🎉 INDY40 Fest 🎉
Anniversary and/or Annual Event
Best Bet
Community
Music - Live/Shows on Tap
El Presidio de Santa Bárbara State Historic Park
**Events may have been canceled or postponed. Please contact the venue to confirm the event.
Date & Time
Sat, Aug 29 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Address (map)
123 E. Canon Perdido St.
Venue (website)
El Presidio de Santa Bárbara State Historic Park
 INDY40 FestÂ
The Santa Barbara Independent is celebrating 40 years of journalism!
To help celebrate we are throwing a free block party that starts on the parade grounds of the El Presidio de Santa Bárbara State Historic Park, where attendees can step into their own Independent cover presented by Paradise Found, float between festival zones, and get exclusive merch.
All-day live music from Roll-N-Rock 805, featuring performances by Bradberri, East Valley Road, The Bad Neighbors, and student performers on the Vista Del Monte Community Stage.
Inside the Presidio Chapel, we will host journalism panels presented by Bluedot Institute as well as the Indy’s Reunion Lounge presented by Cottage Women’s Health to mix and mingle with current and former staff throughout the afternoon. You can eat your lunch and recharge at SBCC’s Community Rest Stop then explore more festival fun at Royal Restoration’s Kids Zone.
STUDENT SHOWCASE
12:30-1:30PM
BRADBERRI
1:45-2:45PM
EAST VALLEY ROAD
3:00-4:00PM
THE BAD NEIGHBORS
12:00PM – WHO’S THE BOSS?
Nick Welsh & Marianne Partridge
Moderated by Matt Kettmann
1:00PM –Â INDY ORIGINALS
Joe Woodard, Tanya Spears Guiliacci,
Camille Cimini Fruin, Martha Sadler
Moderated by Tyler Hayden
2:00PM –Â THE FUTURE OF OUR NEWS
Callie Fausey, Elaine Sanders,
Maya Johnson, Christina McDermott
Moderated by Ryan Cruz
You can also interact with the S.B. Fire Department, State of Mind Cafe, Library on the Go Van, and S.B. Half Marathon
Hidden Treasures & Found Footage. Use promo code INDY40 at checkout or visit the box office (while tickets last)
(until 3pm close)
The fest doesn’t end there — head out into the neighborhood and explore our business pit stops. From lunch offerings and tastings to mini deals, samples, giveaways, and playful interactive moments throughout the Presidio neighborhood and Downtown, we’ll have a full day of fun for everyone, no matter their style of celebrating!
Exclusive INDY40 Fest t-shirts, hats, and posters will available at the festival. Merchandise is available for presale here:Â
Tickets are Free
