Kick off Old Spanish Days in Santa Barbara at the Fiesta Ranchera held at Rancho La Patera (304 N. Los Carneros Rd., Goleta). The opening celebration for this year’s Fiesta activities, the evening will feature food, live music, dancing, and other fun festivities. Fiesta Ranchera will be held Thursday, July 15, from 5-10 p.m. Tickets are $45-$65. Call 962-8101 for more info.