Events
Click here to view past eventsMay 2024
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May 11 Sat
La Primavera
OSD EVENTYESFOODDANCEMUSIC
Annual Fiesta spring fundraiser kicking off the 100th Anniversary celebration of Old Spanish Days. Enjoy a plated dinner, and an evening of music by Tony Ybarra and the first official dance of this year’s Spirit Georgey Taupin and Junior Spirit Aleenah Soriano. Viva el Centenario!
May 11, 2024
6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
June 2024
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Jun 20 Thu
Fiesta Ranchera
Join us for a festive evening at the beautiful Rancho La Patera gardens to sample appetizers, wine, and beer from local restaurants, wineries, and breweries. This is an All-Inclusive event!
June 20, 2024
July 2024
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Jul 13 Sat
Fiesta Fashion Sale (Formerly Costume Sale)
Don't miss out on this perfect opportunity to get Fiesta ready! Held at the Carriage and Western Art Museum, 129 Castillo Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101.
Saturday, July 13, 2024
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Jul 26 Fri
Los Niños de las Flores Garden Party
Saturday, July 27, 2024
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Jul 28 Sun
La Recepción del Presidente
La Recepción del Presidente – The Santa Barbara Club
Sunday, July 28, 2024 -
Jul 31 Wed
Courthouse Fiesta Tours/ Wednesday-Sunday
COMMUNITY EVENTFREE
Free one-hour docent-guided tours of this beautiful Spanish-Moorish Historic Landmark take place every hour between 10: 30 am and 3:30 pm Wednesday through Sunday. Meet in the Mural Room at the Santa Barbara County Courthouse, 1100 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101.
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Jul 31 Wed
El Mercado De La Guerra/ 11am to 10pm/ Wednesday-Saturday
OSD EVENTFREEFOODDANCEMUSIC
Stroll through a colorful Mexican market (across from City Hall) to feast on Spanish and Mexican-American foods, shop for crafts and souvenirs, and enjoy live entertainment all day and into the early evening.
Wednesday, July 31, 2024
Thursday, August 1, 2024
Friday, August 2, 2024
Saturday, August 3, 2024 -
Jul 31 Wed
La Fiesta Pequeña
COMMUNITY EVENTFREEDANCEMUSIC
La Fiesta Pequeña, “Little Fiesta”, is a colorful, historical program which includes traditional songs and dance from Californios Spirit. This event is free to the public.
Wednesday, July 31, 2024
Old Mission Santa Barbara
8 PM - 10 PM
August 2024
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Aug 01 Thu
Fiesta Stock Horse Show & Rodeo
For more information and schedule, go to sbfiestarodeo.org
Professional Rodeo Cowboy Association events, including Bareback Riding, Tie down Roping, Steer Stopping, Mutton Bustin’, Saddle Bronc Riding, PRCA Team Roping, Barrel Racing and Bull Riding. Bareback Riding, Tie down Roping, Steer Stopping, Mutton Bustin’, Saddle Bronc Riding, PRCA Team Roping, Barrel Racing and Bull Riding.
Thursday, August 1 - Sunday, August 4, 2024
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Aug 01 Thu
La Misa del Presidente/ 10am / Thursday
OSD EVENTFREE
This Roman Catholic Mass dates back to the first day of Fiesta in 1936 and today is followed by a festive reception in the Mission’s Sacred Garden.
Thursday, August 1, 2024
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Aug 01 Thu
El Mercado de la Playa/ Thursday-Sunday
OSD EVENTFREEFOODDANCEMUSIC
El Mercado de la Playa (Formerly Mercado del Norte)
Open Thursday-Saturday 12pm -10pm and Sunday 11am to 6pm
La Playa Stadium parking lot at City College -
Aug 01 Thu
DIGS! (Celebración de los Dignatarios)/ 5–10pm/ Thursday, August 3
OSD EVENTYESFOODDANCEMUSIC
DIGS! (Celebración de los Dignatarios)
Thursday, August 1, 2024 (Proceeds benefit the SB Zoo and Fiesta) -
Aug 01 Thu
Las Noches de Ronda/ 8pm/ Thursday-Saturday
OSD EVENTFREEDANCEMUSIC
Las Noches de Ronda, “Nights of Gaiety,” is held in the famous Sunken Gardens of the beautiful Santa Barbara County Courthouse. The evening performances feature spectacular dances and songs from the fire of flamenco to the charm of Mexican folklórico dances.
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Aug 02 Fri
The Historical Parade (El Desfile Histórico)
OSD EVENTFREEDANCEMUSIC
One of the largest equestrian parades in the country, the Fiesta Historical Parade is unique to Santa Barbara and features floats depicting episodes from the history of the state and city. Descendants of local Native Americans, Spanish Pioneers, the Native Sons and Daughters of the Golden West, and local service clubs and organizations all reenact historical scenes.
Along Cabrillo Boulevard from Castillo Street to Calle Puerto Vallarta (Santa Barbara Chromatic Gate)
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Aug 03 Sat
El Desfile de los Niños (Children's Parade)
Cabrillo Blvd, Garden Street to Calle Cesar Chavez
10:00 AMThe charming Children's Parade is organized by the City Parks and Recreation Department. Young people of Santa Barbara, their parents, and other parade participants don traditional costumes and celebrate the rich culture of the area.
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Aug 03 Sat