Santa Barbara County - October Events

• October 10 -- Old Time Fiddlers' Convention & Festival
  Festival: A celebration of traditional American folk music on two stages. This day long celebration is produced by the Rotary Club of Santa Barbara Sunrise. Rancho La Patera & Stow House, 304 North Los Carneros Road, Goleta
  Fee: $15 Adults/$10 Seniors & Teens/Kids 12 and under freeTime: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (805) 969.4974

• October 16 -- 20th Annual Los Olivos "Day in the Country"
  Family Fun: Presented by the Los Olivos Business Organization. Breakfast at the Grange, arts & crafts booths, wine tasting, games and crafts for kids, Vintage Tractor & Antique Car Display, Scarecrows on Parade, 5K Run, Book Faire, silent auction, live music, Apple Pie contest and much more! Lavinia Campbell Park, Los Olivos
  Fee: FreeTime: 7:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. Phone Number: (805) 688.1222

• October 16 -- Santa Barbara Beer Festival
  Festival: Please join us from 12:00 to 4:00 p.m., when the fields at Elings Park will be transformed into Santa Barbara's oldest beer festival featuring the best microbrews from the central and west coast. For just $40, you'll get a glass and an awesome afternoon of beer tasting.
  Fee: $40 in advanceTime: 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (805) 450.1728

• October 31 -- Día de los Muertos Holiday Craft Event
  Celebration: Discover the fascinating history of this special holiday while making skeleton masks, decorating sugar skulls, designing traditional tissue paper marigolds and creating holiday prints. Traditional Día de los Muertos refreshments, including pan de muerto and Mexican hot chocolate will be served. Casa de la Guerra, 15 East De la Guerra Street, Santa Barbara
  Fee: FreeTime: 12 p.m. - 3 p.m. Phone Number: (805) 965.0093

• October 31 -- Downtown Safe Trick-or-Treat
  Celebration: Children and their parents are invited to Trick-or-Treat along State Street and the Paseo Nuevo Shopping Center. All participating businesses will display an “orange ghost” and balloons in their window. Please come in costume to receive a special treat. Don’t forget to bring a Trick-or-Treat bag! Downtown Santa Barbara
  Fee: FreeTime: 12 p.m. - 3 p.m. Phone Number: (805) 962.2098 x23

Ongoing Events

• Ongoing -- Gaviota Kayak/Hot Spring Hike Tour
  Recreation: All day inclusive tour includes a lunch at a secluded resort, all transportation, kayak paddle, beautiful hike, and amazing fun! Captain Jack's Tours, Santa Barbara
  Fee: $175/$250 for 2 peopleTime: 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Phone Number: (805) 564.1819

• Year Round -- Guided Hikes at Bacara Resort
  Recreation: Nestled in the hills of the Santa Ynez Mountains, the Bacara Resort & Spa offers various levels of hiking. You will be shuttled from the Resort to enjoy a walk through sunlit trails and travel through avacado and lemon trees. Reservations required. Hiking shoes strongly advised. 8301 Hollister Avenue, Santa Barbara
  Fee: Call for informationTime: Call for information Phone Number: (805) 571.4210

• First Monday of Each Month -- Santa Barbara Newcomers Club-Welcome/Orientation
  Reception: The Santa Barbara Newcomers Club provides many get acquainted activities for members including socials, wine tasting, hiking, local heritage & community service opportunities, games & much more. Fess Parker's DoubleTree Resort, 633 East Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara
  Fee: Free Time: 7 p.m. Phone Number: (805) 564.2555

• Second Saturday of Each Month, April 10 - October 9 -- Winery & Vineyard Walk Series
  Recreation: A different Santa Maria vineyard manager or winemaker will lead a tour of their winery or vineyard. The tours will provide a firsthand look at different winemaking techniques that take place throughout the year. Call for more information. Participating Santa Maria Valley Wineries and Vineyards.
  Fee: FreeTime: 12 p.m. - 2 p.m. Phone Number: (866) 480.5194

• Every Sunday -- Champagne Brunch at the Historic Santa Maria Inn
  Dining: Enjoy a variety of selected meats, carving stations and an omelette station along with a salad bar. We also feature traditional breakfast fare, many side dishes and an elaborate and delicious dessert station. 801 South Broadway, Santa Maria
  Fee: Adults $21.95/Seniors $18.95/Kids $12.95 Time: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Phone Number: (805) 928.7777

