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Each annual
event is listed under the month in which that event occurs. Be aware that
some events may differ by a few days from year to year.
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January |
| -Hang Gliding Festival on January 1st. Local pilots fly over ocean
bluffs and demonstrate precision flying. PHONE NUMBER (805) 965-3733 |
-International Film Festival. Annual
Event. Very popular. Premiers and screenings of U.S. and
international films. Walk up and down State Street stopping at theatres
showing the most popular films. Often high profile actors and actresses
are honored for their film work. Workshops and seminars are also given by professionals.
The Film Festival in 2007 honors:
Cate Blanchett,
Angelina Jolie, Tommy Lee Jones
and Javier Bardem.
PHONE NUMBER:
(805) 963-0023 Website:
www.sbfilmfestival.org |
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February |
| -All Breed Cat Show at the Earl Warren Showgrounds. Almost every
breed of cats is represented. PHONE NUMBER: (805) 687-0766 |
| -Amgen for several years now, the Amgen California
Bicycle race has gone through Santa Barbara in late February. Check out:
www.amgentourofcalifornia.com |
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March |
-Whale Watching PHONE NUMBER: (805)
897-3187
This two-day festival will feature live entertainment, marine
education stations, a children's carnival, food booths, and an arts
& crafts show. Live music from several
bands will keep festival goers tapping their feet and dancing as they stroll through the street
feasting their eyes, ears, and taste buds on all the exhibitors. You
won't want to miss out!!
The Whale Festival coincides with the northern migration of the gray
whale and promotes awareness of the 27 species of cetaceans (whales,
dolphins, and porpoises) that have been sighted in the Santa Barbara
Channel. More than 20 local and national nonprofit organizations will participate in the
whale and marine education stations. This will provide festival
attendees a wonderful opportunity to learn more about whales and the
issues currently affecting them and the ocean. Marine organizations
participating in this year's festival include the Santa Barbara Marine Mammal Center, Channel
Islands National Marine Sanctuary, Center for Marine Conservation,
Ocean Futures Society, Pacific Cetacean Group, Aquarium of the
Pacific, Alaska Whale Foundation, Environmental Defense Center, Whaleman Foundation, Santa
Barbara Channel Keeper, Earth Island Institute, Community
Environmental Council, Channel Islands National Park and others.
For more information about the Whale Festival, