Fiesta’s Nights of Gaiety
Las Noches de Ronda brings more than 200 performers, flamenco, folklórico dance, and live music to the Sunken Gardens.
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Pozole, Churros, and a Whole Lot of Confetti: Fiesta Lives On at Our Lady of Guadalupe
A longtime Fiesta week tradition filled the church grounds with food, music, and dancing Saturday, even as volunteers kept watch amid concerns about ICE activity nearby.
Horses from Across the Tri-Counties Fill Cabrillo Boulevard in Fiesta Historical Parade
Fiesta’s annual equestrian procession brings rare breeds, longtime traditions, and a poignant tribute to Santa Barbara’s riding history.
A Camera’s Eye on Fiesta’s Mercados
A photographer’s-eye tour of the cascarones, jewelry, sombreros, tiny spoons and other handmade treasures that stood out amid the bustle of Fiesta.
Fiesta-Goers Imbibe the Vibes in Downtown Santa Barbara
Long-missed Mercado Beer Garden makes triumphant return.
My First DIGS: Inside Fiesta’s Wildest Party
More than 1,600 guests ate, drank, danced, and celebrated at the Santa Barbara Zoo’s Annual Fundraiser.
La Fiesta Pequeña Kicks Off Santa Barbara’s Biggest Party
Colorful program includes historic songs, dances, and Santa Barbara traditions.
Celebrating Old Spanish Days Fiesta 2026: Santa Barbara’s Most Comprehensive Guide to Fiesta
Get the most out of this year’s Fiesta using S.B. most complete guide to Old Spanish Days Fiesta 2026.
The Whole Family Enchilada
The “Indy” art director takes a bite into his Fiesta family history.
Becoming Fluent in Fiesta
After 30 years on the beat, a reporter decodes the rules, rituals, and cast of characters in a world that emerges only under Fiesta conditions.
