Fave Five | October 17 – 27
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 Civic Theatre: Lucky Stiff
October 11 @ 7:00 pm – October 27 @ 5:00 pm
Santa Maria Civic Theatre
1660 North McClelland Street
Santa Maria, CA 93456
Harry Witherspoon, an unassuming English shoe salesman, lives an uneventful life in East Grinstead, England. His life takes a dramatic turn when he learns that his uncle Anthony, a casino manager from Atlantic City, has been killed by his blind lover.
Cottonwood Canyon: Fall Harvest Party
October 19 @ 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Cottonwood Canyon Winery
3940 Dominion Rd.
Santa Maria, CA 93454
New Wine Releases, Food Pairing, Music, and Bingo! Tickets Include: Catering by Cubanissimo + a glass of wine of your choice OR a tasting flight, access to the wine caves, free tasting of our new wine releases, and Bingo from 2 PM – 3 PM (A chance to win a bottle of wine!).
The Patch: Boots and Flutes Mimosa Tasting!
October 20 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
The Patch
6245 Dominion Road
Santa Maria, CA 93454
Are you ready to join us for the second Annual Boots and Flutes Mimosa Tasting event at The Patch?! It’s time to dust off and slide on your boots and get ready to sip some mimosas! Come on down to The Patch, enjoy music from local DJs, and get your Mimosa on!
$15/person – Includes 3 Mimosa tickets, a complimentary flute, and free parking!

Riverbench: Halloween Pumpkin Decorating
October 26 @ 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Riverbench Vineyard & Winery
6020 Foxen Canyon Road
Santa Maria, CA 93454
We’re excited to be hosting a day of pumpkin decorating at our vineyard tasting room.
Bring only your creativity – we’ve grown hundreds of pumpkins for you to choose from! One pumpkin and decorating supplies included with each ticket. Choose from seating options beginning at 11 am or 2 pm.
Naughty Oak and Vino et Amicis Halloween Block Party
October 26 @ 8:00 pm – October 27 @ 12:00 am
Naughty Oak Brewing Company
165 S. Broadway, Ste. 102
Orcutt, CA 93455
Alright Ghouls, Goblins and Ghosts, it’s time to get your costume ready for an epic Halloween block party with both Naughty Oak Brewery & Vino et Amicis! Naughty Oak is serving their specialty beer cocktail, Bloody Beer, which is similar to a Michelada, but with a frightful twist. Vino et Amicis is pouring wine from Final Girl Wines for their Party Wristband. The first will be a Syrah Grenache Blend and the second is a Petit Verdot.
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