Lompoc Events Calendar: Annual Festivals and Highlights

Lompoc's annual event calendar reflects its layered identity — agricultural heritage, wine culture, military community, and family-oriented civic life all contribute events worth attending. Here's a seasonal overview.

Spring (March–May)

- Wine release events at Santa Rita Hills wineries (ongoing through season) - La Purísima Mission Living History Sundays begin - Wildflower season peaks in the surrounding hills (February–April) - Farmers Market season heats up with spring produce

Summer (June–August)

- Lompoc Flower Festival (June) — The town's signature annual event, celebrating the flower seed industry heritage with a parade, craft fair, carnival, and community activities. One of the longest-running festivals in Santa Barbara County. - Lompoc Wine Walk (typically summer, check current schedule) — Ticketed walkable wine event across downtown and Wine Ghetto venues. - Fourth of July — Community celebration with parade and fireworks visible from multiple locations in the valley. - Summer concert series and outdoor events (check city Parks and Recreation schedule) - Vandenberg launch activity peaks with commercial satellite schedules

Fall (September–November)

- Wine Harvest Events — Winery harvest dinners, barrel tastings, and vintage celebrations throughout October - Monarch Butterfly Season — October–November, coastal eucalyptus groves - Día de los Muertos Community Events — Community celebrations in the city's Mexican-American community - Santa Rita Hills Wine Release Weekends

Winter (December–February)

- Holiday downtown events and lights - Tamale season and community holiday food traditions - Vandenberg Dark Sky Season — Clearest night skies for stargazing and launch viewing - Barrel tasting season at smaller wineries

Staying Current

Event scheduling changes annually. The Lompoc Valley Chamber of Commerce website and Lompoc Locals maintain current event listings. For wine events specifically, the Santa Barbara Vintners Association calendar covers the full region.