Fiesta Events Calendar 2024

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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.”

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Annual Fiesta spring fundraiser kicking off the 100th Anniversary celebration of Old Spanish Days. Enjoy a plated dinner, and an evening of music by Tony Ybarra and the first official dance of this year’s Spirit Georgey Taupin and Junior Spirit Aleenah Soriano. Viva el Centenario!

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

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

Stow House
304 N. Los Carneros Road, Goleta

June 19, 2025

La Recepción del Presidente – The Hilton Beachfront Resort 
Sunday, July 27, 2025

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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

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

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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.

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

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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

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

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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.

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

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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) 

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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.

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

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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

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

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.

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

Fiesta Arts and Crafts Show – Cabrillo Boulevard, West Beach
9:00 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.

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.

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.

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

Fiesta Arts and Crafts Show – Cabrillo Boulevard, West Beach
9:00 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.