The Ballard Inn and Restaurant in the heart of Santa Barbara County wine country near Solvang, California

New Years Eve Celebration!
Why not try New Years Eve The Ballard Inn way? Start the evening with Chef Budi’s amazing special menu paired with hand-picked wines. Two seatings to choose from: 6:00 and 9:00. Then, later in the evening, join us in the Living Room for an array of desserts and champagne. At midnight, we’ll count-down together and toast the New Year.

Featured Artist
The Ballard Inn is proud to feature the artwork of Santa Ynez Valley resident Gwen Cates. Her breathtaking paintings capture the beauty of our local landscapes, and are a wonderful way to commemorate your trip to the Wine Country. Please visit www.gwencates.com for additional information about this talented artist.

Harvest Festival October 11, 2008
This fun filled wine and food festival, hosted by the Santa Barbara County Vintner’s Association, takes place at Rancho Sisquoc Winery. Partake in the wares from the finest wineries and restaurants in the valley, and enjoy the beautiful and historic setting!

Amgen Tour of California February 20, 2009
Solvang represents one of the crucial stages of this exciting bicycle race. Catch the riders as they pass right by the Inn during the time trial stage of the race.

Vintner’s Festival April 2009
Another delightful wine and food festival put on by the Santa Barbara County Vintner’s Association, this is a wonderful way to welcome the spring and shake off the winter doldrums. This festival takes place at River Park in Lompoc, just a stone’s throw from the famed Santa Rita Hills appellation.

The Ballard Inn is centrally located in the heart of The Santa Ynez Valley making it the perfect location to stay to enjoy many of the wonderful celebrations the valley has to offer.
Danish Days
Old Santa Ynez Days
Day in the Country
Old Fashioned Christmas
Los Olivos Olive and Jazz Festival
Quick Draw
Old Fashioned 4th of July
Solvang Christmas Parade