Fave Five | December 6 – 16
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.

Blast 825 Brewery: Performance by Natalie Haskins
December 7 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Blast 825 Brewery
241 S Broadway St # 101
Orcutt, CA 93455
Natalie Haskins will be gracing the Blast 825 Brewery stage on December 7th from 7pm-10pm. Come join us for an awesome night!
Natalie draws influences from Bonnie Raitt, Patty Griffin, Grace Potter, Lucinda Williams and Robert Earl Keen. She blends her mix of poetic lyric-driven songs with her unique style of country, folk and blues to create her own distinct style.
Christmas on the Trail 2018 Wine Passport
December 8 @ 10:00 am – December 9 @ 4:00 pm
Foxen Canyon Wine Trail
7600 Foxen Canyon Road
Santa Maria, CA 93454
Your Passport is your ticket to 20, one-ounce pours of wine you can “spend” at 13 participating wineries all weekend. Each winery will serve passport holders snacks like chocolates, holiday cookies and cheese on Saturday. Return Sunday for live music, food trucks, barrel tastings and more. Exclusive wine discounts, a handmade event keepsake and logo wine glass are also included!
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Old Town Orcutt Christmas Parade
December 8 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Old Town Orcutt
Clark Avenue
Orcutt, CA
Join us for a small town Christmas Parade including bands, kids, horses, and Santa! The parade is held rain or shine.

Presqu’ile Friday Live Music: Jineanne Coderre
December 14 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Presqu’ile Winery
5391 Presquile Drive
Santa Maria, CA 93455
Welcome back one of Presqu’ile’s favorite musicians, Jineanne Coderre, as she serenades us with her fusion of smooth jazz, pop, and soul. Her incredible vocals are always a treat.
Naughty Oak 2nd Anniversary Party
December 15 @ 11:00 am – December 16 @ 12:00 am
Naughty Oak Brewing Company
165 S. Broadway, Ste. 102
Orcutt, CA 93455
Come and spend the day celebrating two years of Naughty Oak Brewing Co!
Owner and head brewer, Steve, has teamed up with Pali Wine Co to create our anniversary beer, a barrel aged Rose beer! Ghost/Monster will be playing from 6 to 9 and Beau’s Dogs is serving up their gourmet dogs for dinner.
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