Fave Five | September 1 – September 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.


Rancho Sisquoc: Sisquoc Saturday

September 1 @ 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Rancho Sisquoc
6600 Foxen Canyon Road
Santa Maria, CA 93454 United States

Enjoy Music Stylings by Natalie Haskins on September 3rd from 12pm-3pm! Bring your own picnic! There also will be cornhole available to play!

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Los Flores Ranch: National Wildlife & Pet Rock Day

September 3 @ 9:00 am – 10:30 am
Los Flores Ranch
6271 Dominion Rd.
Santa Maria, CA 93454 United States

Join us for this family friendly wildlife appreciation hour. Along with learning about our local wildlife, kids will create and paint their own Pet Rock to take home. Meet at the visitor’s center.

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Riverbench: Live Music in the Garden

September 4 @ 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Riverbench Winery
6020 Foxen Canyon Rd
Santa Maria, CA 93454 United States

Local Musician Robert Herrera will be performing his unique blend of Soul, Folk and Rock-Steady Reggae in the garden from 12-3. Enjoy a lovely afternoon with good music and good wine in the Riverbench garden!

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2022 Free Movies In The Park: Encanto

September 9 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Rotary Centennial Park
2625 S. College Dr.
Santa Maria, CA 93454 United States

Bring a lawn chair and enjoy a hit movie with friends and family. Movies take place on Saturdays at dusk. This Saturday’s movie is Encanto, and will take place at Rotary Centennial Park

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20th Annual Santa Maria A’s All Ford Car Show and Swap Meet

September 10 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Old Town Orcutt
Orcutt, CA 93454 United States

The 20th Annual All Ford Car Show will be September 10, 2022 and will once again be held in Old Town Orcutt adjacent to the Orcutt Union Plaza.  This year will also focus around the 60 Years of Shelby Ford Performance!

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