City of Solvang — Official City Website

The Planning Commission meets at City Hall, 1644 Oak Street. Agendas and staff reports are posted before each meeting; past agendas, minutes and video are on the Agendas & Minutes page.

The Tourism Advisory Committee meets at City Hall, 1644 Oak Street. Agendas and staff reports are posted before each meeting; past agendas, minutes and video are on the Agendas & Minutes page.

The City Council meets at City Hall, 1644 Oak Street. Agendas and staff reports are posted before each meeting; past agendas, minutes and video are on the Agendas & Minutes page.

The Solvang Julefest Makers Market takes place in Solvang Park and is curation of local artisans & businesses bringing you an interactive and community-centered feel of European markets — where locals and visitors mingle, shop, and enjoy the holiday atmosphere together. 

Makers Market Dates: Wednesday’s, December 2nd, 9th, 16th & 23, 2026

Time: 3:00pm-7:00pm

The Tourism Advisory Committee meets at City Hall, 1644 Oak Street. Agendas and staff reports are posted before each meeting; past agendas, minutes and video are on the Agendas & Minutes page.

The start to Solvang’s holiday season begins with the Solvang Julefest Tree Lighting Ceremony, taking place on Friday, December 4, 2026, at 5:30 PM in Solvang Park located at 1630 Mission Drive.

This community tradition will once again feature festive ballet performances by Fossemalle Dance Studio, live entertainment and caroling, culminating with the lighting of the tree and a park-wide light as the ballerinas encircle the tree to illuminate the heart of Solvang with holiday magic.

The Tourism Advisory Committee meets at City Hall, 1644 Oak Street. Agendas and staff reports are posted before each meeting; past agendas, minutes and video are on the Agendas & Minutes page.

Supervised by the Santa Barbara County Fire Department, and one of the largest fire safety demonstrations along the California Central Coast, the Solvang Tree Burn is a powerful safety demonstration at the start of the New Year, heralding the end of the Solvang Julefest celebration. The 2026 Tree Burn is scheduled for Friday, January 8th, 2027 at 5:00 PM (weather permitting).

The City Council meets at City Hall, 1644 Oak Street. Agendas and staff reports are posted before each meeting; past agendas, minutes and video are on the Agendas & Minutes page.