Schedule Of Events:

Courthouse Fiesta Tours
Free one-hour docent-guided tours of this beautiful Spanish-Moorish Historic Landmark take place every hour between 10: 30 am and 3:30 pm Wednesday through Sunday. Meet in the Mural Room at the Santa Barbara County Courthouse,

11am to 10pm - El Mercado De La Guerra

Stroll through a colorful Mexican market (across from City Hall) to feast on Spanish and Mexican-American foods, shop for crafts and souvenirs, and enjoy live entertainment all day and into the early evening.

8pm - 10 pm - Las Noches de Ronda
Las Noches de Ronda, “Nights of Gaiety,” is held in the famous Sunken Gardens of the beautiful Santa Barbara County Courthouse. The evening performances feature spectacular dances and songs from the fire of flamenco to the charm of Mexican folklórico dances.

Over 200 performers entertain nightly and donate their time to this wonderful event. Admission is free to the public.

Blankets and chairs can be set up no earlier than 9 AM on the day of the event - please note that anything of plastic or nylon material will be removed.

Location: Sunken Gardens, 1100 Anacapa St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

10:00 AM to 06:00 PM - Fiesta Arts and Crafts Show
Stroll along the beautiful beachfront Cabrillo Boulevard just West of Stearns Wharf and browse for handmade treasures created by local artisans. The Arts and Crafts show is an all-day event on both Saturday and Sunday of Fiesta week. Enjoy the arts and crafts while you take in Santa Barbara’s beautiful marina and a spectacular view of our coastal mountains.

10:00 AM - El Desfile de los Niños (Children's Parade)
The charming Children's Parade is a favorite fiesta event. Young people of Santa Barbara, their parents, and other parade participants don traditional costumes and celebrate the rich culture of the area. The parade proceeds on Cabrillo Boulevard from Garden Street to Calle Puerto Vallarta. A must see!

1–4pm - Tarde de Ronda
Tarde de Ronda is a very special children's dance program for our youngest performers under age 13. You will see Fiesta's tiniest dancers as well as up-and-coming performers share their love of dance in the beautiful Sunken Gardens at the Santa Barbara County Courthouse. This is a family-friendly event and admission is FREE.

Location: Santa Barbara County Courthouse Sunken Gardens, 1100 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101