Santa Rita Hills Lavender Farm, Lompoc. Purple prevails for the perennial plant at this working farm with fragrant blooms galore. Enjoy a wreathmaking class, a lavender distillation demonstration by the farm’s distiller, a pop-up market with local food vendors and […]

Central Coast locations. The hills, vineyard, pier, ranch, chapel, and synagogue are alive with the sound of music at this multi-experience Festival Mozaic extravaganza. Under the direction of conductor Scott Yoo, events include orchestral performances, Baroque music, family concerts, chamber […]

Paso Robles Event Center. Get a load of the livestock at this bustling rural expo with a rodeo, craft demos, agriculture and horticulture exhibits, arts and crafts, monster trucks, a tractor parade, carnival rides and games, and performances by country […]

Chase Palm Park, Santa Barbara. Spend the day beachside and partake of fine wines and craft beers complemented by top eats from local food purveyors and barbecue competitors rustling up their best. Also enjoy Caribbean beats courtesy of Upstream. Photo […]

Demetria Estate in Los Olivos provides a perfect spot to enjoy wine, dinner, and a screening of Napoleon Dynamite. Photo Courtesy of Zach Brown.

Tequila, tacos, tunes, and a terrific performance by Lil’ Kim trip the light fantastic at Ventura County Fairgrounds.

Camarillo Ranch House sets the scene for live music, boutique shopping, and samplings from Ventura County eateries at a fundraiser for local charities. Photo Courtesy of Alejandra Scott Photography.

Santa Barbara’s history is recreated at a citywide fiesta with parades, an arts and crafts show, rodeos, a Mexican market, and live performances. Photo by Fritz Olenberger, Courtesy of Old Spanish Days.