About Old Spanish Days
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 84-year-old organization produces an annual eight day festival—Fiesta—that is widely regarded as Santa Barbara’s premier festival.
Contacting Old Spanish Days
Mailing address:
P.O. Box 21557
Santa Barbara, CA 93121-1557
Phone:
(805) 962-8101
Fax:
(805) 962-9943
E-mail: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Getting Your Tickets
Old Spanish Days Fiesta, offers a complete listing of ticking outlets so you can buy tickets both online and in person. Buy tickets for these events: Fiesta Ranchera, Recepcion del Presidente, Los Dignatarios, Parade Reserved Seating, Rodeo, La Primavera.
Getting There (Maps)
Old Spanish Days Fiesta is a county wide celebration. Events are scattered throughout the city. Follow the link below for a map to major events and the parade route directions.
Board of Directors
Old Spanish Days Fiesta is run by an Executive Committee and a Board of Directors who represent a broad cross-section of the community. The board is responsible for planning and producing over twelve major events during the week, and organizing nearly 5,000 different volunteers, participants and performers.
Spirit and Jr Spirit 2010
The Spirit of Fiesta leads the annual parade in a traditional white dress, embodies the gaiety and vitality of Santa Barbara’s annual summer festival. She has come to be the visual representation of Fiesta, a goodwill ambassador to local residents and visitors alike.
Spirit Auditions
The Spirit of Fiesta leads the annual parade in a traditional white dress, embodies the gaiety and vitality of Santa Barbara’s annual summer festival. She has come to be the visual representation of Fiesta, a goodwill ambassador to local residents and visitors alike.
Spirit History
The tradition of the Spirit of Fiesta started in 1949, a complete listing of the Spirit follows. The Spirit of Fiesta is the visual representation of Fiesta, a goodwill ambassador to local residents and visitors alike.
