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| | February 2026 Monthly News & Updates | | | |
Good Afternoon,
We hope this finds you off to a good start in the new year. February is upon us and we're looking forward to hosting our first mixer of the year. This quarter we'll be at the SYV Marriott on Wednesday, February 18th, where we'll be featuring our Health & Wellness industry sector. We've invited our members from this industry to join us and showcase what they do and how our members can work with them.
At the Mixer, we ask that you make your way around to meet these members, they will be identified with a blinking light bulb pin. Find out more about them, what they do, how they service the valley, and how you can work with them or benefit from their services. We will also have members who focus on pet wellness as well, so don't forget to talk about your fur babies too.
The Marriott has been so generous to host us for this mixer and they will be showcasing lite bites prepared by their new chef and beverages. The 555 Lounge offers a nice setting where you can mix and mingle and get to reconnect with fellow members. Please join us!
Also this month, we celebrate President's Day weekend and Valentine's Day. These holidays bring people into our area for a long stay, so roll out the welcome mat and let's show them our Buellton hospitality.
We are ramping up for our spring events, the Buellton Wine & Chili Festival and the Buellton Brew Fest. Please read further and learn more about how you can sponsor, volunteer, or attend the events. These are the two main fundraisers for our Chamber, so the success of these events allows us to provide more services and opportunities to our members. We hope you can join us or support us by sponsoring or volunteering.
Please enjoy this newsletter and we hope to see you on February 18th at the mixer.
| | Come Join The Buellton Chamber | | |
The Buellton Chamber welcomes new members throughout the year.
What does it mean to join the chamber?
Joining the chamber of commerce provides businesses with access to resources, discounts, and relationships that enable them to save money, market their products, and streamline their processes. We provide the means for you to gain exposure throughout our website and visitors center.
On your behalf we are a Catalyst for Business Growth, Convener of Leaders & Influencers who make things happen and a Champion for a stronger community.
We have an active membership and we look forward to having you join us. Membership for a business is $200 annually and $75 for a non-profit or individual.
We also offer our Leadership Circle which is a tiered membership program offering you a variety of levels to participate. Please read below to learn more about this program and how it may be a fit for your business.
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A Warm Welcome to our new Member
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North County Rape Crisis & Child Protection Center
The Center is Northern Santa Barbara County’s primary crisis support agency for victims of sexual violence, domestic and child abuse, and human trafficking. They serve Santa Maria, Lompoc, Guadalupe, and surrounding areas such as the Santa Ynez Valley. They offer presentations, education and training, and online resources. It is important to stay informed in the event that you should experience abuse yourself or find yourself in a position to help someone who has. The Center has a library of videos available online and frequently posts about important topics.
Check out their website for more information.
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Leadership Circle
A Streamlined membership structure
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We have designed 5 levels of membership that include a variety of benefits at each level. Rather than reaching out for a sponsorship every time there is an event, we have developed ways for you to participate at every level. We feel this will streamline the process, save time, and provide you with the exposure you choose.
We look forward to serving you in a more simplified way and hope you find a level
that works for your business.
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Thank you Allan Hancock College, Sable Offshore Corp. & Jim Vreeland Ford for renewing your membership at the SILVER LEVEL in our Leadership Circle. | | Thank you Montecito Bank & Trust for renewing your membership at the BRONZE LEVEL in our Leadership Circle | | |
Tessi Martinez - First American Title
Janeen Bouslaugh - Janeen's Coffee @ The Cabin
Mark Mendenhall - Mendenhall Construction & Museum
Sonia Jimenez - Mechanic's Bank
Kros Andrade - UVA Design Studio
Beverly Snyder- Hertz Rental
Nick Firestone - Firestone Walker Brewery
Chris Bartholomew - Sideways Inn / Highway West Vacations
Genevieve Mancuso - Chumash Casino Resort
Military Affairs Representatives
Pam Gnekow
Joe Jaramillo
Dave King
| | February Marketing Ideas and Important Dates | |
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February 2026
February 2nd: Groundhog Day
February 5th: National Chocolate Fondue Day
February 8th: Super Bowl Sunday
February 9th: National Pizza Day
February 13th: Galentine's Day
February 14th: Valentine's Day
February 16th: President's Day
February 17th: Mardi Gras
February 17th: Chinese New Year
February 18th: Ash Wednesday
Monthly Themes:
Black History Month
Valentine's Day
Self-Love
Social Media Content Ideas:
Valentine's Gifts
Self-Care Products
Early Spring Merchandise Preview
| | | | A NEW Mixer Structure for 2026 | |
Introducing Quarterly Mixers
We are looking to host mixers on a quarterly basis in the New Year. We understand you all have businesses to run and time can be limited, so we hope this schedule will be more accommodating and we hope to see more of you on a quarterly basis.
We will be focusing on themes at each of our Mixers. The following are tentative ideas we will be highlighting at our Mixers:
- Quarter 1 - February 18th (Health & Wellness)
- Quarter 2 - April 15th (Hospitality)
- Quarter 3 - July 15th (Business Services)
- Quarter 4 - October 21st (70th Anniversary Celebration for the Chamber)
We are actively looking for hosts for these mixer dates, so if you are interested in showcasing your business, please reach out to our office and let us know. We tend to do the third Wednesday of the month to not conflict with neighboring Chambers and events. Our mixers take place from 5-7pm and our hosts usually provide wine/beer and small bites, but you are welcome to partner with our other members to co-host with you.
