Cottonwood Winery "Pumpkin Carving Competition"

11am - 2pm

$20 includes pumpkin and supplies

Spooky Paella Pop-Up

Featuring Vin X Food & Wine Events, Perfectly Weird Shop, & Cary Park Music!

Date: Saturday, October 26

Get ready for a hauntingly good time!

Join us for a fang-tastic experience at Zaca Mesa with live music from the talented Cary Park, delicious food from Vin X Food & Wine Events, Zaca Mesa & TREAD wine, spooky themed goods from Perfectly Weird Shop, and tarot readings! Enjoy a delightful array of our wines as you relax in the atmosphere and kick off spooky season in style. Don’t miss out on the most spirited event of the season!

Walk-ins welcome, or make a reservation below!

You are invited to join us for live or vinyl music at Firestone Vineyard in the courtyard or in the barrel room, along with your favorite Firestone wines. Wine tasting by the glass or by the bottle will be available for purchase.

September 27 | DJ Vega

Cottonwood Winery "Halloween Pop Up Shop"

Wine, food, tarot, clothes, jewelry and more!

You are invited to join us for live or vinyl music at Firestone Vineyard in the courtyard or in the barrel room, along with your favorite Firestone wines. Wine tasting by the glass or by the bottle will be available for purchase.

September 27 | DJ Vega

Rancho Sisquoc “Sisquoc Saturday”

Join us on August 24th from 4pm to 7pm for an unforgettable evening of Sisquoc magic! Enjoy listening to the incredible Natalie Lola and satisfy your taste buds with delectable delights from Lompoc Kekas!

Zaca Mesa Black Bear Dinner

Our wine club’s favorite event is back for 2024! Dine under the the glowing bistro lights of our courtyard while you enjoy live music and incredible wine.

Wine for the evening will feature our Zaca Mesa & TREAD wines, we’ll likely pop a few special bottles for the occasion! You won’t want to miss this memorable event.

35TH ANNIVERSARY RETROSPECTIVE TASTING

Join us on August 16th for a special dinner on the winery terrace with our friends Tom and Lisa Perini, of the James Beard Award winning Perini Ranch Steakhouse. In celebration of our 35th Anniversary and what would have been Fess's 100th birthday, the Perini's will be preparing a special Texas inspired meal paired with Fess Parker wines.

It's sure to be a wonderful evening filled with fantastic food, good wine, live music and great friends! We hope you can join us!

Rancho Sisquoc “Day At The Ranch”

Get ready for an unforgettable afternoon at our annual "Day At The Ranch" on August 10th from 12pm-3pm, with a vineyard tour add on from 10:30am-12pm.

Exclusive Vineyard Tour, Make-Your-Own Wine Blend, Mouthwatering BBQ, Lively Photo Booth, Live Band, Western Attire and more!

JAMES GARNER'S TRIBUTE TO JOHNNY CASH

For the past 17 years, Garner and his band have faithfully recreated Cash’s biggest hits with stunning accuracy in this not-to-be-missed musical event. This world-class tribute to the ‘Man in Black’ has been featured live in concert on PBS stations, and has even performed at Folsom and San Quentin Prisons where Johnny Cash recorded his biggest albums. The show is a fun, toe-tapping trip down memory lane honoring Cash life and music, all set to his signature boom-chicka-boom sound. Enjoy all the hits of the Man in Black – “Folsom Prison Blues,” “Ring of Fire,” “I Walk the Line,” and more!

RANCHO SISQUOC “SISQUOC SATURDAY” LIVE MUSIC & FOOD TRUCK

Save the date for an unforgettable Sisquoc Saturday on July 13th, from 4pm to 7pm! Immerse yourself in the soulful tunes of Erinn Alissa, as she serenades the evening with live music that'll make your heart sing. Indulge your taste buds in elevated comfort food by Sassafrass!

