Celebrations & Wine Events in Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara Wine Country hosts events throughout the year, from wine festivals and harvest celebrations to food and wine gatherings at wineries across the Santa Ynez Valley. If you’re planning a visit, check out upcoming events to add to your trip.

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Upcoming Santa Barbara Events

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Solvang Danish Days

Solvang Danish Days is an annual fall festival held in Solvang, California, that celebrates the town’s Danish heritage. The event features authentic Scandinavian food, traditional music and dance, parades, artisan markets, Viking-themed activities, living history demonstrations, and family events. Highlights include an Æbleskiver breakfast, torchlight parade, artisan marketplace, Viking encampment, children’s parade, and live entertainment.
When: September 18 – 20, 2026
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Taste of the Santa Ynez Valley

The Taste of the Santa Ynez Valley brings four days of food, wine, and festivities across six charming towns with signature events, chef demos, and vineyard experiences. To make your visit even better, pair this annual celebration with a Grapeline wine tour to round out your Santa Ynez Valley getaway, making it a truly unforgettable and one-of-a-kind experience.
When: October 1–4, 2026
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Santa Barbara County Vintners' Festival

The annual Santa Barbara Vintners Festival is the largest food and wine event in the Santa Barbara region. The Festival showcases over 50 Santa Barbara County wineries along with more than 25 of the best local restaurants, catering companies, and gourmet food creators. While you're in town for this event, go on a Grapeline wine tour. It’s the perfect way to pair it with this annual celebration, ensuring your Santa Ynez Valley getaway is truly unforgettable.
When: October 17, 2026
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California Wine Festival

It's the ultimate wine-soaked weekend in Santa Barbara. Every turn of the tasting table reveals something new to crush on—bold reds, cheeky whites, and maybe even a rosé that gives you butterflies. Pair your pour with a lineup of gourmet bites that’s basically California on a plate: artisan breads, swoon-worthy cheeses, olive oils smoother than your last date, and enough culinary charm to make your tastebuds blush.
When: July 16 – 17, 2027
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Solvang Julefest

The Solvang Julefest is a Danish-style holiday celebration in Solvang, California. Rooted in the Danish concept of “hygge,” it transforms the town into a festive wonderland with twinkling lights, music, seasonal food and drink, and community traditions. Highlights include the Tree Lighting Ceremony, the lively Julefest Parade, and the family-friendly Nisser Adventure scavenger hunt. The festivities officially close with the Tree Burn event.
When: November 27, 2026 – January 3, 2027

Event dates and details are subject to change. Check with each event host for the latest information. To find more events, visit Calendar of Events | Santa Barbara Events, Festivals(opens in a new tab).

Planning Your Own Event in Santa Barbara?

Santa Barbara Wine Country is an ideal setting for bringing people together, but planning a group event can involve a lot of moving parts. Grapeline’s event planners can help coordinate transportation, venues, activities, dining, and other details to create an itinerary that fits your group.

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Bachelorette Parties in Santa Barbara

Gather your group for a day of wine tasting, good food, and time together in the Santa Ynez Valley. Grapeline can help plan winery visits, dining stops, and transportation around your group's schedule, so everyone can enjoy the day without worrying about the drive.
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Winery Weddings in Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara Wine Country provides a beautiful setting for weddings and related celebrations. Grapeline coordinates comfortable transportation between hotels, ceremony locations, wineries, and reception venues, helping keep your guests together throughout the day.
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Birthday Celebrations

Celebrate a birthday in Santa Barbara Wine Country and let us organize winery visits, dining, and transportation around your plans, whether you're looking for a relaxed afternoon in Los Olivos or a full day exploring the Santa Ynez Valley.
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Corporate Events & Team Building

Take your next company gathering outside the traditional meeting room. Grapeline can help you plan group activities Santa Barbara companies and teams will enjoy, winery visits, team-building experiences, group dining, meetings, and transportation.
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Celebrating Something Else?

If you’re planning an anniversary, family gathering, reunion, retirement, client event, holiday celebration, or another special occasion, let us know what you have in mind. Our team can help you explore the possibilities and coordinate the details.

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