Old Spanish Days Fiesta

Schedule:

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.