Destination Vacaville
Destination Vacaville introduces tourists and travelers to the people and places that make visiting Vacaville such a unique travel experience. Destination Vacaville is brought to you Visit Vacaville, the city’s official destination marketing organization. Destination Vacaville, let's go!
Episodes
56 episodes
Experience Downtown Vacaville's Markets and Festivals
In this episode, Alyssa talks with Leslie Silver, the Director of the Downtown Business Improvement District, about Vacaville's thriving downtown. They discuss the return of the
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Season 4
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Episode 53
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14:41
Exploring the Heart of Vacaville's Business Community with Debbie Egidio
Debbie Egidio, President of the Vacaville Chamber of Commerce, shares how the Chamber fuels local business growth through events like the Night of Champions Gala, the Cowtown Classic Golf Tourname...
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Season 4
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Episode 52
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14:26
Vacaville's Farm to Table Dinner 2024
Join us on this week's episode of "Destination Vacaville" as we delve into the details of the Farm to Table Dinner, happening on Friday, May 10th, 2024, at
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Season 4
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Episode 51
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16:29
Vacaville PAL: Empowering Vacaville's Youth
For this episode, Alyssa chats with two special guests from the Vacaville PAL (Police Activities League): Rafael, the student PAL Teens President, and Andrea Gonzalez, a passionate Youth Development Senio...
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Season 4
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Episode 50
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17:29
Unleashing Creativity With Joyful Art Studio
Discover the vibrant world of Vacaville's art scene with Cristie Baron, Owner of Joyful Art Studio. As a seasoned participant in the community, Cristie brings creativity to life through her studio. Fro...
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Season 4
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Episode 49
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20:53
Vacaville Art League and Gallery
Discover the heart of Vacaville's vibrant art scene in this episode as we explore the Vacaville Art League and Gallery. Join us as we chat with Barb Musial, Manager of the gallery, about how th...
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Season 4
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Episode 48
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12:41
My Friend's House
The celebration of "I Love Vacaville Week" continues by shining a spotlight on My Friend’s House, a youth shelter dedicated to equipping, empowering, and encouraging the youth in Vacaville. By meeting th...
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Season 4
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Episode 47
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8:46
Solano SPCA
To celebrate "I Love Vacaville Week", we invited Dr. KP of the Solano SPCA to chat about the shelter. Join us as Dr. KP shares the remarkable stories of animal adoptions and the dedicated volunteers m...
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Season 4
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Episode 46
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23:25
Winter Wonderland at Vacaville Ice Sports
Bundle up and lace up those skates, because the Winter Wonderland event at Vacaville Ice Sports is happening from December 15 to Ja...
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Season 4
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Episode 45
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10:41
Discover Vacaville's Hidden Treasures
Destination Vacaville is brought to you by Visit Vacaville, the city's official destination marketing organization. Join Alyssa Pardini, President and CEO of Visit Vacaville, as she introduces listeners to the people and places that make visiti...
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Season 4
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Episode 0
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0:30
Thank You, Melyssa!
In this heartfelt and bittersweet episode, we bid farewell and safe travels to Melyssa Reeves, the CEO and President of Visit Vacaville. Melyssa spent the past 16 years helping build community in Vacaville as well as championing the city ...
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Season 3
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Episode 44
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22:45
Solano County Home and Garden Show
Whether you're a seasoned DIY enthusiast or in search of the perfect contractor, the Solano County Home and Garden Show is your go-to event for all things home and garden. CEO Shawna Arzadon shares ...
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Season 1
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Episode 43
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12:51
Exploring Live Music in Vacaville's Town Square
Vacaville's vibrant outdoor music scene is flourishing in Downtown Vacaville. Discover the unique venue, Vacaville's Town Square, where some of Northern California's favorite bands will be playing every Thursday night. The evening will be...
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Season 1
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Episode 42
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9:42
High Noon (the band) and Vacaville's Creative Renaissance
High Noon is one busy band. High Noon recently released Swell, a six-song EP. The ban...
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Season 1
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Episode 41
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12:12
In a Galaxy Far, Far Away...
Voice actor and sound designer, David W. Collins, takes us on a nostalgic journey to his roots in Vacaville, CA. David reveals how his passion for storytelling and sound design began to blossom during his formative years in this charming Califo...
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Season 3
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Episode 40
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16:52
The Vacaville Museum
In today's episode, we're exploring the rich history and captivating exhibits of the Vacaville Museum with Sarah Olsen, Executive Director of the museum. Located in the heart of downtown Vacaville, the...
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Season 3
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Episode 39
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13:32
On Stage Vacaville 2023
Lisa Hilas, President of On Stage Vacaville, returns to Destination Vacaville (Episode 11, Season 1)! On S...
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Season 3
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Episode 38
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12:01
Roline's Uniquely Filipino
Vacaville is home to some of the best restaurants in Northern California. One restaurant at the top of the list is Roline's Uniquely Filipino. The restaurant's namesake, Chef Roline Casper, is our guest fo...
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Season 3
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Episode 37
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16:15
Mayor John Carli
Mayor John Carli has served the community and City of Vacaville for over 30 years. His journey began as a police officer before eventually becoming Vacaville's Chief of Police . He retired but felt the call to continue serving his community. Th...
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Season 2
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Episode 36
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19:23
Spring and Summer Fun in Vacaville!
Vacaville is home to some of the best outdoor events in Northern California. Creewalk is a concert series that takes place every Friday from 6...
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Season 2
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Episode 35
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10:51
Starbound Theatre & The Saturday Club
Brooke Fox returns to Destination Vacaville to talk about the Starbound Theatre and The Saturday Club of Vacaville. Starbound Theatre is an amazing learning and performing center for kids who want...
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Season 2
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Episode 34
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12:47
PaylorMade Golf Academy is here!
If you're a golfer visiting California or you call the Golden State home, Northern California is a golfer's paradise. Now Vacaville is taking golfing into the 21st century with PaylorMade Golf Ac...
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Season 2
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Episode 33
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16:53
The Main Grape
Downtown Vacaville just keeps getting better! The Main Grape, a wine bar with a large and diverse wine collection, opened in 2023. Tonya Dretzka is Co-Owner of The Main Grape, along with her son Blake Dretzka.Tonya sits down with Melyss...
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Season 2
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Episode 32
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12:22
Meet Vacaville's Executive Director of Downtown Business Improvement District
Vacaville and Vacaville's Downtown are going through a renaissance. One of the people who will help lead the way is Taylor McDonald, the new Executive Director of Downtown Business Improvement District.Join Melyssa as she learns about T...
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Season 2
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Episode 31
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13:26
What's New for Vacaville in 2023!
We're kicking off the first episode of 2023 with Don Burrus, the City of Vacaville's Director of Economic Development Services. Don was the first guest on the podcast back in 2021.Join Melyssa and Don as they chat about the amazing deve...
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Season 2
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Episode 30
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17:19