Old Spanish Days – Fiesta

Santa Barbara, CA. July 30 - August 3, 2025

Events

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April 2025

  • Apr 12 Sat

    Spirit of Fiesta Auditions

    OSD EVENTYESDANCEMUSIC


    Young performers dedicate countless hours preparing for this annual event and for the honor to represent Old Spanish Days as the “Spirit of Fiesta” and the “Junior Spirit of Fiesta.”




    Saturday, April 12, 2025
    2:00 PM to 4:30 PM



May 2025

  • May 17 Sat

    La Primavera

    OSD EVENTYESFOODDANCEMUSIC


    Annual Fiesta spring fundraiser kicking off  Old Spanish Days 2025.


    May 17, 2025
    6:00 PM - 10:00 PM

July 2025

  • Jul 12 Sat

    Fiesta Fashion Sale (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.
    Saturday, June 7, 2025
    9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

  • Jul 19 Sat

    Fiesta Ranchera

    Stow House
    304 N. Los Carneros Road, Goleta


    June 19, 2025

  • Jul 27 Sun

    La Recepción del Presidente

    La Recepción del Presidente – TBD
    Sunday, July 27, 2025


  • Jul 30 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.


    Wednesday, July 30, 2025
    Thursday, July 31, 2025
    Friday, August 1, 2025
    Saturday, August 2, 2025

  • Jul 30 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, July 30, 2025
    Old Mission Santa Barbara
    8 PM - 10 PM

  • Jul 31 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.


    Thursday, July 31, 2025
    10 AM

  • Jul 31 Thu

    DIGS! (Celebración de los Dignatarios) / 5–10pm / Thursday, July 31

    DIGS! (Celebración de los Dignatarios)/ 5–10pm

    OSD EVENTYESFOODDANCEMUSIC


    DIGS! (Celebración de los Dignatarios)
    Thursday, July 31, 2025 (Proceeds benefit the SB Zoo and Fiesta)

  • Jul 31 Thu

    Las Noches de Ronda / 8pm - 10 pm / 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.

August 2025

  • Aug 01 Fri

    Fiesta Stock Horse Show & Rodeo

    For more information and schedule, go to sbfiestarodeo.org


    Professional Rodeo Cowboy Association events, including Bareback Riding, Tie down Roping, Steer Stopping, Mutton Bustin’, Saddle Bronc Riding, PRCA Team Roping, Barrel Racing and Bull Riding. Bareback Riding, Tie down Roping, Steer Stopping, Mutton Bustin’, Saddle Bronc Riding, PRCA Team Roping, Barrel Racing and Bull Riding.


    Friday, August 1 - Sunday, August 3, 2025

  • Aug 01 Fri

    The Historical Parade (El Desfile Histórico)

    OSD EVENTFREEDANCEMUSIC


    Noon


    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) 

  • Aug 01 Fri

    Flor y Canto

    OSD EVENTFREEDANCEMUSIC


    Flor Y Canto is Celebrating it's 20th year!


    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 1, 2025
    7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

  • Aug 02 Sat

    Fiesta Arts and Crafts Show

    Fiesta Arts and Crafts Show – Cabrillo Boulevard, West Beach
    10:00 AM - 6:00 PM 


    Stroll along the beautiful beachfront Cabrillo Boulevard just West of Stearns Wharf and browse for handmade treasures created by local artisans.

  • Aug 02 Sat

    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.

  • Aug 02 Sat

    Tardes de Ronda / 1–4pm / Saturday

    Tardes de Ronda/ 1–5pm

    Tardes de Ronda is a very special children's dance program for our youngest performers under age 13. You will see Fiesta's tiniest dancers as well as up-and-coming performers share their love of dance in the beautiful Sunken Gardens at the Santa Barbara County Courthouse. This is a family-friendly event and admission is FREE.