumashcasino.com Winner of the American Comedy Award for Outstanding Female Stand-Up Comic, Wanda Sykes ranks among Entertainment Weekly's 25 Funniest People in America. She has starred in her own TV show "Wanda at Large” as well as HBO's "Curb Your Enthusiasm."  Don’t miss this hilarious comedienne live!  

Stop by Wandering Dog every Thursday to test your palate and wine knowledge. The blind tasting includes four half glasses of wine and themes change weekly ranging from varietals, to regions, to blends. Check out their website to see each week's topic.

The craft beer movement is rising and it has taken the Santa Ynez Valley by storm.  Residents and visitors alike are enjoying new breweries and beer tasting venues throughout the towns of Buellton, Ballard, Los Alamos, Los Olivos, Santa Ynez and Solvang. For the first time, Visit the Santa Ynez Valley will be hosting Santa Ynez Valley Craft Beer Week from May 12-20th during American Craft Beer Week (www.craftbeer.com).  Craft Beer lovers can delight in all-things beer with special ... Read More

Sit back and enjoy the eclectic jazz sounds of local guitarist, Bear Erickson. Bear is a graduate of LA Music Academy as well as owner and head engineer of Erickson Sound Labs. He also teaches music lessons on the side. Reservations not required.  

The craft beer movement is rising and it has taken the Santa Ynez Valley by storm.  Residents and visitors alike are enjoying new breweries and beer tasting venues throughout the towns of Buellton, Ballard, Los Alamos, Los Olivos, Santa Ynez and Solvang. For the first time, Visit the Santa Ynez Valley will be hosting Santa Ynez Valley Craft Beer Week from May 12-20th during American Craft Beer Week (www.craftbeer.com).  Craft Beer lovers can delight in all-things beer with special ... Read More

Recently nationwide in theaters, the movie Courageous is a powerful family centered drama about courage, fatherhood, tragedy, and redemption. Four police officers face death every day on the job but struggle to have the same courage at home as fathers. Tragedy strikes and their will and friendship is tested. Hosted by the Ranch Church, the movie, childcare and snacks are FREE. Please RSVP with childcare needs to any of our provided contact information. The easiest RSVP form is the website eve... Read More

The craft beer movement is rising and it has taken the Santa Ynez Valley by storm.  Residents and visitors alike are enjoying new breweries and beer tasting venues throughout the towns of Buellton, Ballard, Los Alamos, Los Olivos, Santa Ynez and Solvang. For the first time, Visit the Santa Ynez Valley will be hosting Santa Ynez Valley Craft Beer Week from May 12-20th during American Craft Beer Week (www.craftbeer.com).  Craft Beer lovers can delight in all-things beer with special ... Read More

The craft beer movement is rising and it has taken the Santa Ynez Valley by storm.  Residents and visitors alike are enjoying new breweries and beer tasting venues throughout the towns of Buellton, Ballard, Los Alamos, Los Olivos, Santa Ynez and Solvang. For the first time, Visit the Santa Ynez Valley will be hosting Santa Ynez Valley Craft Beer Week from May 12-20th during American Craft Beer Week (www.craftbeer.com).  Craft Beer lovers can delight in all-things beer with special ... Read More

Farmers Market, 2:30-6PM, every Wednesday; fresh produce, flowers and foods.

Stop by Wandering Dog every Thursday to test your palate and wine knowledge. The blind tasting includes four half glasses of wine and themes change weekly ranging from varietals, to regions, to blends. Check out their website to see each week's topic.

A composer and performer with eight solo albums to his credit, Potenza has worked with Dizzy Gillespie, George Van Eps, Joe Pass, Bud Shank, Mose Allison, James Moody, Harry "Sweets" Edison, Brother Jack McDuff, many others. He will be joined at the May 26 performance by Joe Bagg at the organ and drummer Charlie Ruggiero, along with Charlie Shoemake on vibes and Sandi Shoemake, vocals. The Shoemakes, who founded the original Famous Jazz Artist Series in neighboring Cambria 20+ ye... Read More

The 1st Annual Chef’s Picnic in the Park event will be held on May 27, 2012 at the Solvang Theaterfest. The event will bring together celebrity chefs from the area who will conduct a cooking demonstration and prepare a gourmet picnic lunch that will be served to attendees. Picnic in the Park will also include a variety of entertainment, a silent auction, and wine tasting. The goal of Picnic in the Park is to raise funds to support senior service programs. Funds raised through the event wi... Read More

Farmers Market, 2:30-6PM, every Wednesday; fresh produce, flowers and foods.

Stop by Wandering Dog every Thursday to test your palate and wine knowledge. The blind tasting includes four half glasses of wine and themes change weekly ranging from varietals, to regions, to blends. Check out their website to see each week's topic.