I Found The Happiest Town In America

We take a trip to one of the happiest places in America: Solvang, California. This charming town is populated with laidback and colorful personalities. From a restaurant that makes fresh Dutch pancakes from scratch, local saloons you'll want to live in and a skateboarder who jumps over the town Mayor at least once a year. We stop by Ostrich land to feed enormous birds that are probably closer to dinosaurs than birds if we're honest. The wine-tasting scene is incredible, and we find out whether there's any truth to 2019 being the best recent year for wine. Afterwards, Rusty Featherstone tries his hand at making candy at the local candy store. We then take a quick delve into the Treasures-N-Trash antique store. After saying our goodbyes, we thank the wonderful and welcoming towns folk for what was truly a unique experience. What do you think of Solvang? Would you visit? Any similar places you like? Comment below!
Thank you to the tremendous hospitality and incredible service we received on our visit. Please make sure to check them out when you visit!
Casa Cassowary
Solvang Restaurant
Solvang Skateshop
Ostrichland USA
Swedish Candy Factory
Fitzpatrick's Tavern
Cross Hatch Winery
Treasures 'n Trash
Credits:
Director: Skyler Fulton
DP: Nick Massey
B Camera Operator: Tanner Roberts
Producer: Lucas Boyd
Editor: Colin Hingel
Assistant Editor: Tanner Roberts
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[@jesser-e4565]

Get Rusty a discretionary trinket budget for this show NOW

[@FridayBeers.Youtube]

It's a slippery slope

[@joshuataylor3550]

@@FridayBeers.UA-cam Even the happiest place in America is Danish.

[@brynwest4495]

fucking love the editing! Please make this a series.

[@lukestanton5533]

It is a series! :)

[@reidhanson4755]

Yes! Please give Rusty more stuff to do!

[@fortyozsteak]

Video sucked

[@owend9487]

Thank you Tanner for the wonderful editing

[@mariobarber9069]

Bleeding Cum is a wild band name, death metal or not 😂

[@noahgurule9470]

one of the better Friday beers videos.

[@rhyspepino821]

this goes hard as hell rusty ur really him

[@edbreez]

shoutout the directing/editing crew bc yall absolutely murdered this. Rusty, you already know you did great, you sly dog

[@TheDDangler]

I havent seen content this beautiful since the prime days of Vice

[@megavore97]

I came into this thinking it was gonna be a skit and was waiting for some freaky twist.
Then I realized this was the other channel 😂

[@ultimatesenshi9]

Bro same I thought it was a new Almost Friday video 😂😂😂

[@petraschlemlein6073]

That wine guy gave me chills. Awesome dude.

[@ForthePeople1612]

This video is like a fine wine.

[@almostfridaypod]

will need a trinket from each city pls

[@ashermangena8816]

Rusty needs to make a hometown video! I wanna see what Maine is all about

[@funkyskoot9717]

This is awesome

[@lispendens]

1:00 that was so sweet. She said it with so much excitement how they're famous for those.
I've never heard of that restaurant, let alone town, in my entire adulthood 😂 so cute ❤

[@gurbgerb]

“The people who do this myself included, do it because we love it. I make a good living, but you’re not gonna get rich in this business.”
Ah man that’s something to strive for right there :) Great video guys, fan of this one.

[@Taylose6]

DO SO MANY MORE OF THESE!!! This was a lovely watch!

[@Willrocksify]

Feels like ricky stanicky would fit right into this

[@chanel123SoraKensei]

Awesome video. I didn’t want it to end. The vibe is so nice. This is a twin peaks type town

[@dailyclips3000]

I’m from solvang. Its definitely cool to visit but there’s really nothing to do lol

[@dr_redbanRL]

Hey, how cool. Good work Rusty cant wait for the next one

[@jalby6092]

Subscribed. Please make more of these!

[@logan_speck]

Rusty this is so good. You're gonna be a rockstar. Keep it up!

[@Alex-jb2vb]

The editing is fkn insane lads!

[@corbinwhitney4267]

Love the concept and editing style. Make it a series

[@TySPAID]

Love the production on this, the graphic design is killer

[@daltyy13]

MORE OF THIS PLEASE

[@OpashTheVirus]

love the branching out

[@LovelyLily67]

this video made me nostalgic of a place ive never been. great job

[@AustinArmy22]

Rusty tickled my gooch at the Kentucky Derby

[@isaacdershin4349]

I vote to continue this

[@JonEckEnd]

Love this type of content! Yall keeping it fresh 🤟🏻

[@kanesox3378]

This has to be Rusty’s new thing. Production is on fire

[@user-bk1vf8gx1s]

Litterally my favourite UA-cam channel(s) are you guys keep up the great work love it

[@bigoof234]

how cool

[@shaunwhite6819]

Rusty is the man!

