Fave Five | September 6 – 16
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.

16th Annual All Ford Car Show
September 8 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Old Town Orcutt
Clark Avenue
Orcutt, CA 93455
The 16th Annual All Ford Car Show will be September 8, 2018 and will once again be held in Old Town Orcutt adjacent to the Orcutt Union Plaza. Proceeds from the show are used to support the Allan Hancock College Automotive Technology Scholarship Program. This is a FREE event, we are selling RAFFLE TICKETS for the Grand Prize: A Santa Mara Style BBQ Pit!
Martian Ranch & Vineyard: Vineyard Walk With Gretchen
September 8 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Martian Ranch & Vineyard
9110 Alisos Canyon Road
Los Alamos, CA 93440
Join our winegrower, Gretchen, for a walk through the vineyard just before harvest. Meet at the pond for an introductory taste, then walk the rows with Gretchen and find out what she looks for on the vines, taste the grapes, and learn how she determines when to pick in order to make the best wines. Finally, you’ll finish the walk back at the pond for a delicious lunch from one of our favorite local restaurants.
FOXEN Second Sundays – Live Music and Food Truck
September 9 @ 12:30 pm – 3:30 pm
FOXEN
7600 Foxen Canyon Road
Santa Maria, CA 93454
Every second Sunday of every month, we will have live music and a food truck on property from 12:30pm-3:30pm.
This Second Sunday will feature live music by Randy LeDune, and Sass’ Catering will be serving up some delicious food available for purchase.

Free Concerts In The Park: Steppin’ Out
September 9 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Rotary Centennial Park
2625 South College Drive
Santa Maria, CA 93454
PLAY, Inc. and The City of Santa Maria Recreation and Parks Department present the 15th annual Free Concerts in the Park Series!
Pack a picnic and enjoy good music and good times with friends and family. Concerts take place at Rotary Centennial Park on Sundays from 1:00pm – 3:00pm.
This Sunday’s Concert features Steppin’ Out!
Cottonwood Canyon Reggae Sundays: Featuring Resination
September 16 @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Cottonwood Canyon Winery
3940 Dominion Rd.
Santa Maria, CA 93454
Come out and enjoy Cali weather, excellent wine, the perfect venue and your favorite music with the Reggae band, Resination!
$5 Admission. Free Admission for Kids 16 and under
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