Pre-Fiesta Events

July 13, 2024

9:00 AM - 1:00 PM: Fiesta Fashion Sale (Formerly Costume Sale)

Don't miss out on this perfect opportunity to get Fiesta ready! Held at the Carriage and Western Art Museum,

July 27, 2024

Los Niños de las Flores Garden Party

July 28, 2024

5:00 PM to 10:00 PM: La Recepción del Presidente at The Hilton Beachfront Resort

Celebrate the history and excitement of Fiesta 2024 while immersing yourself in this year’s theme:¡Viva el Centenario!

Savor a delicious dinner among friends and get treated to stunning performances by the 2024 Spirit and Junior Spirit of Fiesta.  

Dance the night away as the sun sets  over the Pacific Ocean

Your finest Fiesta attire is highly encouraged!

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Schedule:

July 31, 2024

10: 30am and 3:30pm: Courthouse Fiesta Tours
Free one-hour docent-guided tours of this beautiful Spanish-Moorish Historic Landmark take place every hour between 10: 30 am and 3:30 pm Wednesday through Sunday. Meet in the Mural Room at the Santa Barbara County Courthouse, 1100 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101.

11am to 10pm: El Mercado De La Guerra
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.

8 PM - 10 PM: La Fiesta Pequeña at Old Mission Santa Barbara
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.

August 1, 2024

10: 30 am and 3:30 pm: Courthouse Fiesta Tours
Free one-hour docent-guided tours of this beautiful Spanish-Moorish Historic Landmark take place every hour between 10: 30 am and 3:30 pm Wednesday through Sunday. Meet in the Mural Room at the Santa Barbara County Courthouse, 1100 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101.

11am to 10pm: El Mercado De La Guerra
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.

Fiesta Stock Horse Show & Rodeo
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.
For more information and schedule, go to sbfiestarodeo.org

10am: La Misa del Presidente
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.

5 - 10pm: DIGS! (Celebración de los Dignatarios) at  Santa Barbara Zoo
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8 PM - 10 PM: Noches de Ronda at Sunken Gardens, Santa Barbara County Courthouse
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.

8pm: Las Noches de Ronda
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.

August 2, 2024

10: 30 am and 3:30 pm: Courthouse Fiesta Tours
Free one-hour docent-guided tours of this beautiful Spanish-Moorish Historic Landmark take place every hour between 10: 30 am and 3:30 pm Wednesday through Sunday. Meet in the Mural Room at the Santa Barbara County Courthouse, 1100 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101.

11am to 10pm: El Mercado De La Guerra
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.

Fiesta Stock Horse Show & Rodeo
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.
For more information and schedule, go to sbfiestarodeo.org

8 PM - 10 PM: Noches de Ronda at Sunken Gardens, Santa Barbara County Courthouse
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.

8pm: Las Noches de Ronda
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.

10:00 AM to 11:45 AM: Parade Reserved Seating
While viewing El Desfile Historico is free to the public, Old Spanish Days provides a section of shaded seating along the mountain side of Cabrillo Boulevard. NEW LOCATION between Anacapa and Garden Streets in front of the Garden Street Parking Lot.

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The Historical Parade (El Desfile Histórico)
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)

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM: Flor y Canto at Santa Barbara Courthouse Sunken Gardens
Flor Y Canto is Celebrating it's 20th year!
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.

August 3, 2024

10: 30 am and 3:30 pm: Courthouse Fiesta Tours
Free one-hour docent-guided tours of this beautiful Spanish-Moorish Historic Landmark take place every hour between 10: 30 am and 3:30 pm Wednesday through Sunday. Meet in the Mural Room at the Santa Barbara County Courthouse, 1100 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101.

11am to 10pm: El Mercado De La Guerra
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.

Fiesta Stock Horse Show & Rodeo
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.
For more information and schedule, go to sbfiestarodeo.org

8 PM - 10 PM: Noches de Ronda at Sunken Gardens, Santa Barbara County Courthouse
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.

8pm: Las Noches de Ronda
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.

10:00 AM: El Desfile de los Niños (Children's Parade) at Cabrillo Blvd, Garden Street to Calle Cesar Chavez
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.

1 - 5pm: Tardes de Ronda

August 4, 2024

10: 30 am and 3:30 pm: Courthouse Fiesta Tours
Free one-hour docent-guided tours of this beautiful Spanish-Moorish Historic Landmark take place every hour between 10: 30 am and 3:30 pm Wednesday through Sunday. Meet in the Mural Room at the Santa Barbara County Courthouse, 1100 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101.

10am: Fiesta Stock Horse Show & Rodeo
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.
For more information and schedule, go to sbfiestarodeo.org

Date: July 13 - August 4, 2024

Location:

Various Venue in Santa Barbara, CA 93101

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