[@Getyoahh]

So good. We need more. Loved the warm vibes this video gave off and it seemed like you captured Solvang perfectly

[@kingk108]

You had the famous Melissa taking your order at Solvang Restaurant. She’s a local legend.

[@maxdavis6396]

Putting on for the hometown

[@Plandisable]

Absolutely fantastic. What I needed after a very long day.

[@drunkanfargoneison6147]

Videos like these make me want to go out and travel, experience, and create. Great work guys :)

[@alexmorales3110]

Banger

[@GooseyPooPoo]

I really loved this. Please make more.

[@LukeBobRobinson]

Next level work, guys. Love his funny sincerity. Please more of this!!!

[@jacobangell6461]

this is why I watch youtube

[@g.marshall1010]

Love this series!! I’m so happy that Rusty is doing this! Also I love the editing! Great work all around!

[@chrisbbw420]

I love this

[@dopefreshbrah5851]

loved this! refreshingly different and very well edited. Rusty seems charismatic af

[@videogamedyl]

This is the chillest video ever uploaded to UA-cam

[@robertfreeman8512]

Love the idea of exploring small towns and connecting with the people. Great vid boys would love a series

[@nobIzAwSomEEEEE]

This makes me wanna travel and meet new people 🍻

[@binksonline]

This video rocks

[@iangilmartin-dzitko8344]

this is such a cool concept for a series

[@clydeswann9087]

One of the best Friday beer videos!!! Keep it up boys

[@juanmarcospalomo3701]

This was a great wholesome video that made me enjoy life in general

[@jhall900]

I love how they filmed this like a skate vid haha love

[@spazalicious]

Editing and videography on point, loved the vid

[@LaurenHoagland__]

this warms my soul

[@reidclementino3590]

This was so dope. Would 100% watch a series

[@nickmeuser1533]

This was absolutely amazing

[@noahschlossssss]

this is great. this is exactly what i wish the kinda videos i was helping make

[@jayce_racine]

Crazy new style from rusty.. love it bud…. This video makes me want to live idk what it is about it

[@phatmemer69]

incredible video, so perfectly paced

[@drew_harrison]

Yeah this shit fucking ROCKED

[@nateharris5708]

Wonderful job Mr Featherstone

[@GavinSteele05]

So sick, this would make a great series

[@MightyMushies]

This was great

[@RHCPontheOTHERSIDE]

Need more of these asap

[@ZacharyPiona]

this is sick! great job rusty + crew

[@Mauzy0x00]

This is very cool. Shocked to see only 3,000 views!

[@nicholasridpath3860]

I like the part where Rusty makes taffy and wears a cool red hat and apron

[@damienlisi761]

Fantastic editing

[@jacobselzer1911]

Immaculate vibes

[@YouKnowMySteez]

Firday Beers or VICE? Nice job bros

[@micahyoung5229]

the guy who was skating "robbie" absolute baller

[@workretiredie]

Love the venture vibe of this video

[@workretiredie]

*entire

[@buddha508]

i love rusteeeeee

[@longsnapperdrew7590]

This is incredible

[@CaitlinDuff-Brown]

I laughed within the first 15 seconds. That's when you know

[@jacobyoung5407]

This is so good

[@andrewdivjak6540]

TRINKETS FOR RUSTY!!!

[@natecrouse3505]

This gives me huge “mac demarco in Dawson city” vibes

[@Eatkiwiseeds]

I would watch 50 of these episodes easily, please do more!

[@lkhrispy8594]

We need more content like this on youtube

[@ronatlas2055]

Great video

[@rippinlipsweekly1135]

First video I’ve seen of yours and it was great! Reminds me of a series Nick and Kb do called “Rediscovering America”
Hope you make more videos like this, this was top notch!

[@IanKottman]

Really fucking good show. This video made me oddly nostalgic for a place I have never been

[@edbreez]

i need a netflix series asap of this

[@tk5815]

Probably the best Friday beers video

[@eraellas5e235]

Very high quality ❤

[@spencersharp7899]

this is fantastic

[@NotATable]

Only thing that could make this better is if we saw some drop in attempts from rusty

[@googleBryce]

Would love to see Rusty explore more small towns

[@notyourmommaspopcornbowl]

Sweet and giggly! #love

[@spenkz8165]

loved this. rusty is like is rick steves was in a frat

[@Jacob-un5lu]

Tanner is the man! Sweet edit

[@waytogohudson]

lovee the use of STRFKRs, especially vault 2

[@DylanHawx]

yeah... this needs to be a series

[@soapineyes]

Cool video

[@androoskl]

so cool

[@lraziano3717]

epic brother

[@bartholomewbramble5305]

Absolutely beautifully shot video. Keep 'em cummin' Rust!