Inside the Santa Ynez Valley Magazine Spring 2003 Edition

Spring 2003 Calendar


April 2003 -2nd

Story Hour

To honor Hans Christian Anderson. Call 805.688.2052 for information.


April 2003 -5th

Hans Christian Andersen Birthday Celebration

Birthday celebration and storytelling. Call museum for details. 805.688.2052.


April 2003 -5th - 6th

Cachuma Lake Trout Derby

Eighth annual Cachuma Lake Nature Center Trout Derby, benefiting the Nature Center, provides lots of fun and prizes for all ages. Overnight and day camping available. Big prizes! Call 805.693.0691 for information.


April 2003 -13th

Gourmet Century Bike Ride

100K bike ride through the beautiful Santa Ynez Valley. Gourmet food throughout. 530.275.7600. www.gourmetcentury.com


April 2003 -12th-13th

Vintner's Festival

Held at one of the Valley's most beautiful farms. Food, wonderful local wines, entertainment. Advance tickets only, sells out early. 805.688.0881 or 800.218.0881.


April 2003 -19th

Annual Easter Egg Hunt

Children outsmart the Easter Bunny as they search for those elusive eggs in beautiful Hans Christian Andersen Park. 10 a.m. 805.688.7529.


April 2003 -25th - 27th

Solvang Custom Knife Show

Sponsored by Nordic Knives. World renowned knife makers gather at the Solvang Royal Scandinavian Inn to display their talents. 805.688.3612..


May 2003 -3rd

Los Rancheros Vistadores

Said to be the largest riding group of its kind in the world. The Rancheros ride right up Alisal Road, from the river, on their way to the Old Mission Santa Inés for the blessing of their horses by the padres. A popular event. Hundreds of riders make the annual pilgrimage.


May 2003 -25th

Art under the arches

Held at Old Mission Santa Inés. Fine arts and crafts, food and live entertainment. Call 688-4815 for information.


June 2003

June to October

PCPA Theaterfest Season

Presenting critically acclaimed live theater under the stars in Solvang. Share professional theater at its best. Ticket information: 922-8313.


June 2003 -7th

Old Santa Ynez Day

The Old West comes to life as the frontier town of Santa Ynez celebrates its birthday. Parade, food and entertainment. 688-4878 for information.


July 2003 -4th

Independence day parade

An old-fashioned Fourth of July parade in down town Solvang. Presented by the Solvang Breakfast Rotary. The whole Valley takes part. Great fun!

Independence Day Fireworks show

Evening fireworks show and activities at Santa Ynez Valley Union High School. Presented by the Solvang Breakfast Rotary. Entertainment, music fun for all ages


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