Taste of the Santa Ynez Valley

Taste of the Santa Ynez Valley has become a treasured tradition in the Santa Ynez Valley, capturing the essence of what has made the wine country gem of California’s Central Coast a burgeoning culinary destination. Set this year for Sept. 26-29, Taste of the Santa Ynez Valley is a four-day, six-town celebration held each fall that offers an experiential culinary exploration of the beloved wine region. More than 100 restaurants, wineries, tasting rooms, breweries, and distilleries will collaborate for more than a dozen main and ancillary events set in and around the distinct communities that make up the Santa Ynez Valley—Ballard, Buellton, Los Alamos, Los Olivos, Santa Ynez, and Solvang. Best of all, attendees meet the chefs, winemakers, and artisans behind it all. It’s an intimate and immersive view of what makes the region so appealing, offered in a way that is both fun and memorable.