Santa Barbara 2012 Event Calendar
Santa Barbara County - July Events
July 22 -- Sierra Madre Vineyard Clonal Tasting & BBQ
Wine Education: Join winemaker Steve Rasmussen and proprietor Doug Circle on a tour of Sierra Madre Vineyard exploring their eight different clones of Chardonnay specifically matched to each block within the vineyard. Barrel samples and finished wines highlighting the diversity of Chardonnay selections and rootstock material will be presented and tasted with experts in Chardonnay growing and winemaking. This is an in-depth presentation; please bring footwear suitable for a vineyard hike, and a writing tablet…you are sure to want to record notes. The evening is topped off with a gourmet barbecue by Chef Rick's Ultimately Fine Food, paired with succulent Chardonnay.
Fee: $95 Time: 4 p.m. - 9 p.m. Phone Number: 866-480-519
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July 23 -- Patio Concert @ Riverbench
Celebration: Purchase a bottle of wine, bring a picnic and relax outside on our patio while listening to live music preformed by Sean Wiggins, the hardest working country rock duo on the Central Coast with killer vocals and Stevie Ray Vaughan guitar stylings. 6020 Foxen Canyon Rd. Santa Maria CA
Fee: $10 tasting fee Time: 4pm Phone Number: 805.937.8340
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July 23 -- Sunstone Dinner/Solvang Theaterfest
Performing Arts: Come see HAIR SPRAY! If you have not treated yourself to this experience yet, here is your chance to see a fantastic musical, Hair Spray. Intermission yields more rewards with gourmet desserts & Sunstone Wines, or coffee to warm you up! 125 Refugio Rd. Santa Ynez, CA
Fee: $88 pp Time: see website Phone Number: 800.313.9463
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July 23 -- The Chardonnay Symposium
Wine Education: This full-day event begins with two morning informational sessions at Bien Nacido Vineyards and Tantara Winery, featuring distinguished panels of celebrity and winemaker experts exploring important Chardonnay-specific topics from farming to cutting-edge winemaking practices. Followed by a gourmet luncheon at Au Bon Climat/Qupe Winery. The Grand Chardonnay Tasting takes place from 2pm-5pm at Byron Vineyard & Winery. This expanded tasting will afford guests the opportunity to sample Chardonnays from 60 wineries and pair them with gourmet foods provided by local restaurants and caterers. Fee includes transportation, two morning sessions, wine tasting luncheon, admission to the GCT and Riedel souvenir glass. Tickets available online.
Fee: $125 Time: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: 866-480-5194
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July 26 -- Music at the Ranch: Somos Son
Live Music: The community is invited to enjoy live music in the historic, serene gardens of Rancho La Patera. Bring a picnic and enjoy dinner alfresco! Rancho La Patera & Stow House, 304 North Los Carneros Road, Goleta CA
Fee: Free Time: 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Phone Number: 805-681-7216
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July 30 -- A Taste of Camarillo: Wine Auction & Gala Dinner
Celebration: Presented by Meadowlark Service League, this special event is held at the amazing Red Barn at the Camarillo Ranch. It includes a live auction of fine and rare wines and other enticing items plus a gourmet dinner and live music by the Big Little Jazz Band. Reservations required. 201 Camarillo Ranch Road, Camarillo CA
Fee: $70 Advance only Time: 5 p.m. - 9 p.m Phone Number: 805-388-7158
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July 30 - 31 -- Santa Barbara Greek Festival
Festival: Come experience the sights, sounds & tastes that define the traditional Greek way of life. Stroll through Santa Barbara’s beautiful Oak Park and experience the simple pleasures of life in a Greek village. Listen to the sounds of the bouzouki & other exotic instruments played by authentic Greek musicians. Oak Park Santa Barbara CA
Fee: Free Time: 11am to 7pm Phone Number: 805.966.9222
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July 31 -- A Taste of Camarillo: Wine & Food Festival
Festival,Benefit: Spend an afternoon sampling fine wines & gourmet foods. Enjoy live entertainment, boutique shopping, silent auction and cash opportunity drawing. Must be at least 21 years of age. Adolfo Camarillo Ranch House, 201 Camarillo Ranch Road, Camarillo CA