It's a great way to highlight your business and invite our members in.
We're looking forward to this new structure and schedule, so please stay tuned as we follow up with details about each mixer.
*Please note the month that we have special events, we will most likely not have a mixer.
Call our office: (805)688-7829 or kathy@buellton.org
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February 18th Mixer at the SYV Marriott
5-7pm
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Please join us at the Marriott where we will be showcasing our Health & Wellness members. Come mix and mingle with fellow members, learn about those who specialize in Health & Wellness, including pet wellness and enjoy lite bites and beverages provide by the Marriott.
We are looking forward to getting our mixers underway and showcasing the variety of industries we have in our Chamber.
The mixer will take place in the 555 Lounge located in the lobby of the Marriott. Please come and support our members. We hope to see you there.
| | | Upcoming Community Events in February | |
Garagiste Wine Festival Feb. 6-7 in Solvang
The 12th Southern Exposure Garagiste Festival is returning to the quaint town of Solvang in February 2026 to give you rare access to the region's best small, hard-to-find winemakers. At this engaging event, you will discover and taste amazing, cutting-edge wines from our roster of high-quality, micro-production, commercial wineries from all over California’s Central Coast.
Find out for yourself why we’ve been selling out our events for ten years and why we were named the #1 Wine Festival in the Country by USA Today! Meet the winemakers and hear directly from them about the ins and outs of their winemaking styles.
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Check out boutique Santa Barbara County / Santa Ynez Valley wineries with the
SYV Wine Country Weekend Passport Wine Tasting, February 12-16, 2026.
This passport includes a tasting at each of the 10 participating wineries during the five-day weekend - Thurs through Monday.
Enjoy small bites on Saturday, the 14th, at each of the wineries. Tickets can be picked up at any of the participating wineries.
EARLY BIRD TICKET PRICE AVAILABLE UNTIL 2/5: $45
TICKET PRICE AFTER 2/5: $55
PARTICIPATING WINERIES
Casa Cassara, Cordon of Santa Barbara, Dascomb Cellars, Dreamcôte, Final Girl, Imagine, Kalyra, Lumen, Piazza Family Wines, Tierra y Vino
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This is an incredible way to support SYV Pride and help us create a kinder and more welcoming Valley for all. As our biggest fundraising event of the year, your ticket purchase goes directly to supporting Pride events in 2026, including our landmark Pride Parade and Festival, as well as our youth scholarship and Youth Connect programs.
Not only do you get to support Pride, but you also get to attend a fabulous, incredible event full of love, and joy, and community! This year we are switching things up a bit and moved to a fully indoor venue at @crafthouseatcorque where will transform the ballroom and bar area to an elegant and elevated space that's warm and welcoming. We are also starting a bit later this year to encourage guests to grab a bite to eat beforehand with friends and strut around town in their best attire. And lastly, we are opening it up to 18+. Please note that theres a special ticket price for young adults ages 18-20! We are of course keeping some things the same - like our top notch silent auction, psychic love readings for singles and couples, hearty hors d'oeuvres, and incredible music to dance the night away!
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JOIN US AT THE BUELLTON WINE AND CHILI FESTIVAL!!!
Sunday, March 15, 2026 12pm-4:30pm
Flying Flags RV Resort in Buellton
You get to sample from 30+ wineries, craft breweries, seltzers, ciders and spirit companies AND you also get to sample chili and salsa from over 20 cooks!
There will also be a wide variety of merchants and food vendors on site! Live entertainment including DJ FIU!
This event is located at the majestic Flying Flags RV Resort and next door to Sideways Inn! Make it a weekend and stay at one of these locations, or one of the many accommodations throughout Buellton! Purchase tickets by clicking below.
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ABRA Cadabra
at Solvang Festival Theater
Audiences can expect a night of glittering costumes, irresistible melodies, and pure joy when ABRA Cadabra— internationally acclaimed ABBA tribute band takes the stage at the Solvang Festival Theatre on April 7th at 7:30pm.
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Buellton Brew Fest
Saturday, May 2, 2026 11:30am - 4:30pm
River View Park in Buellton
Bust out those Cowboy Hats and Boots!
Prizes for Best Dressed person and group!!!
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Buellton Buzz - Is Electronic!
The City of Buellton wants to keep you up to date on their progress. This is being done to allow those who do not receive water bills from the City - or those who would rather read the Buzz online - to access the Buzz easily and to receive an email notification when new issues are published. Please visit the Buellton Buzz Engage page below and click on "Sign Up for Notifications" button to be added to their email notification list for the Buzz.
What’s developing in Buellton? Find out the status of major development projects by viewing the Planning Department’s Current Projects Listing below. You can also find project information on the Buellton Engage website, Buellton's hub to share, discuss, and collaborate on development and projects.
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Lagerville coming April 11th
Tickets on sale now.
