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The Goleta Lemon Festival is back September 27 & 28, 2025, and it’s set to be the most zestful weekend of the year! Presented by Rusty’s Pizza, this cherished community tradition transforms Girsh Park into a lively celebration of Goleta’s citrus roots, complete with family fun, delicious lemony food, live entertainment, and endless activities for kids. Purchase your activity wristbands now for $5 off!
This year, families can once again take advantage of the all-inclusive Kids Activity Wristband, your child’s golden ticket to unlimited fun at the Santa Barbara Airport Kids Zone! From bounce houses, rides, games and bubble fun to euro bungee, mini golf, and the always-popular rock wall. New this year, a tiny flyer kids’ trapeze and Parkour course. There’s something to keep every little lemon smiling.
Wristband Pre-Sale: Save $5 by grabbing your wristbands early—your kids will thank you a bushel!
- $30 online at LemonFestival.com before Thursday, September 25, 2025.
- $35 at the festival.
And the fun doesn’t stop there. Head to the UCLA Health Main Stage just before noon each day for the legendary American Riviera Bank Pie Eating Contest. It’s gooey, it’s silly, and it’s always a crowd favorite.
Back again, the ever so popular, Safety Street presented by Royal Restoration, offers kids a chance to climb aboard fire trucks, meet local heroes, and learn about safety while having hands-on fun.
The festival fun is powered by volunteers ages 14 and up, so if you’re interested in helping out, visit LemonFestival.com to sign up and make this year’s festival the sweetest ever!
The Goleta Lemon Festival is from 10 AM to 6 PM on Saturday, September 27 and Sunday, September 28, 2025. For more information, visit LemonFestival.com.
The Goleta Lemon Festival is organized by the Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce from Goleta to Carpinteria.
Thank you to our Sponsors:
Presenting Sponsor: Rusty’s Pizza
Main Squeeze Sponsors: Community West Bank, Cox Communications, ExxonMobil, Ice in Paradise, MarBorg Industries, News Channel 3 KEYT, Rincon Broadcasting, Royal Restoration, Ruth Ann Bowe – Village Properties, Santa Barbara Airport, Signature Aviation, Spectrum Reach, The Point Market, UCLA Health, Visit Santa Barbara.
Lemon Slice Sponsors: American Riviera Bank, Blue Star Parking, Courtyard by Marriott, Goleta West Sanitary District, Residence Inn by Marriott, The Berry Man.
Lemon Zest Sponsors: American Medical Response, Atlantic Aviation, Chevron, edhat.com, Goleta Sanitary District, Goleta Water District, Good Land Wine Shop & Bar, Limoneira, Majestic Asset Management, NNSS-Special Technologies Lab, Noozhawk, Pacific Surfliner, Santa Barbara Independent, Santa Barbara Zoo, Southern California Edison, Tammy Dobrotin State Farm Agency, TEAM Solutions Group, The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, UC Santa Barbara, Village Properties.
Event Supporters: 92.9 KJEE, Anna’s Bakery, Branches Mobile Gallery, Bright Event Rentals, Camino Real Marketplace, Cumulus Radio Station, Foundation for Girsh Park, Granite Construction, JANO Printing & Mailworks, M.Special Brewing Co., Por La Mar Nursery, Santa Barbara Cider Co., Santa Barbara MTD, Tri-Valley Trophies & Specialties, Univision, WE R FILMS
About Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce
The Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce, from Goleta to Carpinteria, is a regional business organization with the mission to help South Coast businesses, residents, and visitors thrive. Through leadership and collaboration, the Chamber is the principal economic development entity advocating for the business community. We engage with businesses, elected officials, and regional partners in proactive business initiatives that foster the South Coast’s unique business environment and create opportunities for our communities. The Chamber is proud to represent local business members who create 75,000 jobs on the South Coast! To learn more, visit sbscchamber.com.
