A highlight every Fiesta are Los Niños de las Flores, the young ambassadors for our summer festival. Originally created by the Native Daughters of the Golden West, the Los Niños program was added to the plethora of events and committees…

FIESTA 100TH ANNIVERSARY POSTER AND PIN UNVEILED  With Old Mission Santa Barbara as a backdrop, the 2024 Fiesta 100th Anniversary poster and pin have been unveiled to the community.  Titled, Four Nations, One Spirit, the poster captures the rich tapestry of cultures that have…

2024 FIESTA SPIRIT AND JUNIOR SPIRIT NAMED Georgey Taupin is chosen Spirit, Aleenah Soriano is selected Jr Spirit In front of boisterous sold-out crowd at the historic Lobero Theatre, Georgey Taupin was chosen 2024 Spirit of Fiesta and Alleenah Soriano…

‘VIVA EL CENTENARIO’ Official Theme for Fiesta 2024, the 100th Anniversary, Announced with Great Fan Fare at the Lobero Theatre Where Fiesta Began in 1924 With the historic Lobero Theatre in the background, Old Spanish Days unveiled the 2024 Fiesta…

The 2024 Leadership Team for Old Spanish Days Fiesta 2024 gathered for its official picture as the community looks forward to this year’s 100th Anniversary Celebration. The Leadership Team, with 2024 El Presidente Brian Schwabecher at the helm, coordinates with…

It has been an honor to serve as El Presidente 2023. As we look back, it’s important to thank our sponsors and collaborative partners, our many community volunteers, and the City and County of Santa Barbara. Everyone contributed to making Fiesta 2023 a memorable, fun and safe…

Exciting plans have been unveiled for Fiesta 2023! Officials from Old Spanish Days Fiesta, the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum, and members of the Quabajai Chumash community announced details of the historic reenactment that will take place just prior to this…

For the first time ever, an elder of the Chumash community has been selected as the Fiesta Parade Grand Marshal. Ernestine De Soto, whose ancestors have been a part of the Santa Barbara community for generations, will have a prominent…

Old Spanish Days (OSD) in Santa Barbara, Inc. is a 50l(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to honoring and preserving Santa Barbara’s history, spirit, culture, heritage, and traditions. The 99-year-old organization is unique among festivals in that it is run entirely by…

An important Santa Barbara tradition continued as a sold-out crowd watched history being made at the Spirit and Junior Spirit of Fiesta Auditions at the Lobero Theatre on Saturday. The audience was treated to incredible performances by 12 Spirit finalists…

Old Spanish Days Fiesta is thrilled to announce the release of the 2023 Fiesta poster.  After months of creative planning, the historic tradition of releasing an annual commemorative poster continued as this year’s El Presidente, David Bolton, unveiled the 2023…

On the steps of the historic Lobero Theatre, where in 1924 the beloved community festival known as “Fiesta” started, board members from Old Spanish Days in Santa Barbara (OSD) and the Lobero Theatre unveiled the official poster for the 2023…