Old Spanish Days Fiesta Santa Barbara
The first week in August 2018 is welcomed in Santa Barbara with the annual Old Spanish Days Fiesta, a festival which includes parades, mercados, art shows, dance shows, and tours of the historic Moorish-style Santa Barbara County Courthouse, along with the Queen of Missions, Mission Santa Barbara.
Santa Barbara is known as the California Riviera for its charmed coastal ambiance, hotels and attractions — and to round out the perfect tourist experience are many unique festivals throughout the seasons. Among them are the Summer Solstice Festival, Street Painting Festival, French Festival, Earth Day Festival, culinary and wine festivals and Christmas holiday parades and celebrations.
Old Spanish Days is perfectly set in the Central Coast city known for its meandering red brick walkways and red-tile roof architecture. Here are this year’s highlights:
2018 Old Spanish Days – Fiesta
- La Recepcion del Presidente July 29
- La Fiesta Pequena (Little Fiesta) Aug.1
- El Mercado de la Guerra Mexican market Aug.1-4
- Santa Barbara Mission Docent Tours
- Mercado Del Norte at Mackenzie Park includes Music, Carnival and Crazy Horse Cantina Aug.1-4
- Las Noches de Ronda includes flamenco Aug.2-4
- El Desfile Historico Parade features over 600 horses, antique carriages, coaches and wagons Aug.3
- Tardes de Ronda Afternoon of Gaiety Aug.4
- El Desfile De Los Ninos Children’s Parade Aug.4
- Casa Cantina at historic Casa de la Guerra courtyard Aug.1-4
- Courthouse Fiesta Tours Aug.1-5
- Fiesta Arts & Crafts Show along the waterfront Aug.4-5
- Professional Bullriding Aug.2
- PRCA Rodeo Aug.3-5
