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August 2021

  • Aug 08 Sun

    Fiesta Arts and Crafts Show

    Fiesta Arts and Crafts Show – Cabrillo Boulevard, West Beach
    10:00 AM - 5:00 PM 


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

  • Aug 08 Sun

    Fiesta Stock Horse Show - Sunday

    Fiesta Stock Horse Show – Earl Warren Show Grounds
    Sunday, August 8
    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM


    For more information and to apply, visit www.sbfiestarodeo.org


    Sunday August 8, 2021 9:00 AM Dome Arena
    • Team Penning
    • Team Sorting


    Sunday August 8, 2021 8:00 AM Mountain View Arena
    • Reining Classes
    • Cowboy Ranch Riding (Pattern Class)

  • Aug 07 Sat

    Documentary: El Desfile Histórico – the Historic Parade

    Documentary: El Desfile Histórico – the Historic Parade
    Channel 1013
    7:00 PM - 7:30 PM 

  • Aug 07 Sat

    CANCELLED: Tardes de Ronda/ 1–5pm/ Saturday

    We are sorry to inform you that Noches de Ronda has been canceled for 2021.

    As much as we would love to bring Noches de Ronda to the Santa Barbara community, Old Spanish Days in Santa Barbara, Inc. recognizes our higher duty to preserve the health and welfare of our community. Based on the spike of the COVID-19 Delta Variant cases and on our extensive review with health officials, it is important that we keep our families, visitors, and community safe. It was extremely difficult to make this decision; however, we look forward to having a grand return in 2022.

  • Aug 07 Sat

    Fiesta Arts and Crafts Show

    Fiesta Arts and Crafts Show – 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 07 Sat

    Fiesta Stock Horse Show - Saturday

    Fiesta Stock Horse Show – Earl Warren Show Grounds
    Saturday, August 7
    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM


    For more information and to apply, visit www.sbfiestarodeo.org


    Saturday August 7, 2021 8:00 AM Dome Arena
    • Chuck Doss Memorial Old Timers Team Roping
    • Old Timers Steer Stopping
    • Tri-County steer Stopping
    • #8 Team Roping
    • #5 Earl Souza Memorial Roping
    • Tri-County Tie-Down Roping
    • Tri-County Ladies Breakaway Roping


    Saturday August 7, 2021 1:00 PM Dome Arena
    • Junior/Senior Team Roping
    • Junior Team Roping (13-17)
    • Junior/Senior Team Roping (12 & Under)
    • Breakaway Roping (13-17 Girls)
    • Breakaway Roping (12 & Under, Boys & Girls) • Tie-Down Roping (13-17 Boys)
    • Girls Goat Tying (13-17)
    • Girls & Boys Goat Tying (12 & Under)


    Saturday August 7, 2021 8:00 AM Mountain View Arena
    • Ranch Horse Confirmation
    • Cowboy Ranch Trail (Pattern Class)
    • Cowboy Ranch Riding (Rail Class)

  • Aug 06 Fri

    Flor y Canto

    Flor y Canto
    Santa Barbara Courthouse Sunken Gardens
    Friday, August 6, 2021
    7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

  • Aug 06 Fri

    Horsemen’s Rendezvous

    Horsemen’s Rendezvous – The Carriage and Western Art Museum
    3:00 PM

  • Aug 06 Fri

    Documentary: El Desfile Histórico – the Historic Parade

    Documentary: El Desfile Histórico – the Historic Parade
    Channel 1013
    12:00 PM - 12:30 PM 

  • Aug 06 Fri

    Fiesta Stock Horse Show - Friday

    Fiesta Stock Horse Show – Earl Warren Show Grounds
    Friday, August 6
    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM


    For more information and to apply, visit www.sbfiestarodeo.org


    Friday August 6, 2021 9:00 AM Dome arena
    • Fiesta Ranch Horse Class
    • Alisal Ranch Horse Class
    • Open Stock Horse Class
    • Hackamore Class
    • Non-Pro Stock Horse Class
    • Buckaroo Class Non-Pro Limited
    • Open Ranch Class (2 Person)


