Fiesta Arts & Crafts Application

The 67th Annual Arts & Crafts Exhibition will be held August 8 & 9, 2026. This is a featured element of the internationally acclaimed Old Spanish Days celebration, held only once a year, culminating in the weeklong festivities of Old Spanish Days Fiesta in Santa Barbara.

This unique exhibition has historically provided pleasure for the thousands of Fiesta Visitors and also offers an opportunity for participating artists from a variety of areas to market their custom handcrafted wares. This event occurs along the beautiful palm-lined Cabrillo Blvd., beginning west of the Dolphin Fountain at the historical Santa Barbara Wharf and extending due west along Cabrillo Blvd. to the Castillo St. intersection.

In keeping with Arts & Crafts format, the exhibitor must handcraft all work, with the exception of a local T-shirt (silkscreen) artist. Any handmade items from other countries or commercial companies will not be accepted under any circumstances. There is no commission involved. Sales are not guaranteed.

Deadline to Apply:

June 28, 2026.

Event Date & Time:

Saturday, August 8, 2026, 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Sunday, August 9, 2026, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Display Space:

• Sea wall spaces are $250.00 each for an 8' deep X 12' wide space. This is strictly enforced by the City.
• All canopies or display cases will have to be contained within the above mentioned dimensions (8'X12') – no exceptions. Your 10x10 canopy will be accepted, but two feet will be behind the sea wall, making it 8' deep.
• All space reservations are for two days – if you do not return on the second day, you will not get a refund for half of the fee. Please do not ask.

Select a Booth Location(s)

Use the map below to select your first, second, and third booth location(s) you wish to set up this year. There are no guarantees that we can place you in your desired location, but our team will do the best we can to accommodate your requests.

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No Refunds

Vendor space fees are non-refundable. As with any business venture, participation in the Mercado includes an inherent risk, and we make no guarantees regarding sales or profitability. We provide vendors with a space to operate, but ultimate success depends on many factors outside of our control. Our strict no-refund policy in this area ensures fairness and consistency for all participating vendors. This policy is standard practice for Old Spanish Days in Santa Barbara, and no exceptions are made.

Payments

You agree to complete your registration and make your payment online. Please do not bring payment into the office. This site is set up to take payments online. Only by paying online will you secure your place in the Arts and Crafts Exhibition.

Please note: Sales are not guaranteed, and therefore, ENTRY FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE. NO EXCEPTIONS!

Entry Forms/Applications

• Must be accompanied by photos of items that are to be exhibited. Photos of your display booth and workshop are helpful. (Applications will not be accepted without photos). Incomplete applications will be returned.
• Proof of insurance and a City of Santa Barbara Business Tax Certificate (business license), when submitting the application.
• Entries close when filled, but no later than June 28, 2025.

Parking

The City of Santa Barbara's Traffic control agencies have requested we do not use curb spaces or zones marked in red. Your cooperation in this matter is greatly appreciated. This will also give the optimum view of your exhibits to people driving by, and could be a contributing factor to your sales. It is important we follow these rules; otherwise, you will be ticketed and/or towed.

Rules for Artisans

1. Artists and Craftsmen must display their own work to be eligible to participate in the show. Commercial/Imported products are not acceptable. Please help us make this a better show by abiding by the rules.
2. The Entry Fee is $250.00 per space on the Sea Wall only. Entries will close when spaces are full, but no later than June 26, 2026.
3. Numbers will be assigned to exhibitor spaces. We request that you cooperate and do not try to use a portion of your neighbor's space. If you desire a space next to your friend, please indicate in the comments. We will try to accommodate all requests, but we cannot guarantee the same space(s) you had before. We cannot hold spaces.
4. On the spot demonstrations of your artwork and methods are encouraged in the show, also photos of your workshops, or processing of your product. No staged photos PLEASE! This must be your own work.
5. Show hours are 10 am-6 pm on Saturday and 10 am-5 pm on Sunday. You may set up your exhibit any time after 6:00 am. BE SURE TO UNLOAD YOUR ITEMS AND BE OUT OF THE NO PARKING AREA BY 8:00 am. Police will be on duty to monitor this process.
6. Leaving early from the show is inconsiderate of your fellow vendors and Old Spanish Days. Doing so will jeopardize your further participation in the show.
7. Exhibits must be in good taste and in keeping with the show's requirements. Failure to do so will remove you from the show. All Commercial/Imported items will also be removed from the show!!! T-SHIRTS and jewelry exhibits will be limited and must be your own work.
8. Exhibitors must have a City of Santa Barbara Business Tax Certificate (business license).
9. Exhibitors must have Proof of Insurance. You will not be allowed to exhibit if you do not have insurance coverage. The deadline for submitting proof of insurance is June 26, 2026.
10. Exhibitors must provide their own booth and display equipment. We will provide Security to leave exhibit booths up overnight, but merchandise cannot be left on site. OSD is not responsible for theft or damage to merchandise.
11. Exhibitors will NOT be permitted to bring pets or children to the show. Service dogs acceptable with prior notification.
12. Old Spanish Days Arts and Crafts Show Committee will manage the show in its entirety. OSD reserves the right to remove any merchandise or vendor that fails to comply with the show rules. Decisions put forth by OSD are to protect the organization and its tax-exempt status.

¡Viva La Fiesta 2026!

We are excited to celebrate the 103rd Anniversary of Old Spanish
Days in Santa Barbara with you this year!