Fave Five | July 8 – 18
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 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 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!
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.
Santa Maria Downtown Fridays 2021
July 16 – 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 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.

Rancho Sisquoc: Sisquoc Saturday
July 17 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Rancho Sisquoc
6600 Foxen Canyon Road
Santa Maria, CA 93454 United States
Join Rancho for Sisquoc Saturday on July 17th from 11 am – 2 pm. They’ll have live music by Sean Wiggins, and amazing wood fired pizzas available for purchase from Danny’s Pizza Co. Reservations are required, group sizes are limited to 6 people total, including children and non-drinkers.
Cottonwood Canyon: Shennie Music & The Shift Food Truck
July 17 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Cottonwood Canyon Winery
3940 Dominion Rd.
Santa Maria, CA 93454 United States
Shennie Music will be accompanied by The Shift Food Truck at Cottonwood Canyon Winery on Saturday, July 17 from 1 – 4 pm. Wine available by tasting, glass, or bottle. Shennie and Cata are a Norwegian-Argentine musical duo based in Santa Barbara, CA. They cover a wide variety of genres, and add their personal touch to each and every song.
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