    Friday August 6, 2021 5:00 PM Dome arena
    • Barrel Racing (7 & Under Unassisted)
    • Barrell Racing (8-12)
    • Barrel Racing (13-17)


    Friday August 6, 2021 2:00 PM Mountain View Arena
    • Pole Bending (7 & Under Unassisted)
    • Pole Bending (8-12)
    • Pole Bending (13-17)
    • Single Stake (7 & Under Unassisted)
    • Single Stake (8-12)
    • Keyhole (13-17)
    • Keyhole (8-12)
    • Keyhole (7 & Under Unassisted)
    • Ribbon Jerking (7 & Under Unassisted/Off Horse)
    • Dummy Roping (7 & Under)
    • Dummy Roping (8-12)

  • Aug 05 Thu

    CANCELLED: Noches de Ronda

    Noches de Ronda
    Santa Barbara Courthouse
    August 5 - August 7, 2021
    8:00 PM - 10:00 PM

  • Aug 05 Thu

    DIGS! (Celebración de los Dignatarios)

    DIGS! (Celebración de los Dignatarios) – Santa Barbara Zoo
    Thursday, August 5, 2021
    Time 5:00pm-10:00pm
    Tickets $250 (Proceeds benefit the SB Zoo and Fiesta)

  • Aug 05 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.

  • Aug 04 Wed

    CLOSED TO PUBLIC: La Fiesta Pequeña

    We are sorry to inform you that this event is now closed to the public.

    Please avoid ALL grass areas on the Mission property and the Rose Garden!

    Any blankets and chairs that are set up early will be removed and stacked for pick up.

    Please check the Fiesta website at www.sbfiesta.org for updated information.

    Stay safe and healthy Santa Barbara!

    Viva la Fiesta!

  • Aug 04 Wed

    CANCELED: El Mercado de la Guerra

  • Aug 01 Sun

    La Recepción del Presidente

    La Recepción del Presidente – The Carriage and Western Art Museum
    Sunday, August 1, 2021
    5:00 PM

July 2021

  • Jul 10 Sat

    Fiesta Costume Sale 2021

    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 10, 2021
    9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

June 2021

April 2021

  • Apr 17 Sat

    2021 Spirit of Fiesta Auditions Live Broadcast

    OSD EVENTFREEDANCEMUSIC


    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.”

August 2020

  • Aug 07 Fri

    The BOMB & Chris Fossek August 7th

    Join us for a fun evening of music and dance as we continue to LIVE STREAM our summer concert series "Fiesta music and dance Fridays". Bringing our community together while staying apart.


    Tune in from home (or anywhere you happen to be) starting at 5:30 PM as we live stream on our Facebook page. We will also be streaming on our YouTube Channel and on our website at www.sbfiesta.org.

  • Aug 07 Fri

    The Reimagined Fiesta Caravan Parade will not go on as planned

    The Fiesta Spirit lives in the heart.


    As we have done from the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, Old Spanish Days (OSD) continues to make decisions that are in the best interest of public health and safety.  To that end, we are not going to proceed with our small but spirited reimagined Fiesta caravan car parade that was scheduled for Friday, August 7.   

  • Aug 05 Wed

    La Fiesta Pequeña on TV August 5

    Watch a live broadcast of La Fiesta Pequeña on KEYT Newschannel 3 on Wednesday, August 5, at 8pm. This televised spectacular will feature live performances by the Spirit of Fiesta, the Jr. Spirit of Fiesta, and other live musical acts. The show will also feature historical clips and live commentary while the full of the August moon rises over Santa Barbara!

  • Aug 02 Sun

    La Recepción del Presidente/ 5-10pm/ Sunday, August 1nd, 2021

    OSD EVENTYESFOODDANCEMUSIC


    Every year, La Recepción del Presidente kicks off Fiesta week. A wonderful evening in the beautiful outdoor Plaza del Sol at the Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort, this event brings together Fiesta history with the excitement of the Fiesta to come.