Wine Education Workshop

Have you ever wondered why Pinot Noir winemakers make such a big deal about clones? Join us at the Santa Maria Vineyard tasting room to discover what the deal is with clones and why they play an important role in both farming and winemaking. This 90-minute seated experience will cover the different clones used at Riverbench and will be led by our tasting room manager, Grant, who is sure to make this one of our most educational and fun events this summer.

Fess Parker Retrospective Tasting

In 2024 Fess Parker Winery celebrates 35 years in business. This classroom style, educational tasting will celebrate the family’s long history in Santa Barbara Wine Country and take attendees through a standout selection of Fess Parker wines, highlighting favorite vintage and varietals throughout the years . Stories will be shared alongside the wines from a tasting panel that will include owners Eli Parker and Ashley Parker Snider, Winery president, Tim Snider and, of course, Head Winemaker Blair Fox.

Riverbench Summer Music Series

Enjoy live music and cuisine from local food trucks on the last Sunday of each month between April to September. Unwind with a glass of wine while listening to some of your favorite tunes.

Zaca Mesa Maker’s Faire

Join us for the second-ever Zaca Mesa Maker’s Faire on Saturday, May 18th for a fun-filled afternoon in wine country, where you can support our community of local artists!

FEATURING RAS DANNY & REGGAE ALL STARS

Ras Danny & The Reggae All Stars are based in Cali & Trenchtown, JA, and have backed Grammy Winning Reggae Legends Black Uhuru, Lee Scratch Perry & the Meditations, plus many, many more.

Foxen Vineyard Mother’s Day Brunch

Indulge in a memorable Mother’s Day wine and food pairing at Foxen Winery! Enjoy a four course brunch, paired with exclusive Foxen wines and, of course, our sparkling Chenin Blanc! This event will be held in the Foxen Clubhouse on May 12, 2024 at 11:30am. Book your reservations now for a unforgettable celebration of love and appreciation for all the mothers in our lives. Catering by High on the Hog Brett Stephan.

Rancho Sisquoc Winery Mother’s Day Wine and Yoga

Come flow and rejuvenate with us, then afterwards enjoy a complimentary glass of wine of your choice!

Class starts at 10am! Bring your own mat.

Riverbench Summer Music Series

Enjoy live music and cuisine from local food trucks on the last Sunday of each month between April to September. Unwind with a glass of wine while listening to some of your favorite tunes.

ZACA MESA ANNUAL VINEYARD HIKE

Bring your best pal on a leisurely hike in our estate vineyard! Stroll along the roads, weaving through our vineyard, and learn more about our estate history and winemaking. Afterward, relax at our Grenache Blanc vineyard back at the winery with wine tasting. We encourage you to bring along your pets, too!

Note: All dogs must be well-behaved and remain on leash at all times. Please pick up after your pets.

FEATURING BRASS MASH

Brass Mash performs all your favorite tunes mashed into an energetic and infectious groove, with powerhouse instrumentals and a tight sound. The band consists entirely of horns, winds, and percussion to play a variety of music styles, creating the sound of everyone’s favorite party rock band with an authentic live stage presence.

Bien Nacido Digging Into Sustainability

Discover the roots of sustainability at our Earth Month event, "Digging into Sustainability with Chris Hammell at Bien Nacido." Join us for an afternoon complete with live music by Klancy from the Tepusquet Tornadoes, wine tasting, and live sustainability discussions and Q&A sessions at 1 pm and 3 pm led by our vineyard manager, Chris Hammell. Reserve your spot now to celebrate Mother Earth with us! Reservations are strongly encouraged.

Q&A Sessions: 1 pm & 3 pm

FOXEN VINEYARD EARTH DAY CELEBRATION

We are excited to host an educational program with Zoo To You Wildlife Conservation. This gathering will be focusing on sustainable pest management in vineyards. Enjoy lunch from Plenty on Bell, paired with a flight of our SIP Certified wines, while we learn more about Foxen's sustainability practices and interact with some cool critters! Seats are limited! Get your tickets today.