Julefest Celebration in Solvang - 2012
Julefest Tree Display creates a kaleidoscope of decorated foliage throughout the village in celebration of Solvang’s Centennial. Live fir trees ranging from 5-9 feet tall in festive containers brighten Solvang during this holiday season.
Major Julefest events are listed below.
Check our calendar of events also for more Julefest happenings dates and times.IInclement weather cancels all outdoor events.
Saturday, December 15, 2012
The “Christmas Story” comes to life in the Nativity Pageant at the outdoor Solvang Festival Theater (420 Second Street). Enjoy a choir, actors in traditional costumes, and live animals on stage. There are two FREE performances at 5pm and 7pm, with seating on a first come, first entertained basis. (In the unlikely event of rain, performances will be held at an alternate location to be announced).
December 15 - 16, 2012
Solvang Holiday Wine About from 11am-4pm each day, these 12 tasting stops will be pouring their vintages: Carivintas Winery, Dascomb Cellars, Lions Peak Vineyard & Winery, Lucas & Lewellen, Olive House, Presidio Vineyard & Winery, Sevtap Winery, Sort This Out Cellars, Tastes of the Valleys Wine Bar, Tocatto, Valley Vino and Wandering Dog Wine Bar.o 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., Saturday, December 15
o 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., Sunday, December 16
Tickets available for $40 per person for the 2-day passport include a souvenir etched wine glass. Advance ticket purchases are highly recommended, or call 1-800-719-9106 to purchase by phone.
Wednesday, December 19, 2012
Solvang’s Third Wednesday Holiday Celebration will feature savvy shopping and dining specials throughout the village as well as live entertainment and carolers; plus the announcement of the Julefest Window/Storefront and Tree Decorating Contest winners.
Friday, January 4, 2013
The Solvang Annual Christmas Tree Burn, starting at 6 PM in the fields of Old Mission Santa Inés, 1760 Mission Drive; is supervised by the Santa Barbara County Fire Department as one of the largest fire safety demonstrations and community gatherings on California’s Central Coast. All area residents are invited to bring their tree (stands & ornaments must be removed) to the burn pile between January 1-6, 2011; and then join together to see this powerful spectacle ignite the New Year and herald the beginning of Solvang’s Centennial Celebration year.
Solvang Julefest business opportunities - local businesses only
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