Inaugural · Santa Ynez Chamber of Commerce
Santa Ynez Art Walk
October 2 ★ 11, 2026 · Downtown Santa Ynez
Ten days of art inside the shops, tasting rooms, and landmarks of downtown Santa Ynez. Kickoff party Friday, October 2.
Event Calendar
4–7 PM · Artiste Winery & Gallery
Kickff party with live DJ and a special wine tasting with artist Cassandria Blackmore.
4–7 PM · Charlotte’s
Kickoff party pouring Stolpman Wine. Guest artist Lazy K Leather. Keddy, a local leather craftswoman, makes purses, wallets, dog collars, and horse headstalls.
Catch a free ride on Ramon Becerra horse drawn carriage around town.
4–8 PM · KJ Murphy’s & Dennee’s Interiors
Kickoff Party with Ranchero Whiskey tasting and live music by Christopher Bartolic. Enjoy the artistry of Joel Phillips Paintings, Joaquin Hat Bands, Old Cowdogs Western Silver, Chris West Originals, KJ Murphy’s Custom hats, Vaqueros De Las Olas and Andrew Leggett. Dennee’s will have book signing with Pink Tomato with treats from her cookbook. Including Michelle Juliet, Rachelle Witt Designs, Vive, and Goldengait collection! Chalk will be made available to participate in a chalk art fair.
4-7PM · MER
Kickoff party with light refreshments. Contemporary oil painter Hilary Brock.
4-7PM · Valley Girl
Kickoff party Pottery by Alana Trubitz and artist Nicole Odacachian Burnett.
All Day · Forage Florals
Art activities and a self-led brass embossing workshop, no sign-up needed.
All Day · SYV Pantry
Opening of the Buen Dia graphic artist pop-up
All other participating stores are open during their regular hours, with artwork on view. See list of participating stores below.
Central Coast Landmark Properties
Open house and Pink Tomato Cookbook signing with Kate Campbell, plus artist Nicole Odacachian Burnett.
Perch Lifestyle
Open house with potter Joanna DeGeneres and artist Karen Bezuidenhout.
9am · John Iwerks
John will be painting a horse outdoors. He will be find him on the corner of Edison and Sagunto street.
1PM-4PM · Santa Ynez Little Branch Library
Craft packets for kids.
1PM-4PM · Artiste Winery & Gallery
Fall Vines Acrylic Workshop and artist reception with Drew Davis.
11AM-4PM · J Finley Group/COMPASS
Open House and kick off of Meghan Sander’s art display. Meghan is not only an amazing artist but also photographer and winemaker. Come enjoy her display featured at our office during the Santa Ynez Art Walk.
11AM-2PM · Valley Girl
Artist Nicole Burnett will be painting live.
All other participating stores are open during their regular hours, with artwork on view. See list of participating stores below.
11:30AM · Old Mission Santa Inés
docent-led tour (free, donations appreciated).
All other participating stores are open during their regular hours, with
7PM · Maverick Saloon
Tales of the Tavern with Butch Hancock and Jimmie Dale Gilmore
All other participating stores are open during their regular hours, with artwork on view. See list of participating stores below.
5-8PM · Chumash Cultural Center
Second Thursday at the Museum event featuring Dr. Katya Adachi Serrano. Dr Serrano is the founder of Serrano Natural Health, and is an integrative medicine specialist and clinical herbalist
6PM · Forage Florals
figure drawing workshop (reservation required).
All other participating stores are open during their regular hours, with artwork on view. See list of participating stores below.
Valley Girl
VenaVena handcrafted leather, and art by Troy Kelley
All other participating stores are open during their regular hours, with artwork on view. See list of participating stores below.
Ranch and Back
Watercolor artist Lisa Baker.
Participating Stores
Artiste Winery & Gallery
Cassandria Blackmore
Bob’s Well Bread
Local artists
Carr Winery
Wine tasting from 12-6pm Fridays, Saturday and Sundays.
Central Coast Landmark Properties
Kate Campbell, Nicole Odacachian Burnett
Charlotte’s
Jock Favour, Lazy K Leather
Chumash Cultural Center
Dr. Katya Adachi Serrano
Dennee’s Interiors
Pink Tomato Kitchen, Rachelle Witt, Vive, Michelle Juliet, and Golden Gait Collection
Forage Floral
Art workshops all week
Jan Finley Real Estate
Art by Meghan Sanders
KJ Murphy’s
Joaquin Hat Bands, Vaqueros de las Olas, Chris West, Old Cowdogs Silver, Joel Phillips paintings, and Andrew Leggett.
Luna
Natalie’s Folk Art
Maverick Saloon
Butch Hancock, Jimmie Dale Gilmore
MER
Hilary Brock
Old Mission Santa Inés
Docent-led tours
Perch Lifestyle
Joanna DeGeneres, Karen Bezuidenhout
Pony Cocktails + Kitchen
Creative cocktails
Ranch and Back
Watercolor artist Lisa Baker.
Renae’s Boutique
Charles Lister window painting.
Rodeo Riviera
Salon Cremello
Santa Ynez Little Branch Library
Kids’ crafts
SYV Historical Museum
Bill Reynolds, Saddles of the West
SYV Pantry
Buen Dia
SYV Pet Hospital
Amy Parker
Valley Girl
Alana Trubitz, Nicole Odacachian Burnett, VenaVena, Troy Kelley
Walk It Your Way
Ten days, one small town. Start anywhere and stroll from shop to shop at your own pace.
October 2–11, 2026, during each shop’s regular hours. The kickoff party is Friday, October 2, with evening tastings, music, and guest artists.
Downtown Santa Ynez, along Sagunto Street and the surrounding blocks. Most shops are an easy walk from one another.
Browsing is free. Check the Event Calendar for tastings, tours, and workshops, and look for horse-drawn carriage rides on October 2.
Questions? syartwalk@gmail.com · (805) 350-8517