Ongoing Events- Every Sunday
-- Sunday with the Vintner
Wine Education: Every Sunday a local winemaker pours his wines accompanied with cheese and bread from our kitchen. Buy a bottle, stay for dinner, no corkage. We highlight our local wine industry especially those small producers that have limited exposure to the public. Pierre Lafond Wine Bistro, 516 State Street, Santa Barbara
Fee: $15 Time: 3 p.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (805) 962.1455 - Every Wednesday
-- Solvang Farmers Market
Market: Fresh produce, flowers and food. Rain or shine. Solvang Village, Copenhagen Drive and 1st Street
Fee: Free Time: 2:30 p.m. - 6 p.m. Phone Number: (805) 962.5354 - First Thursday
-- Art, Music & Theater
Family Fun: On the first Thursday of each month, downtown galleries keep their doors open late allowing the public to enjoy local art in a fun and social atmosphere. Additional attractions such as music, artist openings, demonstrations, and refreshments are featured at participating venues. Downtown Santa Barbara
Fee: Free Time: 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. Phone Number: (805) 962.2098 - Every Thursday
-- Blind Tasting Thursdays at Wandering Dog Wine Bar
Wine Education: Challenge your palate and learn about wine at the same time! Every week we feature different varietals, regions, etc. No reservations required. 1539C Mission Drive, Solvang CA
Fee: $15/$10 Wine Society Time: 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. Phone Number: 805-686-9126 - Every Friday
-- Friday Evening Wine Tasting at East Beach Wine Company
Wine & Food Education: Hosted by a winemaker, winery owner or wine broker and offering 8-10 wines to taste. Stop in and start your weekend right! Call for current host listing. 1114 State Street, Ste 24 Santa Barbara CA
Fee: Call for information Time: 4:30 p.m.-7 p.m. Phone Number: 805-899-1535 - Every Saturday
-- Touristorica - Historic Downtown Walking Tour
Historic: An easy stroll let's you experience Santa Barbara's past. Led by trained docents, the tour focuses on significant historic buildings, architectural styles, landscaping and our rich cultural past. Walking shoes and a hat are recommended. Meet on the steps of City Hall, de la Guerra Plaza, Santa Barbara
Fee: Call for information Time: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Phone Number: (805) 965.6307 - Every Saturday
-- Art Workshop
Family Fun: Join us every Saturday for our weekly art workshop. All ages welcome. Children and adults love Art From Scrap! Children under age 5 must be accompanied by an adult. Art From Scrap, 302 East Cota Street, Santa Barbara
Fee: $6 Time: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Phone Number: (805) 884.0459 - Saturday Mornings, November 15 - March 30
-- Santa Barbara Fisherman's Market
Family Fun: Come down to the Santa Barbara Harbor at the Breakwater and buy fresh fish, crab or lobster right off the decks of the fishing boats! Fresher seafood cannot be found!
Fee: Free Time: 7:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Phone Number: (805) 965.8112 - Every Saturday
-- Ventura Downtown Farmer's Market
Family Fun: Come pick up lovely veggies and local produce to take home and feast upon at the Ventura Downtown Farmer's Market! Santa Clara & Palm Streets, Ventura
Fee: Free Time: 8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. Phone Number: (805) 529.6266 - Every Saturday
-- Downtown Santa Barbara Farmers Market
Market: Come down and buy fresh vegetables, fruits, flowers, small plants and specialty items. Street musicians and music. Year round, rain or shine. Corner of Santa Barbara and Cota Streets.
Fee: Free Time: 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Phone Number: (805) 962.5354 - TBA
-- The Christmas Revels: In Celebration of the Winter Solstice
Performing Arts: A Bavarian Celebration of the Winter Solstice set in early 19th century Bavaria at Yuletide. Enjoy songs, dances, and stories that originate in the Nordic/German traditions. Our cast of 70 actors, singers, dancers, and instrumentalists invite you join us and be joyous! Lobero Theatre, 33 East Canon Perdido Street, Santa Barbara CA
Fee: Adult $30-$65/Senior $20-$50/Child $12-$30 Time: Sat 2:30pm & 7:30pm/Sun 1pm & 5pm Phone Number: 805-963-0761 - TBA
-- Holiday at the Ranch
Holiday, Celebration: Our signature holiday open house. Photo opportunities abound with Santa Claus, tours of the beautifully decorated Stow House, crafts, cookie-baking for the kids and live holiday music. Rancho La Patera, 304 North Carneros Road, Goleta CA
Fee: Free Time: 11am-4pm Phone Number: 805-681-7216 - TBA
-- Annual Solvang Nativity Pageant
Holiday, Celebration: Live narration with local actors, musicians & animals gathered to tell the Christmas Story through costumed pageantry & scripture verses. Refreshments can be purchased. Free admission. Solvang Festival Theatre, 420 Second Street, Solvang CA
Fee: Free Time: 4pm Phone Number: 805-686-1789 - TBA
-- Pomegranate Festival & Open House at Buttonwood Winery
Celebration: Who doesn't need some holiday cheer? Come on out and sample our fabulous pomegranate recipes, taste our award winning wines and take care of your holiday shopping in a fun and relaxed atmosphere. Buttonwood Farm Winery, 1500 Alamo Pintado Road, Solvang CA
Fee: $10 Time: 3 p.m. - 7 p.m. Phone Number: 805-688-3032 - TBA
-- 2011 Winter Wine Classic
The "Winter Wine Classic" will assemble nearly 100 world class wines for a once-in-a-lifetime tasting event not to be missed! Taking place at the Grand Ballroom in Santa Barbara's Fess Parker's DoubleTree Resort.
Fee: $100 advance; $150 at door Time: 4pm-7pm Phone Number: 805-886-5103 - TBA
-- Solvang's Holiday Wine About
Celebration: Participating wine tasting rooms will be hosting a two-day walk about throughout the village of Solvang. Tickets available online. Solvang CA
Fee: 2-Day Pass $40 Time: 11am-4pm Phone Number: 805-688-6144
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