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. Events Calendar of Events Download the Official Guide to Fiesta 2023 Events by Day Pre Fiesta Events Wednesday Fiesta Thursday Fiesta Friday Fiesta Saturday Fiesta Sunday Fiesta Contact Information Contact Old Spanish Days Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube About Us Old Spanish Days in Santa Barbara, Inc. is a 501(c)3 non-profit corporation dedicated to honoring and preservin

Photo by our local fabulous photographer Fritz Olenberger

Santa Barbara Antique Show, Earl Warren Show Grounds. July 28-29

Event Date: Friday, July 28, 2023 - 11:00 to Sunday, July 30, 2023 - 16:00 The Santa Barbara Antique, Decorative Arts, & Vintage Show & Sale JULY 28, 29, & 30, 2023 FRI: 11-6 SAT: 11-6 SUN: 11-4 Earl Warren Showgrounds at 3400 Calle Real, Santa Barbara, CA 93105 *FREE PARKING* WHO: We are back again with the Santa Barbara Antique Show at the Earl Warren Showgrounds! WHAT: The finest Antique, Decorative Arts, and Vintage Show of the spring! From 17th Century to Mid century, over 50 quality dealers from around the country will offer an array of merchandise to please any shopper. From Tin to Tiffany, Furniture, Jewelry, Paintings, Silver, China, Pottery, Lighting, Textiles, Native American, Vintage Fashion, Oriental Rugs, Mid-Century Modern, Asian antiques and much much more. PLUS many rare and hard to find items. There is something for everyone! Simply put, it's the most exciting Antique, Vintage, Jewelry, and Decorative Arts show on the west coast. Michael & Gae Ann McHale are the proud directors/owners of this exciting show. They bring a multi-decade background in antique shows and exhibits, and are also owners of the very successful McHaleSilverwares & Fine China, and now Silver Trident Productions. They can be reached at (805) 484 1291 . Exhibitor contact Gae McHale (619) 925 2346 stpantiqueshows@aol.com $8 admission / $6 admission fee with flyer - https://sbantiqueshow.com/discount-flyer (children under 12 free) See more at: https://sbantiqueshow.com https://www.instagram.com/sbantiqueshow/ https://www.facebook.com/SBAntiqueShow/ information and photo from SBAntiqueshow website

Santa Barbara Concerts in the Park, beginning July 6th

2023 Lineup July 6 – Paradise Kings (Rock, Blues, and Swing) July 13 – The Molly Ringwald Project (80’s Dance Hits) July 20 – Captain Cardiac and the Coronaries (50’s & 60’s Rock n’ Roll) July 27 – Mezcal Martini (Latin Jazz) Event Information Bands take the stage from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Blankets and chairs may be set out once staff have completed set up, usually between 10:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. Outside food and drinks are allowed. Alcohol is prohibited. All public parks are smoke/vape free. For the enjoyment and safety of all, please leave pets at home.

Fourth of July Celebrations in the greater Santa Barbara area

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Photo by Ron Williams Santa Barbara The City of Santa Barbara’s Waterfront and Parks & Recreation departments are again hosting their annual waterfront festivities, with a street fair with food and vendor booths along the Cabrillo Boulevard sidewalk at West Beach from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday. Live music will be available at the West Beach bandstand, sponsored by the Parks and Recreation Community Foundation, from noon to 9 p.m. Other live music offerings and free face painting will be available on Stearns Wharf beginning at noon. Fireworks will be launched from West Beach at about 9 p.m. Additionally, the Santa Barbara Foresters will be playing against the SLO Blues at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday at Pershing Park. Adult tickets are $7, while tickets for seniors and children ages 4 through 12 are $3; children younger than age 3 get in for free. The Pierre Claeyssens Veterans Foundation is holding a free concert at 5 p.m. Tuesday at the Santa Barbara Courthouse Sunken Gardens. The annual concert will feature performances from the Vandenberg Space Force Base Honor Guard, the Prime Time Band and Polynesian dancers from Hula Anyone. Goleta While the City of Goleta is not hosting any official fireworks shows, the Goleta Valley Historical Society is hosting its Old Town Fourth of July event at Stow House from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday. Admission for adults is $10 and children admission is $5. The event will feature live music from The Stray Herd and Donna Greene & The Roadside Daddies, and activities include tractor rides, face painting for kids, an exhibit by the Central Coast Vintage Machinery Association, vendors, food and coffee trucks, and more. Montecito The Montecito Association is holding the Village Fourth Road Show, a car parade starting at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday along San Ysidro Road at upper Manning Park, and driving through neighborhoods along North Jameson Lane and Coast Village Road, Hot Springs Road and East Valley Road. Carpinteria An Independence Parade will take place in downtown Carpinteria at 3:30 p.m. Saturday, starting on Linden Avenue. Carpinterians of the Year Gregg and GeriAnn Carty will be the grand marshals of the parade. The annual Rods and Roses car show will precede the parade, beginning at 10 a.m. Saturday on Linden Avenue. The Carpinteria Lions Club is hosting its annual Fourth of July community barbecue from noon to 3 p.m. at Lions Park, at 6197 Casitas Pass Road. Tri-tip and chicken will be served and games, raffle prizes and more will be featured. Tickets for the barbecue are $18 for adults, $15 for seniors and $10 for children, and will be available for purchase on the day of the event. Santa Ynez Valley The Solvang Rotary Club will start off the Fourth of July festivities in Solvang with its parade beginning at 11 a.m. Tuesday along Mission Drive at the entrance of the Old Mission Santa Inès. State Route 246 from Fifth Street to Pine Street will be closed to traffic from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. to accommodate the parade. Following the parade, the Santa Ynez Valley Rotary Club will host the Fourth of July Festival and Fireworks Show at Old Mission Santa Inès from noon to 10 p.m. The festival will include merchant and food vendors, live entertainment, beer and wine for those age 21 or older, and more. The festival’s fireworks show will begin promptly at 9 p.m. Admission is $15 and children age 12 or younger are free when accompanied by an adult. Active military with ID can receive up to four complimentary passes by showing their ID at the entrance.

information from Newshaaws and City of SB Parks Department

Fiesta Santa Barbara begins August 2. Here's info about the Childrens' Parade

By the City of Santa Barbara The City Parks and Recreation Department is currently accepting entry forms to participate in this year’s Children’s Fiesta Parade. The parade, a longtime tradition for local families, will celebrate its 91st year on Saturday, August 5. Each year has brought new families together, alongside families who have proudly participated in the Children’s Fiesta Parade for more than five generations. Parents, families, and friends create and decorate their own floats, carts, and wagons to join this foot-powered parade. No motorized or battery-operated vehicles are used. Children and parents typically dress in colorful Spanish and Mexican costumes, often bringing chickens, goats, ponies, dogs, and other small animals to add to the fun. Parade entries can be as small or as large as desired. Whether it’s one family of three, a group of siblings and cousins, an entire neighborhood, a dance school, or a special club or group - there is room for every child in the parade and there is no cost to participate. All participating children will also receive free ice cream, generously provided by MarBorg Industries. The community is invited to attend the parade on Saturday, August 5, starting at 10 a.m. as it makes its way along Cabrillo Boulevard from Garden Street to Calle Puerto Vallarta. Families and groups wishing to participate must complete an online application by Friday, July 7. The application and more information can be found at SantaBarbaraCA.gov/FiestaParade. Share Save

Santa Barbara Summer Solstice Festival - Saturday June 24

The 49th annual Solstice Parade 2023 will begin at Noon on June 24th at the intersection of Ortega and Santa Barbara Streets. The parade will travel on Santa Barbara Street and end at the Solstice Festival at Alameda park. (Sola Street). We are hopeful to return to our roots on State Street next year when outdoor dining becomes portable and we are able to safely accommodate parades. In the meantime, we are excited about the opportunities that Santa Barbara Street has opened up for us. Parade spectators will enjoy a different view of Santa Barbara, with the beautiful mountains in the background. Along this route we have the Santa Barbara Courthouse, the SB Historical Museum and the Presidio, all steeped in the history of our community. We can't imagine a better place to renew our spirit, come together as a community and to explore our ROOTS! ​ Click here for information on our workshop and how you can participate in the parade either helping with the building of floats or front and center! ​ VIP SEATING VIP Seating is a totally fun way to see the Parade and support Solstice. Our shaded seating includes water, snacks, and a parade swag bag. There are seats available on both sides of De La Guerra and Santa Barbara Streets. Seats can also be purchased as a group for a company or organization. All proceeds support the costs of the workshop and parade infrastructure. To reserve your seats today, click button below. ​ VIP SEATING RATES Single VIP Seat: $60.00 Group VIP Seats: Save $10 off each seat when you reserve 2 or more seats. (Discount automatically applied.) Questions? Please contact the Parade Seating Coordinator at solstice@@solsticeparade.com

Fiesta Ranchera, June 15, Rancho La Patera, Goleta

Event Date: Thursday, June 15, 2023 - 17:00 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. Enjoy performances by the 2023 Spirit and Junior Spirit of Fiesta, musical entertainment by classical guitarist Tony Ybarra and dance the night away, under the stars, with Area 51. Click here for tickets! Benefiting Old Spanish Days and the Goleta Valley Historical Society Presenting Sponsor: Community West Bank We are thrilled to announce our confirmed vendors as of May 10th. More to come! Anna's Bakery Country Meat Market Draughtsmen Elubia’s Goleta Red Distilling Company Los Arroyos M Special Nugget of Goleta Old Town Coffee SAMsSARA Santa Barbara Gift Baskets Third Window Woodfire Pizza/Catering No tickets will be sold at the door. 21 and older only. Event Category: COMMUNITY

information from Rancho La Patera and Ed Hat