Solvang Visitor's Guide 2009 - (Page 43) SPRING March Santa Ynez Valley Museums Free Admission Day August Old Mission Santa Inés Fiesta —Solvang (688-4815). Quick Draw Artists Competition—Los Olivos (686-0053) Annual Events Every season shines in Solvang and the Santa Ynez Valley— from art shows, festivals and food and wine events to historic celebrations, theatrical performances, bicycle rides and marathon races—there is something for every age and interest. For complete listings and specific information, call the Solvang Conference & Visitors Bureau toll-free at 800-4686765 or 688-6144 or visit the “Events” page online at www.SantaYnezValleyVisit.com or www.SolvangUSA.com. Solvang Century and Half-Century—annual 50- or 100-mile bike ride (562-690-9693). Taste of Solvang Food & Wine Festival—restaurant specials, (688-1222). Wheels ’n' Windmills Car Show—Solvang (688-6144). ‘walking smorgaasbord,’ dessert party and wine tasting events (688-6144). FALL September Danish Days—entire weekend April Vintners Festival—sponsored devoted to celebrating Solvang’s heritage (688-6144). Jazz Festival—Solvang (All area codes are 805) SEASONAL June through September— PCPA (Pacific Conservatory of Performing Arts) Theaterfest by Santa Barbara County Vintners Association (688-0881). Cachuma Lake Nature Center Trout Derby (693-8381) (688-0701). Los Alamos Old Days—honoring Year-round—Wednesday Afternoon Farmers’ Market; First Street and Mission Drive, Solvang (962-5354). the town’s 1876 roots (3442267). May Los Rancheros Visitadores— October Celebration of Harvest—spon- presents critically acclaimed, professional live theatre under the stars at Solvang Festival Theater. A highlight of the 2009 season is Les Miserables. (922-8313). March through October— Cachuma Lake Nature Cruises WINTER December Solvang Julefest (Winterfest)—a blessing of 500+ horses and riders at Old Mission Santa Ines, Solvang. Wine Country Half Marathon sored by Santa Barbara County Vintners Association (6880881). A Day in the Country—food, art, entertainment in downtown Los Olivos (688-1222). month-long holiday celebration with tree-lighting, parade, Nativity Pageant, Santa Claus, open houses, shopping specials (688-6144). Los Olivos Olde-Fashioned Christmas—caroling, —Santa Ynez/Solvang (688-6144). Santa Ynez Valley National Mountain Bike Race—Los Olivos November Prelude Bike Ride—25 miles, 50 feature area wildlife, wildflowers and resident birds. November through February—Cachuma Lake Eagle Cruises focus on bald eagles and other migratory birds. All cruises aboard the 45-passenger pontoon boat “Osprey” feature a two-hour tour with a naturalist (686-5050 weekdays, 686-5055 weekends). WILLIAM ETLING (686-0169). miles or 100 miles, Solvang (562-690-9693). Sage Hill Competitive Trail Ride—sponsored by the Santa tree-lighting (688-1222). Buellton Tree-Lighting Party— SUMMER June Los Olivos Jazz & Olive Festival merriment on Avenue of Flags (688-7829). —food, wine tasting, music (325-2345). Old Santa Ynez Day—parade, Ynez Valley Arabian Horse Association (710-4471). Vaquero Show and Sale—Santa February Amgen Tour of California Pro-Cycling Race—Stage 6 Individual food, arts and crafts and live entertainment (688-4878). Time Trials, Solvang (688-6144). Greyhound Fest/West Coast Greyhound Gathering—Solvang Ynez Valley Historical Society Museum, Santa Ynez (6887889). Santa Ynez Valley Artists Studio Tours—sponsored by Wildling Art Museum (688-1082). July Independence Day Parade; Fourth of July Fireworks— June through August—Free Movies in the Park, Solvang and Buellton (688-7529). (688-6144). Solvang (688-6144). S O LVA N G A N D T H E S A N T A Y N E Z VA L L E Y V I S I T O R S G U I D E 2 0 0 9 43 http://www.SantaYnezValleyVisit.com http://www.SolvangUSA.com
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