old spanish days

Old Spanish Days and the Earl Warren Showgrounds couldn't agree on the traditional Fiesta rodeo. Now, the Showgrounds is staging its own event, and Old Spanish Days is hosting one in the Santa Ynez Valley.

Tradition dates back to first Old Spanish Days celebration in 1924. But, there is a move underway to keep a Rodeo as part of Fiesta.

An estimated 100,000 spectators were on hand as the parade celebrated its milestone.

Events include the 100th anniversary of El Desfile Historical, Fiesta's Historical Parade.

Santa Barbara Historical Museum exhibition commemorates Fiesta's centennial with posters, costumes, badges, and other memorabilia.

The tasty treats are also a big fundraiser for the region's non-profits. For many, it's their biggest fundraiser of the year.

Hundreds of thousands of people expected to take part in the 99th annual Old Spanish Days celebration in Santa Barbara.

Old Spanish Days returns with its popular outdoor marketplaces, stage shows, parades, rodeo, and more.

Santa Barbara's Old Spanish Days pulls plug on large events which attract crowds.

Old Spanish Days opening ceremony won't be cancelled, but it will not be public event.