About Old Spanish Days
Old Spanish Days in Santa Barbara, Inc. is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit corporation dedicated to honoring and preserving Santa Barbara’s history, spirit, culture, heritage and traditions. This 84-year-old organization produces an annual eight day festival—Fiesta—that is widely regarded as Santa Barbara’s premier festival.
Contacting Old Spanish Days
Mailing address:
P.O. Box 21557
Santa Barbara, CA 93121-1557
Phone:
(805) 962-8101
Fax:
(805) 962-9943
E-mail: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Getting Your Tickets
Old Spanish Days Fiesta, offers a complete listing of ticking outlets so you can buy tickets both online and in person. Buy tickets for these events: Spirit of Fiesta Auditions, La Primavera, Fiesta Ranchera, Recepción del Presidente, Celebración de Los Dignatarios, Parade Reserved Seating, and the Rodeo.
Getting There (Maps)
Old Spanish Days Fiesta is a county wide celebration. Events are scattered throughout the city. Follow the link below for a map to major events and the parade route directions.
Board of Directors
Old Spanish Days Fiesta is run by an Executive Committee and a Board of Directors who represent a broad cross-section of the community. The board is responsible for planning and producing over twelve major events during the week, and organizing nearly 5,000 different volunteers, participants, and performers.
2011 Spirit & Junior Spirit of Fiesta
The Spirit of Fiesta leads the annual parade in a traditional white dress, embodies the gaiety and vitality of Santa Barbara’s annual summer festival. She has come to be the visual representation of Fiesta, a goodwill ambassador to local residents and visitors alike.
Spirit Auditions
The Spirit of Fiesta leads the annual parade in a traditional white dress and embodies the gaiety and vitality of Santa Barbara’s annual summer festival. She has come to be the visual representation of Fiesta, a goodwill ambassador to local residents and visitors alike.
Spirit History
The tradition of the Spirit of Fiesta started in 1949, a complete listing of the Spirit follows. The Spirit of Fiesta is the visual representation of Fiesta, a goodwill ambassador to local residents and visitors alike.
