Fave Five | August 23 – September 2
From local theater and museum exhibits to outdoor concerts and wine tasting, there is so much to see, do, taste and experience in Santa Maria Valley. Every week, we’ll continue to provide you with 5 great events happening in the Santa Maria Valley.

First Public Release of Riding Monkey Wines
August 25 @ 4:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Vino et Amicis
165 S. Broadway
Orcutt, CA 93455
Dieter Cronje and Nick Petrone will be releasing their Cinsault and Rosé of Carignan for the first time to the public. This event will be a blast! You don’t want to miss it!
Twilight Mountain Bike Ride
August 25 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Los Flores Ranch Park
6271 Dominion Road
Santa Maria, CA 93455
Twilight Mountain Bike Ride! Grab your bike, a flashlight and join us for a FREE guided ride to catch the sunset and ride under the moon. Ride leaves promptly at 6:30pm. Please arrive early for set up and sign up!
Naughty Oak: Beer Yoga!
August 26 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Naughty Oak Brewing Company
165 S. Broadway, Ste. 102
Orcutt, CA 93455
Beer yoga at Naughty Oak Brewing Co! Join Courtney for a fun workout on Sunday, August 26th at 10:30am All abilities welcome! You’ll leave this class refreshed, relaxed and quenched…the perfect way to start your Sunday!

Cottonwood Canyon: Havana Night Ft. Black Market Trio
August 31 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Cottonwood Canyon Winery
3940 Dominion Rd.
Santa Maria, CA 93454
Join us for a night to celebrate Cuban music and food at Cottonwood Canyon Winery! Food will be provided from the amazing Cubanissimo Food Truck. And Black Market Trio will be taking the stage to provide wonderful Cuban music all night!
$5 Cover -at the door only
Tour And Taste Of The Valley 2018
September 1 @ 7:00 am – 2:00 pm
Orcutt Union Plaza
235 S. Broadway
Orcutt, CA 93455
Tour & Taste has quickly become a local and visitor favorite. The event combines a 50k or 100k ride, 5k or 10k run, artisan fair, live music and a food, beer and wine tasting event.
Ride options take you southeast of Santa Maria through beautiful Central Coast Wine Country. The course is considered a moderate ride. Run options head west parallel of beautiful Highway 1 (PCH) with a slight uphill incline.
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