Listen to Kathy and Andres discuss the popular Wine and Chili Festival event, happening September 12, 2021 in Buellton. Andres’s company, En Fuego Events has helped plan the festival for years. Discover how you can compete in the chili and salsa competitions and spend your ent...

Debra Eagle, general manager of Alma Rosa Winery, tells us why the location of Sta Rita Hills is perfect for their vineyard. Hear Debra talk about their Pinot Noir and Chardonnay wines and how you can experience them in their beautiful tasting room in Buellton. Meet Us at Alma...

Join co-hosts Kathy and McKenzie as they discuss the best outdoor activities in Buellton. From renting bikes, hiking to beautiful waterfalls, picking fresh blueberries or feeding ostriches, there’s always something new to see and do. Those looking for an active lifestyle fit f...

Welcome to the first episode of the Meet Us in Buellton podcast. Kathy Vreeland, Executive Director and Megan DeCicco, Marketing Coordinator, join us from the Buellton Visitors Center. Listen to hear why you should visit Discover Buellton and what makes it an affordable and ex...

Listen to Mark Mendenhall as he tells us all about Mendenhall’s Museum of Gasoline Pumps and Petroliana. Filled with gasoline pumps, gas pump globes, license plates and porcelain neon signs, enjoy a guided tour through this incredible collection of history. We also talk about ...

Curt Cragg, Buellton's historian, is back sharing the history of U.S. Highway 101. Together, Kathy and Curt walk listeners through the formation of Buellton as a city in the valley and how it became incorporated as a city in 1992. From Pea Anderson Soup to Buellton's extensive...

In this episode, we talk with Kyle Abello, the head director at the Buellton Recreation Center. Listen as he walks us through the various kid, adult and senior classes available all year long. Summer is their busiest season, which means fun events and fully-planned trips for c...

Joining Kathy is our guest Shelby Sim, president and CEO of Visit Santa Ynez Valley. Shelby and Kathy share all you need to know about the community-wide Restaurant Weeks at Santa Ynez Valley. Learn how you can experience the food, lodging, wineries and beautiful scenery offer...

Curt Cragg, Buellton Historian and member of the Buellton Historical Society, gives us the history of the famous Pea Soup Andersen’s Restaurant. Listen to become familiar with the pea soup recipe and the Andersen family. Be introduced to the popular cartoon characters, Hap-Pea...

Welcome our new co-host Megan Diccio, as she and Kathy bring Kyle Abello back on. Get in the holiday spirit at the Buellton Winter Fest. From breakfast with Santa to a special weather forecast, the Winter Fest is full of holiday magic.

Step into Zaca Creek, an old world meets new world, restaurant, event center and inn. Listen as Stephen Villa, co-owner and general manager tells us about how he and his wife have transformed Zaca Creek. Look forward to delicious farm-to-table food at The Tavern, outstanding e...

Join us as we discover the ins and outs of running DorWood Distillery from Jay Lockwood. Learn about the distilling process and the unique tasting room experience. Unlike other tasting rooms, Jay explains how he wants you to taste, smell and hear the entire distilling process....

Listen as Blake Fowler, from OstrichLand USA, tells us how this unique attraction was started. When visiting, you’ll get a close look at ostriches, one of the fastest two-legged animals in the world. Although over 8-feet tall, these birds are comical and love getting fed bowls...

Richard and Aly, from Aly’s Grill From Brazil, tell us about the new location for their restaurant and how they are shifting from fine dining to a casual setting. Focused on bringing “Earth to Table Healthy” you’ll learn about why they strive to have ingredients fresh and loca...

Learn about the amazing plants, birds and educational opportunities at the Santa Ynez Valley Botanic Garden from Vice President Puck Erickson. As a nonprofit organization, Puck explains the hard work that goes into making the garden a safe place for everyone to visit. The goal...

Grab a glass and pull up a seat, Tony Grimes joins Kathy and Megan to share the world of Lagers, IPAs and brewing beers. Representing The Figueroa Mountain Brewing Company, Tony shares the story of the amazing craft beers, mouth-watering pub food and tours offered. Enjoy speci...

In this episode hear from Adam Firestone of Firestone Walker Brewing Company as they celebrate 25 years of brewing the best beer! Learn about their humble beginnings and their now thriving beer company filled with unique and classic flavors. Firestone said the type of beer he ...