July 2020

  • Jul 31 Fri

    Mezcal Martini July 31st

    Join us for a fun evening of music and dance as we continue to LIVE STREAM our summer concert series "Fiesta music and dance Fridays". Bringing our community together while staying apart.


    Tune in from home (or anywhere you happen to be) starting at 5:30 PM as we live stream on our Facebook page. We will also be streaming on YouTube and on our website at www.sbfiesta.org.

  • Jul 25 Sat

    Santa Barbara Historical Museum - Project Fiesta!

    Project Fiesta! A History of Old Spanish Days will be held in the beautiful courtyard of the Santa Barbara Historical Museum.  Celebrate the pageantry, fashion and traditions of our city’s most cherished cultural festival.

  • Jul 24 Fri

    King Bee July 24th

    Join us for a fun evening of music and dance as we continue to LIVE STREAM our summer concert series "Fiesta music and dance Fridays". Bringing our community together while staying apart.


    Tune in from home (or anywhere you happen to be) starting at 5:30 PM as we live stream on our Facebook page. We will also be streaming on YouTube and on our website at www.sbfiesta.org.

  • Jul 23 Thu

    Official Online Auction July 24 - August 9

    Participate in our first-ever Online Auction:  Auction items include 10 limited-edition medal 2020 posters, wine from Windrun Wine, and paintings by local artists, Grace Fisher, Chris Potter and Richard Schloss.


    Auction open July 24 - August 9, 2020


    Visit www.sbfiesta.org/auction to bid on items that benefit Old Spanish Days. 

  • Jul 17 Fri

    False Puppet July 17th

    Join us for a fun evening of music and dance as we continue to LIVE STREAM our summer concert series "Fiesta music and dance Fridays". Bringing our community together while staying apart.


    Tune in from home (or anywhere you happen to be) starting at 5:30 PM as we live stream on our Facebook page. We will also be streaming on YouTube and on our website at www.sbfiesta.org.

  • Jul 10 Fri

    Spencer the Gardener July 10th

    Join us for a fun evening of music and dance as we continue to LIVE STREAM our summer concert series "Fiesta music and dance Fridays". Bringing our community together while staying apart.


    Tune in from home (or anywhere you happen to be) starting at 5:30 PM as we live stream on our Facebook page. We will also be streaming on YouTube and on our website at www.sbfiesta.org.

  • Jul 03 Fri

    Area 51 July 3rd

    Join us for a fun evening of music and dance as we continue to LIVE STREAM our summer concert series "Fiesta music and dance Fridays". Bringing our community together while staying apart.


    Tune in from home (or anywhere you happen to be) starting at 5:30 PM as we live stream on our Facebook page. We will also be streaming on YouTube and on our website at www.sbfiesta.org.

June 2020

  • Jun 26 Fri

    Tony Ybarra y Los Compadres June 26th

    Join us for a magical evening of music and dance as we kick off our LIVE STREAM summer concert series "Fiesta music and dance Fridays". Bringing our community together while staying apart.


    Tune in from home (or anywhere you happen to be) starting at 5:30 PM as we live stream on our Facebook page. We will also be streaming on YouTube and on our website at www.sbfiesta.org.

May 2020

  • May 16 Sat

    La Primavera/ 5-10pm/ Canceled

    OSD EVENTYESFOODDANCEMUSIC


    Join El Presidente Erik Davis and the Old Spanish Days Board to kick off the upcoming 96th Annual Old Spanish Days Fiesta. Celebrate at the Carriage and Western Art Museum of Santa Barbara with an all-inclusive evening of amazing food, drinks and entertainment.

April 2020

  • Apr 18 Sat

    Spirit of Fiesta Auditions/ 12pm-4:30pm/ Canceled

    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.”