• Every Sunday -- Santa Barbara Arts & Crafts Show
  Family Fun: The show is now the only continuous arts festival of original drawings, paintings, graphics, sculpture, crafts and photography in the world. Approximately 300 Santa Barbara County resident artists display their own works in an informal atmosphere under the palms of Chase Palm Park. All items are original art, created by the artists you meet. The show is held every fair weather Sunday and Special Holidays.
  Fee: FreeTime: 10 a.m. 'til Dusk Phone Number: (805) 897.1982

• 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: FreeTime: 2:30 p.m. - 6 p.m. Phone Number: (805) 962.5354

• Thursdays -- Fess Parker's Wine Country Inn Thursday Evening Singing
  Live Music: The public is invited to join Fess & Marcy Parker and friends accompanied by pianist Bill Powell in the Lobby Lounge. Dinner service begins at 6 p.m. Reservations highly recommended.2860 Grand Avenue, Los Olivos, CA
  Fee: No cover charge.Time: 9 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. Phone Number: (805) 688.7788

• Every Thursday -- An Evening of Visual & Performing Arts
  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: FreeTime: 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. Phone Number: (805) 962.2098

• 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: FreeTime: 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. Phone Number: (805) 962.2098

• April 1 - October 31 -- Ventura Thursday Downtown Market
  Family Fun: Scan the booths full of local produce and goods at this seasonal open air farmers market which takes place every Thursday in Downtown Ventura. Main & California Streets.
  Fee: FreeTime: 5 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Phone Number: (805) 652.2089

• Every Friday evening -- Educational 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. East Beach Wine Company, 201 South Milpas Street, Santa Barbara
  Fee: Call for informationTime: 4 p.m.-7 p.m. Phone Number: (805) 899.1535

• Every Friday & Saturday Evening -- Fess Parker's Wine Tasting
  Wine Education: Savor the rich heritage of California’s wine-making industry at Fess Parker’s Doubletree Resort, offering a new tradition of Santa Barbara wine tasting. Sample six different Fess Parker wines, all locally produced near our quiet coastal enclave. 633 East Carillo Blvd, Santa Barbara
  Fee: $12Time: 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. Phone Number: (805) 564.4333

• 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 informationTime: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Phone Number: (805) 965.6307

• Every Saturday -- Ventura Dowtown 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: FreeTime: 8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. Phone Number: (805) 529.6266

• 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: $6Time: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Phone Number: (805) 884.0459

• 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: FreeTime: 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Phone Number: (805) 962.5354

• TBA -- 18th Annual California Lemon Festival in Goleta
  Festival: Join us for the biggest celebration in the Goleta area! Wonderful food, a fantastic family atmosphere and a variety of entertainment and activities. This weekend also includes the Goleta Fall Classic Car and Street Rod Show and the ever-popular "Safety Street". Don't miss our pie-eating contests, arts and crafts vendors and our new Green Business trade show. Girsh Park, Goleta
  Fee: FreeTime: Fri 5pm-8pm (rides only)/Sat 10am-6pm/Sun10am-5pm Phone Number: (800) 646.5382

• TBA -- Santa Barbara County Vintners' Visa
  Celebration: This is your four-day pass to 12 of your favorite participating wineries, each of whom will pull out all the stops just for Vintners' Visa holders. In addition to waiving tasting fees, the participating wineries may be offering barrel tastings, special library selections, and food & wine pairings. Call for information. Please note not all wineries are open on all four days.
  Fee: VariesTime: Varies Phone Number: (805) 688.0881

• TBA -- Scorpio Rising: Pumpkin Carving Contest & Fall Themed Wine Tasting
  Celebration: In honor of late October's astrological sign and referencing Kenneth Anger's avant-garde film Scorpio Rising, join CAF and Kunin Wines for an evening of ghoulish delights. Join us before the witching hour, where judges will select the most devious and delightful pumpkins and award special prizes. Co-host Kunin Wines will offer tastings of their premiere selections, with a special focus on Autumnal pairings. 653 Paseo Neuvo, Santa Barbara
  Fee: FreeTime: 5 p.m. Phone Number: (805) 966.5373

• TBA -- Celebration of Harvest Festival
  Celebration: Join the 120+ members of the Santa Barbara Vintners' Association for our annual Celebration of Harvest Festival! Besides the hundreds of premium wines, three dozen local chefs will be preparing wine country appetizers, live bands will be filling the air with music and a silent auction benefiting the local food bank.
  Fee: Call for informationTime: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (805) 688.0881