Events
Click here to view past eventsJune 2023
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Jun 15 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 15, 2023
July 2023
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Jul 08 Sat
Fiesta Fashion Sale 2023 (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 on Saturday, July 8, 2023
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM -
Jul 30 Sun
August 2023
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Aug 02 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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Aug 02 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.
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Aug 02 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, August 2, 2023
Old Mission Santa Barbara
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Aug 03 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.
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Aug 03 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 03 Thu
DIGS! (Celebración de los Dignatarios)/ 5–10pm/ Thursday, August 4, 2022
OSD EVENTYESFOODDANCEMUSIC
DIGS! (Celebración de los Dignatarios)
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Aug 03 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 04 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 04 Fri
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
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Aug 05 Sat
Fiesta Arts & Crafts Show/ Sat 9am–6pm; Sun 9am–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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Aug 05 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 05 Sat
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Aug 05 Sat
Courthouse Legacy Foundation Fiesta Party / 6:30-9:30pm/ Saturday
COMMUNITY EVENTYESFOODDANCEMUSIC
View Las Noches 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. Fiesta attire is strongly encouraged. No tickets sold at door. Must be 21 to attend.
