Fave Five | May 16 – June 2
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 Downtown Fridays
March 29 @ 5:30 pm – September 27 @ 8:30 pm
Town Center West
Corner of Main St. & Broadway
Santa Maria, CA 93458 United States
This family-friendly event for Santa Maria’s downtown occurs 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 September 27th. This week features a performance from Orcutt native and one of the Top 8 Contestant on The Voice in 2018, Pryor Baird!
West Coast Kustoms 38th Annual Cruisin’ Nationals
May 24 – May 26
Santa Maria Fairpark
937 S. Thornburg St.
Santa Maria, CA 93458 United States
Don’t Miss The West Coast Kustoms 38th Annual Cruisin’ Nationals on May 24, 25 & 26, 2019! This year’s event includes a weekend full of activities such as 2019 Santa Maria City Cruise – Friday Night, “Show-n-Shine” Saturday & Sunday, and a “Swap Meet” on the grounds on Sunday.
Presqu’ile Summer Concerts: The Molly Ringwald Project
May 25 @ 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Presqu’ile Winery
5391 Presquile Drive
Santa Maria, CA 93455 United States
The Molly Ringwald Project returns to Presqu’ile on May 25th! Doors at 6 pm. No outside food or drink allowed. Food and wine will be available for purchase.

76th Annual Santa Maria Elks Rodeo And Parade
May 30 – June 2
Santa Maria Elks Unocal Event Center
4040 South Highway 101
Santa Maria, CA 93455 United States
The Santa Maria Elks present four days of action-packed thrills as the Santa Maria Elks Rodeo ignites the summer season with live professional bull riding, barrel racing, bronco riding, calf roping, steer wrestling, team roping and the ever popular Stick Horse races.
It all takes place at the Elks Unocal Event Center at 4040 Highway 101 in Santa Maria from Thursday, May 30 through Sunday, June 2. And don’t miss the the Elks Rodeo Parade on Broadway, which takes place on June 1st.
Vino et Amicis: Jineanne Coderre – Live
May 31 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Vino et Amicis
165 S. Broadway
Orcutt, CA 93455 United States
Join us for Jineanne’s debut at Vino et Amicis. She has recently released an EP and you will be glad you came!
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