Special Events
Los Alamos Old Days Festival
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SEPTEMBER 25, 26 & 27, 2009
Los Alamos Old Days, in the heart of this traditional old-west styled community. Los Alamos is located just an hour north of Santa Barbara and twenty minutes south of Santa Maria at the intersection of Highway 101 and Highway 135 (Bell Street).
The celebration is free and the public is invited. Thousands gather each year to honor, preserve and celebrate the town’s authentic Western heritage. Events are sponsored by the Los Alamos Valley Men’s Club--a local philanthropic social group open to men, women and families dedicated to preserving the town’s unique character and hospitality; as well as providing scholarships and funding to local students and families.
Highlights of the weekend celebration include a Peddlers Mart with more than 100 vendors lining Bell Street on Saturday and Sunday; the Classic Car & Motorcycle Show on Saturday; and the Greatest Little Small Town Parade on Sunday morning—with a float featuring all Men’s Club past-presidents to honor their volunteer service.
Schedule of Events
| FRIDAY | |
| 6:00 - 9:00 pm | Old Days Chili Kick-Off Party: Enjoy chili, corn bread, salad, and all the fixings to begin the celebration with a tasty kick. Live music and dancing with the Solomon Creek Band from 7:00 – 9:00 pm Old Codger Contest winner to be announced at 8:00 pm--No host bar. Tickets are $7 per person at the door. Men’s Club, 435 Leslie Street, corner of Centennial & Leslie Street, downtown Los Alamos. |
| SATURDAY | |
| 7:00 - 11:00 am | Pancake Breakfast: $6 adults and $5 children under age 12, at the Men’s Club. |
| 9:00 am - 5:00 pm | Peddlers Mart and Food Booths along Bell Street (HWY 135). |
| 9:00 am - 5:00 pm | Civil War Encampment: featuring the “California Hundred,” Company A, 2nd Massachusetts Volunteer Cavalry re-enactors, corner of Bell & St. Joseph Streets |
| 9:00 am - 5:00 pm | Classic Car Show: along Bell Street (HWY 135) |
| 9:00 am - 3:00 pm | Tri -Tip Beef Sandwich Sale: Men’s Club; cost is $7 each. |
| Noon - 4:00 pm | Live Entertainment in Ferrini Park, corner of Bell & Centennial Streets. |
| 3:30 pm | Car Show Awards in Ferrini Park. |
| 9:00 pm- 1:00 am | Live Music: Country, Rock & Blues at the Men’s Club (21 & over only please); no host bar; cover charge $8 each or 2 for $15 |
| SUNDAY | |
| 9:00 am - 5:00 pm | Peddlers Mart and Food Booths along Bell Street (HWY 135) |
| 9:00 am - 5:00 pm | Civil War Encampment featuring the “California Hundred,” Company A, 2nd Massachusetts Volunteer Cavalry re-enactors, corner of Bell & St. Joseph Streets. |
| 9:30 - 10:30 am | Non–Denominational Worship Service in Ferrini Park, Led by Rev. Warren Einolander from the Cottonwood Community Fellowship, Los Alamos. All ages invited. |
| 11:00 am - Noon | .Greatest Little Small Town Parade Starts at Bell Street (HWY 135) & Augusta Street and continues West down Bell Street, ending at St. Joseph Street. |
| Noon - 3:00 pm | Tri-Tip Beef BBQ including beans, bread, salad, & salsa. Live Entertainment $10 Adults, $8 seniors age 55+ or kids under 12 at the Men’s Club. |
| 1:00 - 2:00 pm | Live Entertainment in Ferrini Park, corner of Bell & Centennial Streets. Righetti High School Marimba Band and Ballet Folkloric. |
| 5:00 pm | Celebration concludes. See you next year! |
LOS ALAMOS HOLIDAY BOUTIQUE
SPRING & CHRISTMAS
Fundraiser for the Los Alamos Valley Men's Club, 429 Leslie Street. Great shopping for the Holiday Season from local vendors. Contact the Men's Club for more information, LAVMC, P.O. Box 13 Los Alamos, CA. 93440 www.lavmc.org
LOS ALAMOS TOWN-WIDE YARD SALE
SPRING
The Public is invited to our annual Los Alamos Town-wide Yard Sale. Please no early birds. Dozens of homes throughout the community of Los Alamos (Highway 101 between Buellton & Santa Maria) Great bargains, all within easy walking and short driving distances! Get Directions
LUMINARIAS
DECEMBER
The Luminarias is a charming old Southwestern tradition. Small bags are set out about 3' apart, filled with two inches of sand. Then a candle is carefully set inside. The candles are lit at dusk. What a pretty site! We have upwards of 16,000 "lanterns" lining the streets of Los Alamos during this event. Originally, these luminarias were set out during the Holiday Season to help travelers find the homes and ranches out on the plains.
COTTONWOOD RANCH
Dressage Shows, Clinics and Mock Trials throughout the year. Cottonwood Ranch
Contact Wendy (805) 344-1190
