Old Spanish Days Fiesta 2022

Project Fiesta! A History of Old Spanish Days will be held at the Santa Barbara Historical Museum.  Celebrate the pageantry, fashion and traditions of our city’s most cherished cultural festival – Fiesta!

La Recepción del Presidente – The Carriage and Western Art Museum
Sunday, July 31, 2022
5:00 PM – 9:30 PM

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Project Fiesta! A History of Old Spanish Days will be held at the Santa Barbara Historical Museum.  Celebrate the pageantry, fashion and traditions of our city’s most cherished cultural festival – Fiesta!

free one-hour guided tours of this beautiful Spanish-Moorish Historic Landmark take place every half-hour between 10am and 3pm Wednesday through Friday, except during the Friday parade, and every hour Saturday and Sunday.

After a 2-year hiatus, the Mercado del Norte at Mackenzie Park is back for Old Spanish Days! It is open 11 a.m. – 11 p.m. from Wednesday, August 3rd – Saturday, August 6th.

El Mercado del Norte is a free admission, family-friendly event featuring a full carnival with rides and games, the MOST food vendors and merchant vendors to date, live music and dancing and the Crazy Horse Cantina!

This family-friendly Mercado has a little bit of everything for everyone!

Schedule of Events

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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.

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, August 3, 2022
Old Mission Santa Barbara
8 PM – 10 PM

Project Fiesta! A History of Old Spanish Days will be held at the Santa Barbara Historical Museum.  Celebrate the pageantry, fashion and traditions of our city’s most cherished cultural festival – Fiesta!

COMMUNITY EVENTFREE

free one-hour guided tours of this beautiful Spanish-Moorish Historic Landmark take place every half-hour between 10am and 3pm Wednesday through Friday, except during the Friday parade, and every hour Saturday and Sunday.

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.

OSD EVENTFREEFOODDANCEMUSIC

After a 2-year hiatus, the Mercado del Norte at Mackenzie Park is back for Old Spanish Days! It is open 11 a.m. – 11 p.m. from Wednesday, August 3rd – Saturday, August 6th.

El Mercado del Norte is a free admission, family-friendly event featuring a full carnival with rides and games, the MOST food vendors and merchant vendors to date, live music and dancing and the Crazy Horse Cantina!

This family-friendly Mercado has a little bit of everything for everyone!

Schedule of Events

Fiesta Stock Horse Show – Earl Warren Show Grounds
Sunday, August 7, 2022
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

For more information and to apply, visit www.sbfiestarodeo.org

Sunday August 7, 2022 9:00 AM Dome Arena
• Team Penning
• Team Sorting

Sunday August 7, 2022 8:00 AM Mountain View Arena
• Reining Classes
• Cowboy Ranch Riding (Pattern Class)

OSD EVENTFREE

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.

DIGS! (CELEBRACIÓN DE LOS DIGNATARIOS) – SANTA BARBARA ZOO
THURSDAY, AUGUST 4, 2022

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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.

Thursday-Saturday, August 4-6, 2022
Sunken Gardens, Santa Barbara County Courthouse
8 PM – 10 PM

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.

Project Fiesta! A History of Old Spanish Days will be held at the Santa Barbara Historical Museum.  Celebrate the pageantry, fashion and traditions of our city’s most cherished cultural festival – Fiesta!

COMMUNITY EVENTFREE

free one-hour guided tours of this beautiful Spanish-Moorish Historic Landmark take place every half-hour between 10am and 3pm Wednesday through Friday, except during the Friday parade, and every hour Saturday and Sunday.

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.

OSD EVENTFREEFOODDANCEMUSIC

After a 2-year hiatus, the Mercado del Norte at Mackenzie Park is back for Old Spanish Days! It is open 11 a.m. – 11 p.m. from Wednesday, August 3rd – Saturday, August 6th.

El Mercado del Norte is a free admission, family-friendly event featuring a full carnival with rides and games, the MOST food vendors and merchant vendors to date, live music and dancing and the Crazy Horse Cantina!

This family-friendly Mercado has a little bit of everything for everyone!

Schedule of Events

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.

Thursday-Saturday, August 4-6, 2022
Sunken Gardens, Santa Barbara County Courthouse
8 PM – 10 PM

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.

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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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 5, 2022
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Project Fiesta! A History of Old Spanish Days will be held at the Santa Barbara Historical Museum.  Celebrate the pageantry, fashion and traditions of our city’s most cherished cultural festival – Fiesta!

COMMUNITY EVENTFREE

free one-hour guided tours of this beautiful Spanish-Moorish Historic Landmark take place every half-hour between 10am and 3pm Wednesday through Friday, except during the Friday parade, and every hour Saturday and Sunday.

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.

OSD EVENTFREEFOODDANCEMUSIC

After a 2-year hiatus, the Mercado del Norte at Mackenzie Park is back for Old Spanish Days! It is open 11 a.m. – 11 p.m. from Wednesday, August 3rd – Saturday, August 6th.

El Mercado del Norte is a free admission, family-friendly event featuring a full carnival with rides and games, the MOST food vendors and merchant vendors to date, live music and dancing and the Crazy Horse Cantina!

This family-friendly Mercado has a little bit of everything for everyone!

Schedule of Events

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.

Thursday-Saturday, August 4-6, 2022
Sunken Gardens, Santa Barbara County Courthouse
8 PM – 10 PM

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.

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.

Fiesta Arts and Crafts Show – Cabrillo Boulevard, West Beach
10:00 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.

Project Fiesta! A History of Old Spanish Days will be held at the Santa Barbara Historical Museum.  Celebrate the pageantry, fashion and traditions of our city’s most cherished cultural festival – Fiesta!

COMMUNITY EVENTFREE

free one-hour guided tours of this beautiful Spanish-Moorish Historic Landmark take place every half-hour between 10am and 3pm Wednesday through Friday, except during the Friday parade, and every hour Saturday and Sunday.

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.

Fiesta Arts and Crafts Show – Cabrillo Boulevard, West Beach
10:00 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.