Doug Minnick, left, and Stewart McLennan, co-founders of The Garagiste Wine Festival, share a light moment during the 2024 event in Solvang. Credit: Courtesy photo America’s best wine festival, The ...

The Viking Charities Classic Car Show returns to downtown Solvang on Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., featuring cars, trucks ...

Napa is coming to the Santa Ynez Valley. Buttonwood Farm and Vineyard of Solvang has partnered with Napa Valley Wine Academy to launch immersive wine education classes at Buttonwood — now considered ...

Oct. 10. Other otherworldly offerings dot the local calendar on select 2025 dates, with a "Wicked Wheels" car show, a ...

Solvang kicked off the weekend with laughter, wagging tails and a parade of pint-sized ghosts and goblins as families ...

For Louise Smith, life has always been about passion, service, and community — whether it’s through her work as a private chef, wine industry professional, or now, as Solvang’s newest City Council ...

GLASS OF CHEER: A town has to be happy to be known for something nice. It might be the town with the prettiest beach in the state or the village that lays claim to Bigfoot or the place where gold was ...

Press releases are posted on Independent.com as a free community service. July 25, 2024 – Solvang, CA – California’s premier Danish heritage festival ...

After a decade in business, First & Oak restaurant in Solvang is closing its doors. The announcement came in an Instagram post on October 1, 2025.