Fiesta Santa Barbara
Why Fiesta Doesn't Suck
Like many locals, this writer once avoided Fiesta. Today, he dives in. Here's why. Read story.
Friday, August 5, 2011
Fiesta Listings
All of the activities and entertainment Old Spanish Days has to offer. Read story.
Thursday, August 4, 2011
Flor y Canto
The early songs and dances of Californio will be performed at Fiesta Friday, August 7. Read story.
Thursday, August 4, 2011
Eating Fiesta, Barney-Style
Here's Barney Brantingham's guide to the food booths in El Mercado and El Mercado del Norte. Read story.
Thursday, August 4, 2011
Fiesta In-Crowd's Favorite Food
A delectable invitation to sample the tastiness of Our Lady of Guadalupe's mercado. Read story.
Thursday, August 4, 2011
Old Spanish Days Are Here Again
For Santa Barbarans, Fiesta conjures all sorts of images. Read story.
Thursday, August 4, 2011
Fiesta Horse Parade Lineup
Order is subject to change. Read story.
Thursday, August 4, 2011
La Presidenta
Joanne Funari moved to Santa Barbara with her husband and son 20 years ago and has spent the last 18 volunteering and working with Old Spanish Days on La Fiesta. Read story.
Thursday, August 4, 2011
Spirit of Fiesta
Although it’s not always easy balancing soccer schedules, dancing, and life, being Spirit has been “a cherry on top of a good year,” Leon-Haro said. Read story.
Thursday, August 4, 2011
Junior Spirit
Peña is especially excited to be leading El Desfile de los Niños. Read story.
Thursday, August 4, 2011
Música Mariachi
Bowl hosts S.B. Mariachi Festival during Fiesta week. Read story.
Tuesday, August 2, 2011
Flor y Canto
19th-century music and dance are performed at this Fiesta event. Read story.
Monday, August 1, 2011
Fiesta Preview 2011
Events to help you gear up for Old Spanish Days, which officially begins Thursday, August 4. Read story.
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
Pre-Fiesta Parties
Kick off Old Spanish Days in S.B. before Fiesta begins next week. Read story.
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
Hanging with Barney at the Mercado
After approaching about three false Barney Brantinghams across De la Guerra plaza, I finally find the real Barney decked out in Spanish colonial gear. Read story.
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