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Santa Barbara is host to many festivals, events and parades. From the International Film Festival in the winter, to the springtime Orchid show, summer’s Old Spanish Days Fiesta, and the Old Town Harvest festival in the fall, Santa Barbara offers something for everyone all year long. Check the listing for an idea of main festivals and events coming up which will be of interest, and feel free to give us a call for more details and to book your stay so you can take part in the celebration!

All dates are subject to change or cancellation.
Contact events directly for updates.

February
SB International Film Festival
www.sbfilmfestival.org
963-0023

March
International Orchid Show
Earl Warren Showgrounds
www.sborchidshow.com
967-6331

April
Sea Festival
Maritime Museum
www.sbmm.org
962-8404

SB Fair & Expo,
Earl Warren Showgrounds
www.sbfairandexpo.com
687-0766

Earth Day
SB Courthouse
www.SBEarthDay.org
963-0583

Wheels & Waves Car Show
De La Guerra Street & State Street
683-3869

May
Cinco De Mayo
De La Guerra Plaza
www.cincodemayosb.com
965-8561

Children’s Festival
Alameda Park
www.fsacares.org
965-1001

Downtown Art & Wine Tour
Downtown Organization
962-2098

Jewish Festival
Oak Park
www.sbjf.org
898-2511

I Madonnari
SB Mission
www.imadonnarifestival.com
569-3873

June
Big Dog Parade & Canine Festival
www.bigdogs.com
963-8727

Irish Festival
Oak Park
www.santabarbarairishfestival.com
687-4343

SB Writers Conference
Westmont College
www.sbwc.org
684-2250

Caribbean Festival
Oak Park
http://caribbean.santabarbara.com/
687-4701

Summer Solstice Parade
State Street
www.solsticeparade.com
965-3396

June - Aug
Concerts in the Park
Chase Palm Park (Thursdays) & Alameda Park (Sundays)
897-1928

July
Independence Day Celebration
(Parade, Car Show, Concert, Fireworks)
www.spiritof76sb.org, www.sparklesb.org
568-0020, 961-2556

Goleta Fireworks Festival
Girsh Park
www.goletavalley.com
967-4618

French Festival
Oak Park
www.frenchfestival.com
564-72747

Greek Festival
Oak Park
www.saintbarbara.net
683-4492

August
Fiesta – Old Spanish Days
www.oldspanishdays-fiesta.org
962-8101

Woodies Car Show at the Beach
Santa Barbara City College, West Campus
santabarbara@nationalwoodieclub.com
653-5033

Multi Cultural Dance & Music Festival
Oak Park
www.sbdancealliance.org
966-6950

September
Taste of the Town
Riviera Park
892-5556

Organic Festival
Alameda Park
www.organicfestival.com
965-4491

Book & Author Festival
De La Guerra Plaza
www.sbbookfestival.org
962-9500

Art Walk
Natural History Museum
www.sbnature.org
682-4711

Italian Festival
Oak Park

October
Avocado Festival
Carpinteria
www.avofest.com
684-5479

SB Festival of Art & Jazz
SB Courthouse
www.meifestivals.com
1-800-538-1881

Harbor & Seafood Festival
www.sbmm.org
897-1962

Lemon Festival
Girsh Park
www.californialemonfestival.com
967-4618

Halloween Family Festival & Parade
www.santabarbaradowntown.com
962-2098

Halloween Carnival
Earl Warren
www.calvarychapelsb.com
730-1400

December
Downtown Holiday Parade
www.santabarbaradowntown.com
962-2098

Toys for Tots Motorcycle Rally
964-6858

Harbor Parade of Lights
564-5520

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