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Old Spanish Days Announces Expansion Plans for Fiesta 2026
Old Spanish Days officials have announced big expansion plans for this year’s Fiesta, which will be held August 5–9. El Presidente 2026 Colin Hayward announced that the popular Mercado De La Guerra will be expanding onto two blocks of State…
The First Old Spanish Days Fiesta Dog Parade Brings Excitement and a Parade to State Street
A vision and idea of El Presidente Colin Hayward’s Sells Out with more than 100 entrants Dressed in their Fiesta finest, more than 100 of our best friends brought cheers from the large crowd gathered as the inaugural Old Spanish Days Fiesta Dog Parade became a huge…
Old Spanish Days: La Primavera Delights a Sold-out Crowd
A lively, sold-out Old Spanish Days La Primavera celebration took place over the weekend at the historic El Paseo Restaurant. The festive night featured the first official performances by 2026 Spirit of Fiesta Jenna Ramirez and 2026 Junior Spirit of Fiesta Penny Hernandez,…
Old Spanish Days Unveils 2026 Fiesta Poster
El Presidente Colin Hayward Presents Official Old Spanish Days Poster The 2026 Fiesta poster features a variety of Mexican and Old Spanish Days elements, along with iconic Santa Barbara landmarks in a celebration of Old Spanish Days. El Presidente 2026…
La Recepciòn del Presidente 2025
Los Presidentes, present and past, gather for their annual picture during Sunday’s La Recepción del Presidente held in Hope Ranch. This annual party traditionally kicks off Fiesta week. The evening included several local dance studios, a welcome from El Presidente 2025 Fritz Olenberger, and…
Old Spanish Days Unveils 2025 Fiesta Festival Poster and Pin
Both Celebrate the Spirit of Santa Barbara’s Beloved Tradition The 2025 edition of Santa Barbara’s Fiesta poster and pin were unveiled at the Old Spanish Days La Primavera celebration at The Carriage and Western Art Museum. The poster celebrates the…
2025 Old Spanish Days Fiesta Parade Grand Marshals Announced
Sisters Henrietta Fore and Marta Babson Will Be Featured During El Desfile Histórico The Old Spanish Days Friday historic parade along Cabrillo Boulevard will include a pair of Grand Marshals that have deep roots in our community. The 1965 Spirit…
Old Spanish Days Fiesta Rodeo Will Not Occur At Earl Warren Showgrounds In 2025
OSD Board Votes Unanimously to Separate from Earl Warren Showgrounds Since the very first Old Spanish Days Fiesta in 1924, the Fiesta Rodeo known as “Competencia de los Vaqueros” has been a treasured cornerstone of our Fiesta celebration—honoring the enduring…