Sip & Savor the Flavors of Fall
There is no better time to experience the beauty of wine country than Fall. The vineyards change from green to gold, and throughout the Santa Ynez Valley we celebrate the abundant harvest and the close of the vintage year.
In celebration of both this incredible season and our favorite local exports – wine, beer and spirits – we’ve gathered a list of upcoming events for guests 21+ that are sure to help you experience wine country like never before! Coupled with discounts and free tastings through the Discover Buellton Exclusives pass, your next wine country escape is sure to be the perfect palate cleanser for everyday life.
Figtoberfest
September 24
Free At All FMB Taproom Locations
Coming next month to all Fig Mtn Taprooms, Figtoberfest 2022! Their annual Oktoberfest celebration will be jam packed with games, German food, German brews, best dressed competition, and more. Save the date and get down in your lederhosen.
The Kentucky Bourbon Bash at Zaca Creek
September 24
$80 per person or $150 for two.
Cocktail Hour at The Falls is followed by an Everything Bourbon Boot Camp Grand Tasting in The Buellhouse before concluding with a Bluegrass & BBQ dinner with the Bourbon-Bassadors who will answer all of your lingering questions about what makes Bourbon the true American spirit.
SB Vintners Festival
October 8
Tickets starting at $95.00; Vintners Visa Packages starting at $130.
In its 38th year, the Santa Barbara Vintners Festival is truly the Original Santa Barbara Wine Festival. Taste wines from 50+ wineries and savor regional cuisine from dozens of restaurants, chefs, and food producers. Meet winemakers and winery owners and learn first-hand why Santa Barbara County was named 2021 Wine Region of the Year by Wine Enthusiast Magazine. Making a weekend out of it? Enjoy complimentary wine tastings at 12 Santa Barbara Wine Country tasting rooms with a 5-day Vintners Visa Ticket.
Did you know Santa Barbara County was named 2021 Wine Region of the Year by Wine Enthusiast? Check this video out to learn more about the gorgeous wine country that extends from every border of Buellton.
Taste of the SYV
November 3-6
As the West’s most respected travel and lifestyle authority, Sunset Magazine is partnering with another western icon – Visit the Santa Ynez Valley – to present Taste of the Santa Ynez Valley. The four-day, six town celebration of food, wine, and more takes place November 3rd through the 6th across the towns of Solvang, Santa Ynez, Los Alamos, Los Olivos, Ballard, and Buellton. Among the many highlights of Taste of the Santa Ynez Valley include curated wine tastings, chef-driven long table dinners, lunches and activities, and events hosted by Sunset editors, all celebrating the many special offerings of this powerhouse California wine country destination. More details will be available soon!
