Posts Tagged ‘resort wine country’

Ride of the Century

Wednesday, February 20th, 2013

It’s that time of year again — the Solvang Century Ride is coming up on March 8 and 9.  Book your RV site or cottage now at Flying Flags so you will have convenient and comfortable lodgings, whether you’re a participant or spectator. We’re located only 4 miles from the starting line and all weekend events, so don’t stress over finding a hotel!

The Solvang Century Ride events will start Friday March 8, with registration and Cycling Festival starting at 6 p.m. and ending at 10 p.m. Registration will open again at 6 a.m. on March 9 for those who couldn’t make it out on Friday night and rides start at 6:30 a.m. You can also register online or by mail for a discounted price by this Friday, February 22.

Following the 100, 63 and 50 mile rides there will be another festival from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., including a BBQ lunch and raffle during the day. Lunch and raffle tickets can be purchased with your registration by mail, online or in person at the event.

Check the event website for more information and visit our website or call (877) RV-FLAGS to book your site or cottage now before space fills up! Keep up with our blog and monthly events calendar for more local events, news and information.

Buellton Wine & Chili Festival

Thursday, January 31st, 2013

Make sure you reserve your RV site or cottage now for the First Annual Buellton Wine and Chili Festival right here at Flying Flags RV Resort. This inaugural event will feature some of the best local wineries, restaurants and chefs, with awards for best red chili, chili verde and salsa.

Guests will participate in judging for the People’s Choice Awards, so come out and taste some chili, wine and have a great time with family and friends. A ticket will get you a wine glass, unlimited wine tastings, ten chili tastings and a BBQ lunch with live music.

This new event will take place on St. Patrick’s Day, Sunday March 17. There are only 1000 tickets available so buy your early bird tickets now for a discount. Or call (877) RV-FLAGS to take advantage of our special 2 day package, including festival tickets.

Visit the festival website for more information on the event, vendors and tickets. Visit our website or call to make your reservation today! You won’t want to miss this tasty new tradition right here at Flying Flags RV Resort.

Valentine’s in the Valley

Wednesday, January 23rd, 2013

Spend Valentine’s Day at Flying Flags RV Resort in beautiful California wine country. You can relax in your RV or one of our cozy furnished cottages, or have a romantic night out in Buellton or nearby Solvang. There are plenty of restaurants, wineries and shops hosting events and offering specials for Valentine’s Day.

In Solvang, the Elverhoj Museum will host a Valley Wines & Valentines fundraiser on February 14. This event will feature award-winning wines from local vintners, appetizers including cheese and chocolate. There will also be live music, a silent auction and a raffle. Tickets are $20, and include a wine glass, wine tasting and appetizers.

Firestone Winery in Los Olivos will host a Valentine’s Day Dinner on Saturday February 16. There will be a three course dinner and dessert with a chocolate theme, pairing dinner, dessert and wines together. Dinner will start at 6 and there is limited space available so RSVP to tastingroom@firestonewine.com ahead of time.

 And there are plenty of restaurants, wineries, bakeries and shops right in Buellton. Visit the Buellton tourism site for more ideas for a Valentine’s date night. And call 1 (877) RV FLAGS or visit our website to make your reservation today!

Concerts at Chumash

Wednesday, January 16th, 2013

Some of the biggest and best musical performers will be coming to the Santa Ynez Valley for the Chumash Casino Concert Series going on through June. All of these artists will be nearby when you stay at a cottage or full hook-up RV site at Flying Flags RV Resort.

This month Johnny Lee will perform his hits from “Urban Cowboy” and beyond on January 31. For February and March, check out classic rock bands such as Styx, The Guess Who and pop groups Air Supply and Abba. Don’t miss a special Johnny Mathis concert on Valentine’s Day and many more great acts.

All concerts will be in the Samala Showroom at the casino, and tickets can be purchased on the Chumash website. There you can also find promotions, more events and information. The casino is only a 15 minute drive from our resort.

Call (877) RV-FLAGS or visit our website to book your stay now at Flying Flags RV Resort! On our website you can also find more news, events, activities and amenities we offer at the resort.

Join the club

Friday, December 21st, 2012

Stay connected with Flying Flags and the surrounding wine country. There are plenty of tools available to keep you informed about our park, specials, news and local events. Visit our website for news to connect with us through Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, our blog and to write and read reviews on Yelp.

And the brand new Ynez Valley Wine Club website now helps visitors and locals keep up with local events, offers and things to do around town. Explore new local shops, restaurants for any type of cuisine you’re craving, relaxing spas and upcoming winery tastings and tours.

And for the holidays it’s easy to see what wineries and restaurants will be hosting special events for Christmas and New Year’s Eve. Listings range from live music to pub trivia to fundraisers and festivals. Restaurant week will be coming up January 22 through 28 and you can see all the participating restaurants and share the event on Facebook or Twitter.

Call (877) RV FLAGS or visit our website to stay connected, check out our events calendar and make your reservation today. It’s easy to stay social online and off. Like our Facebook page, follow us on Twitter, watch videos on YouTube then come to the resort and experience the fun in person. Meet friends at our cafe, by the picnic tables, bring the kids to the playground and do some shopping, dining and wine tasting locally.