Fiesta Events Calendar 2024
Pre-Fiesta Events
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Sat Apr 6
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 6, 2024
2:00 PM to 4:30 PM -
Sat May 4
La Primavera
OSD EVENTYESFOODDANCEMUSIC
May 4, 2024
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Thu Jun 20
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 20, 2024
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Sat Jul 13
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, July 13, 2024
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM -
Sat Jul 27
Los Niños de las Flores Garden Party
Saturday, July 27, 2024
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Sun Jul 28
La Recepción del Presidente
La Recepción del Presidente – The Santa Barbara Club
Sunday, July 28, 2024
Wednesday, July 31, 2024
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Wed Jul 31
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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Wed Jul 31
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 31, 2024
Thursday, August 1, 2024
Friday, August 2, 2024
Saturday, August 3, 2024 -
Wed Jul 31
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 31, 2024
Old Mission Santa Barbara
8 PM - 10 PM
Thursday, August 1, 2024
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Wed Jul 31
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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Wed Jul 31
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 31, 2024
Thursday, August 1, 2024
Friday, August 2, 2024
Saturday, August 3, 2024 -
Thu Aug 1
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.
Thursday, August 1 - Sunday, August 4, 2024
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Thu Aug 1
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, August 1, 2024
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Thu Aug 1
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 -
Thu Aug 1
DIGS! (Celebración de los Dignatarios)/ 5–10pm/ Thursday, August 3
OSD EVENTYESFOODDANCEMUSIC
DIGS! (Celebración de los Dignatarios)
Thursday, August 1, 2024 (Proceeds benefit the SB Zoo and Fiesta) -
Thu Aug 1
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.
Friday, August 2, 2024
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Wed Jul 31
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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Wed Jul 31
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 31, 2024
Thursday, August 1, 2024
Friday, August 2, 2024
Saturday, August 3, 2024 -
Thu Aug 1
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.
Thursday, August 1 - Sunday, August 4, 2024
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Thu Aug 1
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 -
Thu Aug 1
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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Fri Aug 2
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)
Saturday, August 3, 2024
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Wed Jul 31
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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Wed Jul 31
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 31, 2024
Thursday, August 1, 2024
Friday, August 2, 2024
Saturday, August 3, 2024 -
Thu Aug 1
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.
Thursday, August 1 - Sunday, August 4, 2024
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Thu Aug 1
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 -
Thu Aug 1
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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Sat Aug 3
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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Sat Aug 3
Sunday, August 4, 2024
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Wed Jul 31
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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Thu Aug 1
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.
Thursday, August 1 - Sunday, August 4, 2024
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Thu Aug 1
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