Fee: $75 Advance/$85 At the Door Time: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: 805-388-7158
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Santa Barbara County - August Events
August 2 -- Music at the Ranch: Donna Green & The Roadhouse Daddies
Live Music: The community is invited to enjoy live music in the historic, serene gardens of Rancho La Patera. Bring a picnic and enjoy dinner alfresco! Rancho La Patera & Stow House, 304 North Los Carneros Road, Goleta CA
Fee: Free Time: 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Phone Number: 805-681-7216
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Aug 3 - 7 -- Old Spanish Days Fiesta
Festival, Family Fun: A magical time that brings our historic city together through dance, music, food and festivities just as happened long ago. Held at many local venues, museums, business and restaurants. Santa Barbara CA
Fee: Varies Time: Varies Phone Number: (805) 962.8101
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August 7 -- Paws, Pizza & Pinot at Riverbench
Benefit: Roy, the tasting room bulldog, invites you back to do something nice in honor of man's best friend! Grab your pup & head over for handmade pizzas & wine tasting on our picturesque patio. The Santa Maria Valley Humane Society will be onsite with a few shelter dogs available for adoption. 6020 Foxen Canyon Road, Santa Maria CA
Fee: $15 Time: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (805) 937.8340
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August 9 -- Music at the Ranch: Area 51
Live Music: The community is invited to enjoy live music in the historic, serene gardens of Rancho La Patera. Bring a picnic and enjoy dinner alfresco! Rancho La Patera & Stow House, 304 North Los Carneros Road, Goleta CA
Fee: Free Time: 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Phone Number: 805-681-7216
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August 13 -- Sta. Rita Hills: Past, Present & Future
Wine Education: Join us for a seminar at El Jabalí Vineyard where here a panel of pioneers and up and coming winemakers will each pour wines that showcase the past, present and future of Sta. Rita Hills. This seminar will educate attendees on the changes and growth of our AVA since the first planting of Sanford and Benedict in 1971. Includes the seminar, tasting, light snacks and a 3-day tasting passport to the Sta. Rita Hills.
Fee: $150 Time: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Phone Number: 805-688-9090
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August 13 -- Sta. Rita Hills: Grand Tasting
Wine Education: Member wineries will gather for a Grand Tasting at the beautiful La Purisima Mission, for an evening of wines, grilled snacks and fun. Includes Grand Tasting and a 3-day tasting passport to the Sta. Rita Hills. Lompoc CA
Fee: $100 Time: 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. Phone Number: info@staritahills.com
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August 15 - 17 -- Mille Miglia North American Tribute
Recreation: The Mille Miglia North American Tribute, honoring the world-renowned Italian Mille Miglia, is set to take off August 15 in Monterey. This 1,000 mile event will take drivers through the Monterey Peninsula, Santa Barbara, Napa Valley, and San Francisco. This extraordinary 3-day adventure will wrap up August 17 back in Monterey CA
Fee: $8,000 per entry vehicle Time: 8 a.m. - 7 p.m. Phone Number: 805-884-9977 x230
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August 16 -- Music at the Ranch: Spencer The Gardener
Live Music: The community is invited to enjoy live music in the historic, serene gardens of Rancho La Patera. Bring a picnic and enjoy dinner alfresco! Rancho La Patera & Stow House, 304 North Los Carneros Road, Goleta CA
Fee: Free Time: 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Phone Number: 805-681-7216
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August 18 -- "Humor Evening" at Oreana Winery
Performing Arts: Humorist Polly Frost will perform her one person show "How to Survive Your Adult Relationship with Your Family" at Oreana Winery, 205 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101. Polly's humor has been published widely, including in The New Yorker, The New York Times and The Atlantic.
Fee: $10 Time: 7 PM Phone Number: (805)- 962-5857
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