Old Spanish Days in Santa Barbara, Inc.
Old Spanish Days in Santa Barbara, Inc. is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit corporation dedicated to honoring and preserving Santa Barbara’s history, spirit, culture, heritage and traditions. This 90+-year-old organization produces an annual five day festival -- Fiesta -- that is widely regarded as Santa Barbara’s premier festival.
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La Recepción del Presidente
Aug 1, 2026 @ 5:00 pm
The ticketed reception that kicks off Fiesta week at the Santa Barbara Club.
Old Spanish Days - Fiesta
Aug 5, 2026 @ 12:00 am
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Old Spanish Days Fiesta is unique among festivals, both local and national, in that it is run by a...
Santa Barbara Courthouse Docent Tours
Aug 5, 2026 @ 11:00 am
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Free one-hour docent-guided tours of the Spanish-Moorish landmark, daily during Fiesta.
El Mercado de la Guerra
Aug 5, 2026 @ 11:00 am
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The De la Guerra Plaza marketplace — Spanish & Mexican food, crafts and live entertainment,...
La Fiesta Pequeña
Aug 5, 2026 @ 8:00 pm
The colorful historical opening program on the steps of the Old Mission.
La Misa del Presidente
Aug 6, 2026 @ 10:00 am
The traditional Fiesta Mass at the Old Mission, dating to 1936.
DIGS! (Celebración de los Dignatarios)
Aug 6, 2026 @ 5:00 pm
Small bites, margaritas and local wineries at the Santa Barbara Zoo (ticketed).
Las Noches de Ronda — Thursday
Aug 6, 2026 @ 8:00 pm
Night of Spanish & Mexican music and dance in the Sunken Gardens (Thursday).
The Historical Parade (El Desfile Histórico)
Aug 7, 2026 @ 12:00 pm
One of the largest equestrian parades in the country, along Cabrillo Boulevard.
Flor y Canto
Aug 7, 2026 @ 7:00 pm
A rare program of original 19th-century Spanish California songs and dances in the Sunken Gardens.
Las Noches de Ronda — Friday
Aug 7, 2026 @ 8:00 pm
Night of Spanish & Mexican music and dance in the Sunken Gardens (Friday).
El Desfile de los Niños (Children's Parade)
Aug 8, 2026 @ 10:00 am
The charming Children's Parade along Cabrillo Boulevard.
Fiesta Arts and Crafts Show
Aug 8, 2026 @ 10:00 am
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Handcrafted art along the beachfront on Cabrillo Boulevard, West Beach, 10am–6pm.
Tarde de Ronda
Aug 8, 2026 @ 1:00 pm
A free afternoon dance program for Fiesta's youngest performers in the Sunken Gardens.
Las Noches de Ronda — Saturday
Aug 8, 2026 @ 8:00 pm
Night of Spanish & Mexican music and dance in the Sunken Gardens (Saturday).