Old Spanish Days Santa Barbara - Fiesta
Proclamación de la Presidenta 2018
“Celebrate Traditions” “Celebra Nuestras Tradiciones”
In searching for the inspiration for this year’s theme I spent a lot of time contemplating the special connection that Old Spanish Days Fiesta has with our community. The mission of Old Spanish Days is to celebrate and perpetuate the rich history of our beautiful city and its traditions; which born from necessity grew into a way of life which makes Santa Barbara distinctively unique among all of California’s coastal cities.
2018 Spirit of Fiesta and Junior Spirit Announced
Jesalyn Contreras-McCollum Earns 2018 Spirit of Fiesta Title, Georgey Taupin Named 2018 Junior Spirit
A Santa Barbara tradition continued Saturday, April 14th as a boisterous crowd of nearly 600 people packed the auditorium of La Cumbre Junior High School for the Spirit of Fiesta Auditions. The crowd was treated to astounding performances by the 11 finalists for the Spirit of Fiesta and the nine finalists for the Junior Spirit of Fiesta.
Save the Date Fiesta 2018
- August 1-5, 2018
Pre-Fiesta Events 2018
- La Primavera; Saturday, May 19, 2018
- Fiesta Ranchera; Thursday, June 21, 2018
- La Recepción del Presidente; Sunday, July 29, 2018
- Old Spanish Days Annual Costume Sale; Saturday, July 7, 2018
Old Spanish Days News
2018 Old Spanish Days - Fiesta: Events
La Primavera
Join La Presidenta Denise Sanford and the Old Spanish Days Board in celebrating… Saturday, May 19, 2018
Fiesta Ranchera
This collaborative event with Goleta Valley Historical Society and Old Spanish Days. Thursday, June 21, 2018
La Recepción del Presidente
La Recepción del Presidente unofficially kicks off Fiesta week. Sunday, July 29, 2018
Old Spanish Days Annual Costume Sale
Don't miss the Annual Fiesta costumes sale! Saturday, July 7, 2018
El Mercado de la Guerra
Stroll through a colorful Mexican market at De La Guerra Plaza. Wed, Thur, Fri & Sat
Santa Barbara Mission Docent Tours
Come explore the Santa Barbara Mission during special docent led tours
El Mercado Del Norte
Mercado Del Norte at Mackenzie Park. Music, Carnival for the kinds and Crazy Horse Cantina… Wed, Thur, Fri & Sat
Las Noches de Ronda
These evening performances feature spectacular dances and songs including flamenco… Thur, Fri & Sat