Visitors who long for sun, relaxation, outdoor activities, and fine wine, will discover a host of events — February through June — during their 2020 visit to Lompoc. Here, escapees from traffic congested cities can decompress, as they discover the wide-open spaces of the Lompoc Valley and prime wine country begging to be experienced. Any time of year, there’s something remarkable happening. The line-up of engaging events could well tempt anyone to make Lompoc a priority getaway or annual vacation destination.
Below is a list of Lompoc’s events for spring and early summer. For a complete list of Lompoc’s year-round events, wineries, restaurants, lodging establishments and other attractions, visit www.explorelompoc.com
Jeannine Goeckeritz
March 13,2020
Classical music plays front and center when internationally renowned flutist, Jeannine Goeckeritz, performs at the First Methodist Church. Known for her rich signature sound and highly sought-after performances, this renowned recording artist can be heard on movie soundtracks, TV broadcasts, Broadway scores, and her YouTube channel. She is principal flutist with the Orchestra at Temple Square, Salt Lake City and performs with piano.
Event hours: 7 – 10 pm
Admission: $25
Location: 925 N. F Street, Lompoc, CA 93436
Phone: (805) 588-5971
Traditional Mission Life Day at La Purisima Mission
March 14,2020
Learn tortilla making, soap making, spinning and weaving, carpentry, blacksmithing, pottery and more as costumed docents engage visitors with demonstrations and a day of learning the crafts of yesteryear.
Event hours: 11 am to 2 pm
Admission: $6 parking fee
Location: La Purisima Mission State Historical Park, 2295 Purisima Road, Lompoc, CA 93436
Phone: (805) 733-3713
Mountain Men Encampment at La Purisima Mission
March 28,2020
American Mountain Men, attired in buckskin, share mountain men history and skills such as cooking, hide preparation and tanning, leather working, rope making, and blacksmithing.
Event hours: 10 am to 4 pm
Admission: $6 parking fee
Location: La Purisima Mission State Historical Park, 2295 Purisima Road, Lompoc, CA 93436
Phone: (805) 733-3713
Natural History Day at La Purisima Mission
April 4, 2020
Discover the great outdoors and the colorful flora and fauna of spring with the Park Rangers at La Purisima Mission State Historic Park. Learn about the park’s wild inhabitants at the Mammal and Bird station, check out the Scales and Tales Reptile Encounter, and hit the trail for a wildflower/wildlife hike.
Event hours: 10 am to 2 pm
Admission: $6 parking fee
Location: La Purisima Mission State Historical Park, 2295 Purisima Road, Lompoc, CA 93436
Phone: (805) 733-3713
Lompoc SpringFest
April 17 – 19, 2020
Step into spring with a three-day celebration showcasing food and craft vendors, carnival rides and games, live entertainment, a car and motorcycle show (Saturday), and BBQ competitions (Sunday). No pets are allowed in the park during the festival. The event is presented by the Lompoc Valley Festival Association.
Hours: Friday-Sunday, 1:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Carnival opens on Friday 2:30 pm, Saturday and Sunday 11:00 am. Admission: Free to festival; tickets required for carnival rides
Location: Ryon Park, 800 W. Ocean Avenue, Lompoc, CA 93436
Phone: (805) 735-8511
Sheep Shear Mission Life Day at La Purisima Mission
May 2, 2020
Witness sheep get their annual ‘hair cut’, and learn about wool production during mission times with engaging activities for the whole family.
Event hours: 11 am – 2 pm
Admission: $6 parking fee.
Location: La Purisima Mission State Historical Park, 2295 Purisima Road, Lompoc, CA 93436
Phone: (805) 733-3713
Lompoc Flower Festival
June 24 -28, 2020
Celebrate Lompoc’s floral heritage at this annual event featuring family activities, carnival rides and games, craft and commercial vendors, food booths, and musical entertainment at the annual themed “Pirate’s Treasure,” presented by the Lompoc Valley Festival Association.The carnival, food booths and commercial vendors are open all five days. The Arts and Craft vendors are open Wednesday through Sunday. A highlight of the event is the Lompoc Flower Festival Parade that starts promptly at 10 am on June 27, 2020, and pays homage to the valley’s agricultural heritage with floats, marching bands, equestrian units, drill teams, and more! All floats are designed and constructed by local organizations and feature flowers and/or natural materials. Paid parking is available on site for a nominal fee. No pets are allowed in the park.
Event hours: 10 am to 8 pm (arts and crafts) and 11 am to 8 pm (food booths).
Call ahead for carnival booth hours.
Admission: $5 for ages 13 & older; free for those 12 & younger and a 4-Day Admission Pass is $15. Carnival rides are at an additional cost.
On Wednesday, June 24, 2020, the event is FREE to the public.
Location: Ryon Park, 800 W. Ocean Avenue Lompoc, CA 93436
Phone: (805) 735-8511
ONGOING EVENTS / YEAR-ROUND:
Fabing-McKay-Spanne House Tours
Mondays & Thursdays
Fourth Saturday of the month
Tap into history via a tour of the Fabing-McKay-Spanne House, an 1875 Victorian House and property named for the three families who had lived in it. This was the first two-story, wooden residence constructed in the city of Lompoc. Operated by the all-volunteer Lompoc Valley Historical Society, this Victorian “farmhouse” has been fully renovated and furnished. Visitors can also tour the Carriage House, Blacksmith Shop, Museum Room and Reference Library.
Hours: 8:30 to 11 am (Mondays and Thursdays) and the fourth Saturday of the month on select months
10 am to 1 pm. Visit website for specific dates
Admission: Free, donations appreciated
Location: Fabing-McKay-Spanne House, 207 North L Street, Lompoc, CA 93436
Phone: (805) 735-4626
La Purisima Mission Guided Walking Tours
Wednesdays to Sundays, September through June; Daily July and August
Gather with La Purisima guides as they lead visitors through a walking tour of the Visitors Center, historic buildings and share stories about mission life and the people who once lived there. Walking shoes recommended. The 1 ½ hour tour covers approximately one mile through rustic terrain and up some stairs.
Event Hours: 1 to 2:30 pm
Admission: $6 parking fee
Location: La Purisima Mission State Historical Park, 2295 Purisima Road, Lompoc, CA 93436
Phone: (805) 733-3713
Lompoc Certified Farmers Market
Friday Afternoons, Year Round
Browse and shop Old Town Lompoc as farmers and vendors gather every Friday afternoon to sell fresh-picked seasonal produce, fresh cut flowers, succulents, baked goods, and more. Rain or shine.
Event Hours: 2 – 5 pm Winter and 2 – 6 pm Spring to Fall
Admission: Free
Location: Parking lot at the corner of South I Street and West Ocean Ave., Lompoc, CA 93436 Phone
Phone (805) 305-9829
More About Lompoc
Lompoc spotlights the splendor of the fully restored La Purisma Mission, colorful outdoor murals in Old Town, exceptional Pinots and Chardonnays along the Lompoc Wine Trail, plus biking, hiking, birding, surfing, sky diving and world-class golf. Located off Highway 101 where scenic Highway 1 meets Route 246, just 155 miles northwest of Los Angeles, this easy-to-reach destination is a magnet for visitors year-round. It is the closest city to Vandenberg Air Force Base, just 10 miles from the main gate, and has become a popular destination from which to witness the many thrilling West Coast rocket launches by NASA and SpaceX from VAFB. With 12 hotels and motels to welcome visitors, Lompoc Valley makes a great base for exploring the California Central Coast, nearby beaches and quaint towns.
