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Fall Festivities To Enjoy in the Santa Ynez Valley, California
Santa Barbara County, CA
Come see the magic of fall in the Santa Ynez Valley, where crisp air and golden leaves await. Whether you're wandering through pumpkin patches, getting lost in corn mazes or sipping wine under the autumn sky, the valley's beauty will leave you captivated.
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See the Valley-Wide Scarecrow Contest
Santa Barbara County, CA
What began as a small idea to celebrate the harvest season in Solvang has grown into a vibrant tradition. Scarecrow Fest, which started in 2010 with 60 local businesses, now spans the entire Santa Ynez Valley, featuring scarecrows from Solvang to Buellton and drawing thousands of participants and voters. Click on the link to submit your vote, and find a map of each of the competing scarecrows. Local businesses, residents, and schools across the Santa Ynez Valley craft their spook-tacular scarecrows, competing for categories like 'Best in Show' and 'Spookiest.'
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Get Lost in the Fun at the Solvang Farmer Pumpkin Patch's 14-acre Corn Maze
1035 Alamo Pintado Rd
Solvang, CA
Monday:
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Tuesday:
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday:
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday:
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday:
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday:
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday:
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Head to Solvang Farmer’s Pumpkin Patch this fall for a full day of family fun. Along with a wide selection of pumpkins, the 14-acre corn maze is a must-see, providing a challenge for all ages. This year, they've added a scavenger hunt inside the maze, giving visitors an extra activity to enjoy while exploring.
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Explore Solvang's Haunted Danish Buildings with "The Haunt" Ghost Tours
485 Alisal Rd
Solvang, CA
Monday:
11:30 AM – 8:30 PM
Tuesday:
11:30 AM – 8:30 PM
Wednesday:
11:30 AM – 8:30 PM
Thursday:
11:30 AM – 8:30 PM
Friday:
11:30 AM – 8:30 PM
Saturday:
11:30 AM – 8:30 PM
Sunday:
11:30 AM – 8:30 PM
Dare to walk the haunted streets of Old Solvang? Join 'The Haunt' Ghost Tour this Halloween season and uncover eerie stories hidden within the century-old Danish buildings.
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Spooky Sips: Enjoy a Wine and True Crime Tour
485 Alisal Rd
Solvang, CA
Monday:
11:30 AM – 8:30 PM
Tuesday:
11:30 AM – 8:30 PM
Wednesday:
11:30 AM – 8:30 PM
Thursday:
11:30 AM – 8:30 PM
Friday:
11:30 AM – 8:30 PM
Saturday:
11:30 AM – 8:30 PM
Sunday:
11:30 AM – 8:30 PM
Unwind with a glass of local wine while diving into the most sinister stories of Solvang. The Wine and True Crime Tour is a hauntingly good time.
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Find Thrilling Carnival Rides, Local Vendors and Live Music at Buellton's Fall Festival
Buellton, California, United States
Wander through the festival grounds, enjoy the rides, and celebrate the season—all in the heart of Buellton. The Buellton Fall Festival is from Friday, November 8th through Sunday, November 10th.