Saturday Fiesta

August 2020

• Aug 05 Wed

  Courthouse Fiesta Tours/ Wednesday-Sunday

  

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  Free guided tours of this beautiful Moorish-Spanish building take place between 10 AM and 3 PM, every 'half-hour' Wednesday thru Saturday and 'every-hour' Sunday. Meet in the Mural Room at the Santa Barbara County Courthouse.
• Aug 05 Wed

  El Mercado Del Norte/ 11am–11pm / Wednesday-Saturday

  

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  Come for the fun and the food, stay for the music and dancing. Check out our four distinct "neighborhoods" for all of the family: the food court where you can watch daily entertainment and enjoy Fiesta foods; the Fiesta Bazaar for souvenirs; Fiesta Carnival with rides and attractions for the kids; and the Crazy Horse Cantina for icy cold beer and live entertainment in the evening to get you out on the dance floor.
• Aug 05 Wed

  Santa Barbara Mission Docent Tours/ Wednesday

  

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  Come explore the Queen of the Missions during special docent led tours. This beautiful landmark is located at 2201 Laguna Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93105.
• Aug 05 Wed

  El Mercado de la Guerra/ 11am to 11pm/ Wednesday-Saturday

  

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  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.
• Aug 05 Wed

  Crazy Horse Cantina/ 11am–10:30pm/ Wednesday-Saturday

  

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  The Crazy Horse Cantina, inside Mercado Del Norte, features a beer garden with live entertainment and is a favorite gathering spot for locals during Fiesta. It is host during the day to Fiesta's battle of the bands competition where aspiring new talent come to play.
• Aug 05 Wed

  Casa Cantina/ 12pm-12am/ Wednesday-Saturday

  

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  Celebrate Fiesta where it all began as Santa Barbara Trust for Historic Preservation presents the Casa Cantina in the courtyard of the historic Casa de la Guerra. Part of the annual Old Spanish Days Fiesta celebration, locals and visitors alike are invited to relax, sip a cold drink, and celebrate at the home of Fiesta!
• Aug 06 Thu

  Las Noches de Ronda/ 8pm/ Thursday-Saturday

  

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  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.
• Aug 07 Fri

  Our Lady of Guadalupe Mercado/ 11am–9pm/ Friday-Sunday

  

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  Our Lady of Guadalupe Mercado serves up a wide array of authentic Mexican cuisine and entertainment. Visit a local secret at 227 North Nopal Street and experience homemade goodness for the whole family!
• Aug 08 Sat

  Annual El Desfile De Los Niños (Children's Parade)/ 10am/ Saturday

  

  COMMUNITY EVENTFREE

  
  

  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 08 Sat

  Fiesta Arts & Crafts Show/ Sat 10am–6 pm; Sun 10am–5pm

  

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  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.