Fave Five | August 1 – 11
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.

cnagy: August First Friday Trivia Night
August 2 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
cnagy
145 S. Gray Street, Suite 103
Orcutt, CA 93455 United States
Back by popular demand! Dying for bragging rights? Bring your “A” game and join us for Old Orcutt’s August First Friday. Trivia starts at 6 pm, but get here early because this event fills up fast!
Blast 825 Brewery: Erin and the Earthquakes “Seismic Matters” Album Release Tour
August 3 @ 10:00 pm – August 4 @ 1:00 am
Blast 825 Brewery
241 S Broadway St # 101
Orcutt, CA 93455 United States
Join Erin and the Earthquakes at the newly renovated Blast 825 Brewery in Old Orcutt as they extend their “Seismic Matters” album release tour. Come early for some great eats, and stay late to dance your butts off with EatE!
Naughty Oak: Cheese and Beer Pairing
August 4 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Naughty Oak Brewing Company
165 S. Broadway, Ste. 102
Orcutt, CA 93455 United States
from Solvang’s Cailloux Cheese Shop! Join them for a guided tasting of eight Naughty Oak beers they’ve paired with eight different kinds of cheese from all over the globe.

FOXEN: Foxen Faire
August 10 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
FOXEN
7600 Foxen Canyon Road
Santa Maria, CA 93454 United States
Join us for a Faire day filled with local vendors such as Foxen Canyon Soap Company, Jessica Foster Confections, Rancho Olivos Olive Oil, and Isla Ruca Jewelry. We will also have vineyard tours, vertical pinot tastings, and more! Acoustic guitarist, Randy LeDune, will be performing covers from a wide variety of genres, anything from contemporary and classic rock to pop.
Martian Ranch & Vineyard: Star Party
August 10 @ 8:00 pm – 11:30 pm
Martian Ranch & Vineyard
9110 Alisos Canyon Road
Los Alamos, CA 93440 United States
Join the Martians for a night of stargazing! The Perseid Meteor Shower will be in effect, and our beloved
Ricky Hart of UCLA Space Physics will return with his telescopes for a closer look at Jupiter, Saturn, and Mars. We’ll have snacks and wine!
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