Festivals

Don’t miss the Annual California Wine Festival in Santa Barbara! This festival is one of the largest in the state! Get to taste some spectacular wine and wine while enjoying some music and fun at the beach. Thousands of wine lovers flock to Santa Barbara

Join us for the 101st annual Old Spanish Days Fiesta in Santa Barbara. Since 1924, this tradition has honored and preserved the city’s history, spirit, culture, heritage, and tradition. This 5-day event welcomes visitors and locals to learn about the history, customs, and traditions of

Celebrate all things citrus at the Goleta Lemon Festival, a fun-filled community event that’s been a local favorite for over 30 years. Held every fall at Girsh Park, this family-friendly festival features live entertainment, a classic car show, lemon-themed food and drinks, kids’ activities, local

If you love fresh seafood and coastal fun, this is a must! Celebrate the ocean’s bounty with lobster, oysters, and crab served dockside. Meet local fishermen, enjoy live music, and take in gorgeous harbor views—it’s Santa Barbara at its best. See More Santa Barbara Events

Step into the glamour of Santa Barbara’s red carpet during the Santa Barbara International Film Festival (SBIFF) from February 3 to 13, 2027. This 11-day extravaganza brings together Oscar contenders and the industry’s finest for a cinematic celebration featuring film screenings, celebrity tributes, panel discussions,

The Santa Barbara International Orchid Show stands as one of the oldest, largest, and most esteemed orchid showcases in the United States, echoing the agricultural and orchid-growing heritage of Santa Barbara County. Every March, visitors flock from around the globe to marvel at the grand

The Children’s Creative Project presents the annual I Madonnari Italian Street Painting Festival at the Old Mission Santa Barbara. Every year over Memorial Day weekend, artists of all ages create street images ranging from classical to original. This festival was the first to bring this