Old Spanish Days – Fiesta (Events May Be Canceled)
**Events may have been canceled or postponed. Please contact the venue to confirm the event.
Date & Time
Wed, Aug 04 All day
Thu, Aug 05 All day
Fri, Aug 06 All day
Sat, Aug 07 All day
Sun, Aug 08 All day
Address (map)
City of Santa Barbara
Venue (website)
Santa Barbara
***Please be aware that Fiesta Pequeña on Wednesday, 8/4 at 6:30pm has been canceled. Also, Noches de Ronda on Thursday, 8/5 through Saturday, 8/7 has been canceled.***
**Events may be changed or canceled.**
Old Spanish Days – Fiesta
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.
Old Spanish Days Fiesta is unique among festivals, both local and national, in that it is run by a volunteer Board of Directors and supported by only one year-round staff member. The Directors and Associate Directors represent a broad cross-section of the community. The Board of Directors annually selects an El Presidente or La Presidenta who not only presides over the Board, but also serves as an ambassador of goodwill to residents and visitors alike. The Presidente has the honor of choosing a theme for his/her year and the design of the annual poster and pin.
Old Spanish Days Fiesta is a beloved Santa Barbara tradition that has continued for nearly 100 years. It fosters a unique spirit among locals as an important coming together which encourages community cooperation, celebration, and growth. The festival has grown due to the overwhelming interest of many different organizations to develop and maintain it as an extension and expression of their place in the community. Visitors are also able to experience this historical spirit of Santa Barbara when they watch and join the city and its residents in Fiesta celebrations.
The annual event provides an education to residents and visitors about the history, customs, and traditions of the American Indian, Spanish, Mexican, and early American settlers that comprise the rich cultural heritage of Santa Barbara. Old Spanish Days Fiesta is not only a unique forum for the cultural expression of our spirit and diversity, but also provides a vehicle for the non-profit and community service groups to raise funds for local charities and social service organizations.
Wednesday, August 4, 2021
6:30 pm Fiesta Pequeña Live from Old Mission Santa Barbara
7:00pm on KEYT Channel 3
Thursday, August 5, 2021
Los Dignitarios – Santa Barbara Zoo, time TBD
Friday, August 6, 2021
9-5 pm Fiesta Stock Horse Show – Earl Warren Show Grounds
12-12:30 pm Documentary: El Desfile Histórico – the Historic Parade, Channel 1013
8-9:30 pm Noches de Ronda
Saturday, August 7, 2021
9-5 pm Fiesta Stock Horse Show – Earl Warren Show Grounds
10-6 pm Fiesta Arts and Crafts Show – West Beach
7-7:30 pm Documentary: El Desfile Histórico – the Historic Parade, Channel 1013
8-9:30 pm Noches de Ronda
Sunday, August 8, 2021
9-5 pm Fiesta Stock Horse Show – Earl Warren Show Grounds
10-5 pm Fiesta Arts and Crafts Show – Cabrillo Boulevard, West Beach
***Please be aware that Fiesta Pequeña on Wednesday, 8/4 at 6:30pm has been canceled. Also, Noches de Ronda on Thursday, 8/5 through Saturday, 8/7 has been canceled.***
**Events may be changed or canceled**