FALL SPECIALS
FALL EATS & TREATS
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Los Alamos: Thursday through Sunday 7am to 6pm. Monday 7am to 4pm. Closed Tuesday and Wednesday.
550 Bell St, Los Alamos. 805-344-3000
Ballard: Thursday through Monday 8am to 4pm. Closed Tuesday and Wednesday. 2449 Baseline, Ballard. 805-691-9549
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2886 Mission Dr, Solvang. 805-688-4300
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Fall and Halloween-themed donuts. Inquire about holiday decorating kits.
252 E Hwy 246 Ste C, Buellton and 2902 San Marcos Ave D, Los Olivos. 805-691-9222.
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1984 Old Mission Dr, Solvang. Main number 805-693-1746
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Halloween & Fall baked goods basket, cupcakes, cookies and more.
Call (805) 686-9582 or (805) 680-3827 to order.
240 E Hwy 246 Ste 109, Buellton.
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The Solvang Bakery
Personalized Halloween Gingerbread Haunted houses and so many fun fall treats.
Order online: Cookie decorating kits, cookies, baked goods, cakes and more!
438 Alisal Rd, Solvang. 805-688-4939​
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FALL ACTIVITIES
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November 12-14, 2021 in Buellton on Avenue of the Flags
Featuring a ferris wheel, 25 bands on 2 stages, street vendors, carnival rides and games, beer/wine/adult beverage garden.
Free admission!
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Day in the Country Wine Roundup
October 16 & 17, 2021 in Los Olivos, CA
Our Wine Roundup features a wine tasting pass to our award-winning wineries for you to visit.
Simply pick up your pass from our table at the main park in the center of town (by the flagpole), then hit the town. The pass costs $35, and gets you 2 tastes at 9 places on the pass (for a total of 18 tastes).
Wineries will offer add-on and purchase specials when you visit, and you can also use the pass on Sunday, October 17! It's a great way to try new wineries, or find a flight that you really love.
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October 9, 2021 from noon to close.
Get ready for the best dressed, pretzel eating, keg holding and stein holding competitions.
Figueroa Mountain Brewing Company Buellton
45 Industrial Way, Buellton.
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Haunted House
See below under "Halloween"
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Free admission. Don't miss the 13th Annual Buellton Bazaar, a holiday arts and crafts fair. Local artisans will display and sell their goods. Come and start your holiday shopping and enjoy all of the talent the Santa Ynez Valley has to offer. To reserve a space, please call Kristen at (805) 688-1086 or kristent@cityofbuellton.com.
River View Park, Buellton.
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Neal Fraser's BEEFSTEAK at The Alisal
Acclaimed Los Angeles chef and restaurateur, Neal Fraser, is bringing his BEEFSTEAK event from the big city to The Alisal Guest Ranch & Resort on Thursday, October 21, 2021. This carnivorous carnival will begin with passed hors d’oeuvres and a cocktail and wine reception at 5:30 p.m.. After the reception, guests will enjoy a sit-down dinner at 7:00 p.m. with an unforgettable feast. For more information click the link above!
The Alisal Guest Ranch & Resort, 1054 Alisal Rd, Solvang. 800-425-4725
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Santa Ynez Valley Scarecrow Fest
October 1-31, 2021
Santa Ynez Valley merchants will welcome the fall season by kicking off the annual Scarecrow Fest and contest on Oct. 1. Residents and tourists are invited to vote on their favorite creations throughout the month. Due to COVID19, this will be our online ballot, as we are focusing on following all protocols to keep everyone safe during this time.
This year’s contest will include Buellton and Solvang, the town that started the Scarecrow Fest. Scarecrows can also be found around Santa Ynez and Los Alamos during October.
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10-acre corn maze. Kids maze. 1lb pumpkins. 400 pumpkins. And MORE!
Open daily 10am-6pm
1000 Alamo Pintado Rd, Solvang. 805-350-8335.
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Opening Night - Saturday, October 16, 2021 at 5 pm
Connie Sheu, classical guitar
Voices of Classical Guitar: Music of Barrios, Paulian, Johanson, and more
Connie Sheu presents a concert of classical guitar music by various composers, including little-known works by women composers and some of her own new arrangements.
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Saturday, November 20, 2021 at 5 pm
Robert Cassidy, piano, Ani Aznavoorian, cello, Adam Barnett-Hart, violin
An Evening of Chamber Music
Works by Haydn, Rachmaninoff and Schubert
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For more non-fall-themed events and activities visit our events calendar.
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HALLOWEEN
October 30 & 31, 2021 from 6pm-9:30pm (Kid friendlier is from 6pm-6:30pm)
411 Second Street, Solvang across from Solvang Festival Theater
Tickets available at the door (cash, check or credit card)
Adults $10, Under 18 $8
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Halloween Paint 'N Sip Classes at The Tipsy Canvas
October 29th or 30th at 6:30pm and the 31st at 11:30am
Costume party and paint 'n sip class. 25 seats available per class. Receive a surprise if you come in costume! Spooky season themes painted on pumpkins.
Tickets are $45 each. 21 years and older only.
485 Alisal Rd, Solvang. Call or text 805-408-9118 to book a seat.
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THANKSGIVING
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Stay tuned for more information. Submit your information here.
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Visit SYV Directory's retailers page for a full list of places to shop for your loved one, our eat page for additional takeout, delivery or outdoor dining, our drink page for all beverages, and check out our Fall story highlight reel on Instagram for more inspiration (to come).
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For more non-fall-themed events and activities visit our events calendar.
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