Fiesta 2023 Santa Barbara Has Begun

Fiesta Events Calendar 2023 Pre-Fiesta Events Santa Barbara Historical Museum - Project Fiesta! Santa Barbara Historical Museum - Project Fiesta! Project Fiesta! A History of Old Spanish Days will be held at the Santa Barbara Historical Museum. Celebrate the pageantry, fashion and traditions of our city’s most cherished cultural festival - Fiesta! Opens July 6, 2023 Wednesday, August 2, 2023 Santa Barbara Historical Museum - Project Fiesta! Santa Barbara Historical Museum - Project Fiesta! Project Fiesta! A History of Old Spanish Days will be held at the Santa Barbara Historical Museum. Celebrate the pageantry, fashion and traditions of our city’s most cherished cultural festival - Fiesta! Opens July 6, 2023 Courthouse Fiesta Tours/ Wednesday-Sunday Santa Barbara County Courthouse Fiesta Tours 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. 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. Thursday, August 3, 2023 Santa Barbara Historical Museum - Project Fiesta! Santa Barbara Historical Museum - Project Fiesta! Project Fiesta! A History of Old Spanish Days will be held at the Santa Barbara Historical Museum. Celebrate the pageantry, fashion and traditions of our city’s most cherished cultural festival - Fiesta! Opens July 6, 2023 Courthouse Fiesta Tours/ Wednesday-Sunday Santa Barbara County Courthouse Fiesta Tours 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. 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. 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. 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 DIGS! (Celebración de los Dignatarios)/ 5–10pm/ Thursday, August 3 DIGS! (Celebración de los Dignatarios)/ 5–10pm OSD EVENTYESFOODDANCEMUSIC DIGS! (Celebración de los Dignatarios) Thursday, August 3, 2023 (Proceeds benefit the SB Zoo and Fiesta) SOLD OUT - no tickets will be sold at the door Las Noches de Ronda/ 8pm/ Thursday-Saturday Las Noches de Ronda 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. Friday, August 4, 2023 Santa Barbara Historical Museum - Project Fiesta! Santa Barbara Historical Museum - Project Fiesta! Project Fiesta! A History of Old Spanish Days will be held at the Santa Barbara Historical Museum. Celebrate the pageantry, fashion and traditions of our city’s most cherished cultural festival - Fiesta! Opens July 6, 2023 Courthouse Fiesta Tours/ Wednesday-Sunday Santa Barbara County Courthouse Fiesta Tours 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. 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. 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 Las Noches de Ronda/ 8pm/ Thursday-Saturday Las Noches de Ronda 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. 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) Flor y Canto OSD EVENTFREEDANCEMUSIC Here is a rare opportunity to see the original Spanish California dances & songs of the 19th century. Interwoven with historic narration, the musical numbers are accompanied on replica acoustic instruments. Santa Barbara Courthouse Sunken Gardens Friday, August 4, 2023 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Saturday, August 5, 2023 Santa Barbara Historical Museum - Project Fiesta! Santa Barbara Historical Museum - Project Fiesta! Project Fiesta! A History of Old Spanish Days will be held at the Santa Barbara Historical Museum. Celebrate the pageantry, fashion and traditions of our city’s most cherished cultural festival - Fiesta! Opens July 6, 2023 Courthouse Fiesta Tours/ Wednesday-Sunday Santa Barbara County Courthouse Fiesta Tours 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. 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. 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 Las Noches de Ronda/ 8pm/ Thursday-Saturday Las Noches de Ronda 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. Fiesta Arts & Crafts Show/ Sat 9am–6pm; Sun 9am–5pm Fiesta Arts & Crafts Show/ Sat 10am–6 pm; Sun 10am–5pm OSD EVENTFREEFOOD Stroll along the beautiful beachfront Cabrillo Boulevard just West of Stearns Wharf and browse for handmade treasures created by local artisans. The Arts and Crafts show is an all-day event on both Saturday and Sunday of Fiesta week. El Desfile de los Niños (Children's Parade) Cabrillo Blvd, Garden Street to Calle Cesar Chavez 10:00 AM The 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. Tours of the San Salvador Tallship Tour the historical replica of the 1542 Galleon San Salvador, flagship for explorer Juan Rodriquez Cabrillo. Santa Barbara Harbor August 5-6, 2023. Tardes de Ronda/ 1–5pm / Saturday Tardes de Ronda/ 1–5pm Courthouse Legacy Foundation Fiesta Party / 6:30-9:30pm/ Saturday Courthouse Legacy Foundation’s Las Noches de Ronda/ 6:30pm-9:30pm COMMUNITY EVENTYESFOODDANCEMUSIC View Las Noches de Ronda festivities from the Courthouse's 2nd Floor Loggia and Mural Room. You can also take in the breathtaking, sweeping city views from the Clock Tower. This is an exclusive annual fundraiser for the Courthouse Legacy Foundation. Your finest Fiesta attire is strongly encouraged. No tickets will be sold at the door. Must be 21 to attend. Get Tickets Sunday, August 6, 2023 Santa Barbara Historical Museum - Project Fiesta! Santa Barbara Historical Museum - Project Fiesta! Project Fiesta! A History of Old Spanish Days will be held at the Santa Barbara Historical Museum. Celebrate the pageantry, fashion and traditions of our city’s most cherished cultural festival - Fiesta! Opens July 6, 2023 Courthouse Fiesta Tours/ Wednesday-Sunday Santa Barbara County Courthouse Fiesta Tours 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. 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 Tours of the San Salvador Tallship Tour the historical replica of the 1542 Galleon San Salvador, flagship for explorer Juan Rodriquez Cabrillo. Santa Barbara Harbor August 5-6, 2023. Fiesta Arts & Crafts Show/ Sat 9am–6pm; Sun 9am–5pm Fiesta Arts & Crafts Show/ Sat 10am–6 pm; Sun 10am–5pm OSD EVENTFREEFOOD Stroll along the beautiful beachfront Cabrillo Boulevard just West of Stearns Wharf and browse for handmade treasures created by local artisans. The Arts and Crafts show is an all-day event on both Saturday and Sunday of Fiesta week. 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