The latest happenings, events, and new stuff in Los Olivos, CA.
New Member: Periwinkles Mercantile
Periwinkles Mercantile is a fun and whimsical place to shop for beautifully unique, handmade goods and vintage collectables. Come see our collection of vintage, upcycled and handmade goods at in Los Olivos. Please stop by and say HELLO!
Located at 2933 Grand Ave, ste C – Visit Periwinkles on facebook.
New Member: St. Avalo Winery
St. Avalo is a boutique winery featuring estate wine from organically grown grapes in Santa Ynez Valley, California. The estate wines are made from organically grown grapes from the the America Viticulture Area Los Olivos District in Santa Barabara County on the central coast of California. Rooted in sustainability and organic farming, we strive for what many attempt but few achieve—elegance in simplicity. We have found that sticking to the basics yields something truly special & we warmly welcome you to the St. Avalo family.
Fig Mtn Brew LO Special Events:
May 18: Cornhole Tournament
Live music every Saturday from 4-7pm:
May 11: Falcon Heavy
May 18: New Vibe
May 25: Warsaw Poland Bros
Weekly Specials:
Tuesday: Dart Night 6-8
Wednesday: Bingo 6-8
Thursday: $8 Smash Burgers
Gallery Los Olivos May Show: UNITY
Central Coast artists Wendy Brewer and Christine Marie have joined together in creative UNITY: a vibrant collection of works celebrating the unifying human and spiritual experiences of the collective through Wendy’s mixed media mosaics and Christine’s abstract expressionist fine art paintings.
Artists Reception | Saturday May 18 | 2-5 pm
Open 10am-5pm at Gallery Los Olivos
Classical Concert: St Mark’s-in-the-Valley
On Wednesday, May 22, enjoy Hidden Journeys, a concert with Roger Roe, English Horn/Oboe and R. Kent Cook, Piano.
Get ticket information here.
Carhartt Family Vineyard
LIVE MUSIC! 🎸😎 Seating is first-come, first-served at the Carhartt Cabin – no reservations. So get here early! Check out our upcoming event details.
Friday Night Live Music, 5-8pm with various bands and food trucks:
May 24 | June 7 | June 21
Events at Mattei’s Tavern
Memorial Day Weekend Seafood Boil | May 27: Join us for our second annual Memorial Day Weekend celebration at Mattei’s Tavern. Chef Rhoda is kicking off the holiday with a seafood boil, complete with live Bluegrass music, and lawn games. Come experience this communal event, and sip on local wines in the afternoon sunshine.
Matthiasson Wine Dinner | May 30: Indulge your senses in an evening of culinary delight featuring Matthiasson Wines. Pioneers in sustainable agriculture and advocates for local food, Steve and Jill Matthiasson bring a unique perspective to winemaking. The couple established Matthiasson Wines in 2003, driven by values of purity, sense of place, respect, responsibility, and, of course, deliciousness.
(IN)LARKIN® Coming to Los Olivos!
(IN)LARKIN®’s Los Olivos Fashion House opens this May, located just off Grand Avenue on Jonata Street. More than a boutique, the Fashion House allows customers to get an up close look at the creative process behind luxury designer fashion. Discover athglamour®, a fashion advance by designer Mary Beth Larkin that redefines comfort and style with everyday casual glamour. Follow @iaminlarkin on Instagram for updates. Grand opening TBA.
Jazz & Olive Festival June 8
Indulge in an afternoon of Jazz and delicious local olives and olive oils June 8, 2024 from 1-4pm. The Los Olivos Olive and Jazz Festival will feature 30 local wineries pouring their current selections and 30 amateur chefs presenting tastings of their creations, each one containing olives or olive oil. 10 local olive producers will be sampling and selling their wares.
Get tickets here.
Fess Parker Winery
35th Anniversary Retrospective Tasting Saturday, June 8
2024 marks our 35th year making wine in Santa Barbara County. We’re proud to remain a fully family owned and operated business and to carry on Fess’s legacy of wine heritage and hospitality. Celebrate with this classroom style, educational tasting, held in the Fess Parker Winery barrel room, led by owners Eli Parker and Ashley Parker Snider, Winery president, Tim Snider and Head Winemaker Blair Fox. We’re going deep into the wine library for this one and plan to pour a standout selection of wines that illustrates the winery’s journey.
Fess Parker Winery
Chef in Residence Dinner: Na Na Thai: Saturday, June 15
Join us on June 15th for an exclusive dinner in the winery fireplace room with Nik and Ashley Ramirez from Na Na Thai and special guest Third Window Brewing. We will have a fabulous multi course dinner of Na Na Thai cuisine paired with Fess Parker wines. As a special treat, one course will be paired with a Pilsner from Third Window Brewing made with Fess Parker Home Ranch barley.
Fess Parker Winery
Winestock 2024 – Doublewide Kings: Sunday, June 30
Join us this summer for WineStock, a series of evenings spent enjoying live music from local bands on the winery terrace. Fess Parker wines by the glass and bottle as well as food from local food trucks will be available for purchase. Santa Barbara based Doublewide Kings play a unique blend of original music and covers that brings new passion to the familiar pleasures of roots-rock, Americana and country-blues.
Fess Parker Wine Country Inn
Fess Parker Ranch Horseback Adventure Package: Perfect for couples looking for adventure on their trip to wine country! Enjoy a 75-minute private horseback ride through the scenic 714-acre Fess Parker Home Ranch. Explore the Upper Mesa with a guide who shares stories of the Fess Parker Family’s history in Santa Barbara Wine Country, ride through the family’s estate vineyard and enjoy 360 degree views of the Santa Ynez Valley. The ride concludes at our Winery, where you’ll be treated to a seated wine tasting and cheese board.
Food Menu at Refugio Ranch
Now serving up smashburgers, carnitas tacos, delicious dips and more at #29NINETY – our very own food pop-up at RR. We’re serving up delicious food every Saturday and Sunday – we can’t think of a better (aka delishhhh) way to spend your weekend! Available every Saturday and Sunday 11-5 at the Tasting Room.
Pedego Los Olivos is Growing!
We still have the best ebikes around, with locals’ discounts for rentals plus new and used ebike sales. We are happy to introduce Vélos Olivos Bicycle Supply & Repair, our full-service shop for all types of riders and any kind of bikes! Pedego is still at 2948 San Marcos Ave, call Chad at 805-691-3045 for Pedego rentals and sales, or Sam at 805-628-2453 for repairs, boutique accessories, or technical advice!
Day in the Country
Los Olivos’ most highly acclaimed festival of the year, the popular Day in the Country is back! Join us October 12 for our 5k & Fun Run, small-town parade, 100 vendors, food, live music, Wine Roundup, New expanded Beer + Wine Garden, and everything you love about our small town. This special day is a wonderful opportunity for families to enjoy country living the way it used to be in simpler times. And best of all, attendance is free! See full schedule.