Fave Five | July 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.


Santa Maria Fairpark: Greatest Portable Theme Park

July 1 – 4 @ 2:00 pm – 10:00 pm
July 8 – 11 @ 2:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Santa Maria Fairpark
937 S. Thornburg St.
Santa Maria, CA 93458 United States

The Santa Maria Fairpark will be hosting Helm and Sons Amusements Greatest Portable Theme Park on July 1 – 4 and 8 – 11, 2021.Very similar to a traditional theme park your one price entry ticket allows you access to unlimited carnival rides, all live entertainment and shows and so much more! Perhaps you wish to sing your heart out to a live band or make your way to Dreamland and dance the night away!

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Naughty Oak Pairs Up With BBQ In The Stix

July 2 @ 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Naughty Oak Brewing Company
165 S. Broadway, Ste. 102
Orcutt, CA 93455 United States

Come out and re-experience a SM classic. BBQ in the Stix is a local food truck that is one of the first gourmet food trucks in our area. They’ve been serving some of the best Tri-tip sandwiches that you can get around the area. SM style plates, red oak grilled on site…you can’t ask for more! Oh yeah…and beer!

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Vino et Amicis: Wine Tasting – Riding Monkey Wines

July 3 – 4 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Vino et Amicis
165 S. Broadway
Orcutt, CA 93455 United States

Join Vino et Amicis on Saturday and Sunday from Noon to 5pm as Dieter and Nick release their latest vintage of Riding Monkey Wines. You DO NOT want to miss this event!!

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Santa Maria Downtown Fridays 2021

July 9 – October 29 @ 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Town Center West
Corner of Main St. & Broadway
Santa Maria, CA 93458 United States

Downtown Fridays are Back! This family-friendly event for Santa Maria’s downtown will occur every Friday beginning on May 28th from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Town Center West parking lot near Broadway (Highway 135) and Cook Street, all the way to October 29th, weather permitting. There will be live music from local bands, rows of food vendors and food trucks, giveaways, and new and expanded attractions.

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Santa Maria Civic Theatre: Incorruptible

July 9 – 10 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
July 11 @ 1:30 pm – 4:00 pm
Santa Maria Civic Theatre
1660 North McClelland Street
Santa Maria, CA 93456 United States

SMCT returns with our first regular theatrical production, the play Incorruptible, presented in a Readers Theatre format for one weekend only! Written by Michael Hollinger and Directed by Stuart Wenger, this show will bring back post pandemic laughs for our audiences.

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