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.

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.
Riverbench Labor Day Weekend: Wine Tasting + Live Music
September 2 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Riverbench Vineyard & Winery
6020 Foxen Canyon Road
Santa Maria, CA 93454
Bring a blanket, pack a picnic and celebrate Labor Day at Riverbench Vineyard with live music by local musician Billy Manzik, along with wine by the glass or bottle in the garden.

Presqu’ile Summer Concerts: The California Honeydrops with Proxima Parada
September 7 @ 5:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Presqu’ile Winery
5391 Presquile Drive
Santa Maria, CA 93455
The California Honeydrops don’t just play music—they throw parties. Drawing on diverse musical influences from Bay Area R&B, funk, Southern soul, Delta blues, and New Orleans second-line, the Honeydrops bring vibrant energy and infectious dance-party vibes to their live shows
Doors at 5:30 pm, Club Member entry at 5 pm (Tasting Room will be closing at 3 pm). Carpooling is strongly encouraged
16th Annual All Ford Car Show
September 8 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Old Town Orcutt
Clark Avenue
Orcutt, CA 93455
The 16th Annual All Ford Car Show will be September 8, 2018 and will once again be held in Old Town Orcutt adjacent to the Orcutt Union Plaza. Proceeds from the show are used to support the Allan Hancock College Automotive Technology Scholarship Program. This is a FREE event, we are selling RAFFLE TICKETS for the Grand Prize: A Santa Mara Style BBQ Pit!
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