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We’re off to a great start to the year here at the studio! The extruder has officially found its home and is already being put to good use. Peg boards are up and filling with tools, and we’ve added a clock and a new shelf above the glazing table. The space is really starting to settle in — we hope you can stop by and see our progress!
Looking for a creative way to celebrate Galentine’s or Valentine’s Day? Join us at the studio for Candle-Lit Throwing on the 13th or 14th — a cozy, hands-on way to share the love.
We also have a handful of workshops on the horizon, and our next 6-week classes begin with a new term in mid-February.
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Do you have questions regarding Labor Laws? If so, visit the link provided in the button below to the CalChamber site and you will find a plethora of helpful information.
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Get free business advice. SCORE mentors know what it's like to be a small business owner. They know it takes passion and hard work to make your dreams come true and they are ready to support you every step of your journey.
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The EDC creates empowered business owners, connected community partners and informed civic leaders in the greater Ventura and Santa Barbara County region.
| | Commercial and Industrial Business & Land Listings | |
Thinking of moving or opening your business in Buellton? We have some great spaces for sale and lease, reasonably priced!
In addition to our listings and our local Commercial Real Estate offices, the Central Coast Data Center is a great tool for locating real estate in our community for lease/sale.
Don't forget to check out this tool if you're in the market to buy, lease or list.
Our partnership with REACH, a regional economic action coalition for the Central Coast allows us the ability to use this tool for our needs here in Buellton.
We hope you find it useful and if you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out.
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Buellton Rec, Rotary, SYV Community Outreach, SYV Botanic Garden & Library
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The mission of the Buellton Recreation Center is to create and implement activities, programs, and events that engage people of all ages enriching lives through recreational pursuits.
Programs include everything from adult fitness classes, education and artistic workshops and after-school enrichment programs held at the Buellton Recreation Center to day trips and cultural excursions both near and far to large annual community events.
The Recreation Department is dedicated to building a strong, interconnected community and improving the quality of life for the residents of Buellton.
| | | | If you would like to volunteer your time in the garden, they are always looking for helping hands. Check out their site, get on their email list and get involved. Unwind after a long week and just spend time in nature doing something that benefits our whole community. | | | |
Buellton Library
202 Dairyland Road
Buellton, CA 93427
805-688-3115
buelltonlibrary@cityofgoleta.org
Hours
- Monday and Tuesday: 10am-7pm
- Wednesday: 10am-5pm
- Friday and Saturday: 11am-4pm
- Thursday and Sunday: Closed
Additional Services
- Reserve a computer
- Public Printing (B&W and Color), Public Wi-Fi, Document Scanning, and a Copy Machine
- Book Sales: The Friends of the Library have an ongoing selection of materials for sale.
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Rotary Club of Buellton- Breakfast Club
The club meets in the SYV Marriott/Boardroom. Join them at 8:30am the first and third Thursday of the month. Rotary provides a great way to get involved in your community, make friends and build business relationships along the way. Check it out or better yet, pay them a visit and find out for yourself if it's a right fit for you.
Did you know that the Buellton Rotary donates back to our local non-profits, sends kids to RYLA, provides scholarships to graduating seniors and much more. Check it out!
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SYV Community Outreach continues to stay busy. Delivering meals to our seniors and those in need, running the thrifts shops, catering, and helping in ways only they know how. We are very fortunate to have them in our community and provide the services they do.
They also operate Route 246 Cafe, which serves lunch daily M-F. This is located in their space behind the Post Office. Be sure to check out their calendar for menu options. It's $10/per person, such a deal.
Check out their website for the latest happenings.
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Thank you to our Members who advertise in our monthly newsletter. Please call if you would like to see your business listed here. $35/month and
FREE for our Leadership Circle Members.
688-7829.
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Tips for this Month:
February
Stormwater Tip of the Month:
Cleaning out your medicine cabinet? Properly disposing of expired or unwanted medicines is vital to protect both public health and the environment. Visit the Med-Project website to find safe drop-off
locations for medicines and sharps across California. Let’s keep hazardous materials out of our waterways.
Water Conservation Tip of the Month:
Love is in the air… and in your garden! Did you know Buellton and Solvang have a Landscaper’s Guide to Best Management Practices in English and Spanish? Whether you’re sprucing up your yard or working with a landscaper, this guide provides valuable tips for managing irrigation to reduce runoff and adopting water-efficient landscaping practices. Visit your City’s Stormwater Management webpage (Buellton or Solvang) or to download a copy and use these practices in your landscaping projects—whether you’re doing the work yourself or partnering with a professional.
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Let's Link Up!
Link our Logo on your site
In the world of digital marketing, it is important to be linked to one another. As your Chamber and Visitors Bureau, we have you linked to our sites and ask that you do the same.
We ask our members to put a link to our Chamber site on your website. If you are a tourism related business, then we'd love for you to put a link to our Discover Buellton site on your site as well.
We've provided the logos and links for you.
Thank you in advance, together we can do more and together we can draw more awareness to your business and our community.
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Buellton Chamber of Commerce 597 Ave of Flags, Suite 101 Buellton, CA 93427
(805) 688-7829 info@buellton.org
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