Events Archives

Santa Barbara Locals Cope with ICE Raid Fears Through Faith, Dance, and Fiesta

August 3, 2025 7:46 pm Mina Wahab

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — It’s a tradition that’s been around for more than a century. “It’s really the spirit of love. The spirit of God. You know?… Continue Reading

Fiesta Surprise: Daniela and Ryan Zermeño Perform Together at Paseo Nuevo

August 3, 2025 9:51 pm Tracy Lehr

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — People in the right place at the right time were treated to a special Fiesta moment at Paseo Nuevo, where Daniela and Ryan… Continue Reading

Our Lady of Guadalupe Church Fiesta Serves Up Food, Fun, and Tradition

August 3, 2025 9:22 pm Tracy Lehr

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — The Our Lady of Guadalupe Fiesta wrapped up Sunday night with a packed crowd on the final day of the church’s three-day… Continue Reading

Ventura County Fair concerts free w/ price of admission

August 3, 2025 9:32 pm Tracy Lehr

VENTURA, Calif.-Concerts are just one of the perks of the Ventura County Fair. Concerts are free with the price of admission. People packed the… Continue Reading

Our Lady of Guadalupe Fiesta Runs Through Sunday

August 2, 2025 11:56 pm Tracy Lehr

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – The annual Fiesta at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church went on all weekend. Dance groups worked for months to perform in front… Continue Reading

Old Spanish Days Fun Fills Sunken Garden, De La Guerra Plaza and State Street on Saturday

August 2, 2025 11:48 pm Tracy Lehr

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – The third and final Las Noches de Ronda took place on Saturday. Dance groups included Laura Garcia Dance Studio from… Continue Reading

The Old Spanish Days’ 2025 El Desfile Histórico Draws Thousands to See Santa Barbara’s Treasured Event

August 1, 2025 10:32 am Alissa Orozco, John Palminteri

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – For its 101st year, El Desfile Histórico celebrated Santa Barbara with the most popular event of the city for many… Continue Reading

DIGS! at the Zoo sells out for third consecutive year

July 31, 2025 11:10 pm Mina Wahab

SANTA BARBARA, Calif.—It was a sold out affair as hundreds of people made their way to the Celebration of Dignitaries, so called for the local… Continue Reading

Final Decorations Being Added to the Fiesta Floats in Time for El Desfile Histórico

July 31, 2025 6:46 pm John Palminteri

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - The final touches are taking place on the floats that will be in Friday's Fiesta parade, El Desfile Histórico. The floats… Continue Reading

La Misa Del Presidente brought Fiesta unity together for Old Spanish Days at the Old Mission

July 31, 2025 5:54 pm John Palminteri

La Misa del Santa Barbara welcomed those enjoying Old Spanish Days to the Old Mission. The event takes place right after Fiesta Pequena last night,… Continue Reading

Santa Barbara Fiesta Shines Through Uncertainty Following Immigration Raids

July 30, 2025 10:43 am Patricia Martellotti

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - Old Spanish Days Fiesta is once again filling Santa Barbara with color, music, and tradition. But this year, the celebration… Continue Reading

La Fiesta Pequeña shines at Old Mission Santa Barbara

July 30, 2025 10:22 pm Tracy Lehr

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – La Fiesta Pequeña, or “Little Fiesta,” brought generations together Wednesday night at the steps of the Old… Continue Reading

State Street Gets Cracked Up With Cascarones during Old Spanish Days Fiesta In Santa Barbara

July 31, 2025 10:58 am Patricia Martellotti

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - It’s day two of Old Spanish Days Fiesta, and downtown Santa Barbara is bursting with color. One local favorite drawing… Continue Reading

Ventura County Fair opens with “Waves of Fun”

July 30, 2025 10:39 pm Tracy Lehr

VENTURA, Calif.-"Waves of Fun" is the theme of this summer's Ventura County Fair. Pirates, who appeared to be on stilts, welcomed people on… Continue Reading

Early Risers Secure Best Spots for Fiesta Pequeña at the Old Mission

July 30, 2025 7:59 pm John Palminteri

Blankets went down early for those securing spots at the Old Mission for Fiesta Pequena. Thousands of spectators will watch the show in person and… Continue Reading

Annual Fiesta Mercado Opens Downtown for Thousands of People This Week

July 30, 2025 4:43 pm John Palminteri

The downtown Santa Barbara Mercado has opened for Fiesta. Thousands will be visiting for four… Continue Reading

WATCH: La Fiesta Pequeña at Old Mission Santa Barbara

July 30, 2025 5:00 pm Alissa Orozco

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – The start of Old Spanish Days 2025 officially kicks off tonight with Fiesta Pequeña! Hosted from 8:00pm - 10:00pm, the… Continue Reading

Fiesta opens with El Mercado de la Guerra for four days Wednesday

July 30, 2025 10:46 am John Palminteri

The downtown mercado is open for four days during Old Spanish Days. Thousands of people are expected to… Continue Reading

Fiesta dancers rehearse the steps of the Old Mission Santa Barbara

July 29, 2025 5:04 pm Tracy Lehr

SANTA BARBARA, Calif.-All the work and rehearsing is about to pay off. Old Spanish Days dancers had one more rehearsal for Fiesta Pequeña on… Continue Reading

Flamenco! Santa Barbara returns to Bellosguardo

July 29, 2025 5:38 pm Tracy Lehr

SANTA BARBARA, Calif-The Bellosguardo Foundation in partnership with Flamenco! Santa Barbara hosted a fiesta celebration on Tuesday… Continue Reading