What a great Fiesta 2016! It was a great privilege and honor to serve as this year’s El Presidente. I am truly appreciative of Santa Barbara’s involvement and appreciation of Fiesta. I began this year by inviting everyone to learn how…

The organizing group for Santa Barbara’s weeklong Fiesta has named its leadership team for the 93rd edition of one of this country’s largest regional festivals. Old Spanish Days in Santa Barbara has selected its Executive Committee, including the seventh Fiesta La…

The Santa Barbara Historical Museum is proud to introduce a new installation titled Project Fiesta! Building A Complete History of Old Spanish Days, which focuses on the important roles Fiesta has played in the Santa Barbara community. Fall in love with Fiesta as memories…

By Sarah Scarminach, Reprinted from Noozhawk News The environmentalist who created the Ocean Futures Society will lead the parade for this year’s celebrations, which have the theme of “The Coastal Frontier”  A gloomy morning turned into a beautiful Tuesday afternoon as Jean-Michel Cousteau stood aboard…

Fiesta Ranchera is now Goleta’s biggest event of the year. For the first time, Fiesta Ranchera incorporated an all-inclusive format with over 20 restaurants, wineries and breweries to sample from. The event is a 50/50 fundraiser for Old Spanish Days and the Goleta Valley Historical…

The ninth annual Fiesta Ranchera will open Fiesta’s summer season June 16 starting at 5 p.m. at the historic Rancho La Patera & Stow House, 304 N. Los Carneros Road in Goleta. This popular tasting event, co-hosted by Old Spanish Days in Santa Barbara and the Goleta…

(REPRINT FROM NEWS-PRESS MAY 15, 2016) Fiesta Goes to ‘Ground Zero’ Old Spanish Days’ La Primavera Party held at Historic Rancho Dos Pueblo El Presidente J.C. Gordon wanted this year’s La Primavera to be special for his year as the head of Old…

By Gail Arnold, Noozhawk Contributing Writer | @NoozhawkNews | (Reprint from Noozhawk.com) Alexis Simentales Earns Spirit of Fiesta Title, with Sarah Naretto Named Junior Spirit About 450 enthusiastic community members turned out for the Spirit of Fiesta Auditions on Saturday afternoon at La…

It is with my great pleasure to extend to you, residents and visitors of Santa Barbara, a gracious “Bienvenidos a Todos!” This marks the 92nd year our community will celebrate our seaside town’s multicultural history and traditions. Santa Barbara’s geographical environment…