Archive for May, 2012

Hike & Brunch Fathers Day

Wednesday, May 30th, 2012

Give dad a vacation he’ll never forget in the California wine country. Book your RV or cabin at Flying Flags RV now, and enjoy the many amenities right inside our resort as well as plenty of attractions and events nearby. If dad loves the outdoors, take him hiking, fishing or golfing nearby. Around the park, he’ll love our famous Friday night BBQs or relaxing around the pool.

A couple local wineries are combining wine, food and the outdoors to celebrate dad. On June 16, start the day early at the Sierra Madre Vineyard with a hike through the vineyard at 9:30 a.m. Enjoy the views of the vineyard and surrounding scenery, then a light brunch will be served at the Vineyard Room, paired with wine tastings.

The Riverbend Winery will host a Father’s Day BBQ and Vineyard Walk. Also on June 16 starting at 11 a.m., guests will get a tour through the vineyards with Vineyard Manager Jim Stollberg. Learn firsthand how the wines are produced. Afterward there will be a wine tasting, BBQ, bocce ball, ladder golf and horseshoes.

Visit the Santa Barbara County Wines website for more information on these and more local events in the wine country. Visit our website for our resort calendar, the amenities and lodgings we offer, as well as our great summer rates. Book your vacation now and celebrate dad in the great outdoors, even the vineyards.

Jazz and Olive Festival

Thursday, May 17th, 2012

Yet another fun festival will be coming to the area soon. Don’t miss the Los Olivos Jazz and Olive Festival on June 9. This event brings in delicious regional olives, olive oil, gourmet food, wine as well as lively local entertainment. The festival will take place at Lavinia Campbell Park in downtown Los Olivos, less than a 15 minute drive from Flying Flags RV Resort.

Enjoy the sounds of jazz under the shade of this tree filled park, while you taste wine from 27 local wineries and try creative and delicious food that all include olives or olive oil in their ingredients. Tickets can be purchased at the gate, or by phone or online to avoid lines at the festival. The festival goes from 1 to 4 p.m. and attendance is limited, so get your tickets now!

While you’re at it, make sure to book your RV site or cottage at Flying Flags RV Resort. You can enjoy the many local events and activities in addition to all the amenities and events at our park. Our famous Friday night BBQs, Sunday morning breakfasts and Make your own ice cream sundae Saturdays will continue through the summer.

Kids will stay busy on our state of the art playground, or splash around in the pool. And adults can relax in the indoor and outdoor spas, play billiards or talk and watch a game in one of our 5 clubhouses. Call us at (877) 783-5247 or Tags: , , , , , , , , , , ,
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1st Annual Brewfest

Monday, May 7th, 2012

Among the many wine festivals and events nearby Flying Flags RV Resort, it’s quite the change for Buellton to host its 1st Annual Brewfest on May 12, which will kick off a whole slew of suds-centered events as part of the Santa Ynez Valley’s Craft Beer Week.

This event proves the region takes their hops as seriously as their grapes. The event will bring in over 2o local breweries to sell and offer samples of their best craft beers. Figueroa Mountain, Firestone, Tapit, Stone Brewing, Heretic, and Mendocino Brewing will be among the vendors showcasing their brews, with lunch available from Avant Tapas & Wine. Enjoy live music from local Indie rock band Lakes while you sip and walk around the festival.

May 12-20 will be the Santa Ynez Valley’s Craft Beer Week, with many events taking place at local breweries. There will be tastings, trivia nights, classes, dinners and much more. Visit the event website for more information on Craft Beer Week events.

Visit our website or give us a call at (877) 783-5247 for more news, events and to reserve your RV site or cottage to enjoy the Brew Fest and Craft Beer Week. There are many events and comfortable amentities inside the park, and plenty of attractions, festivals and things to do nearby.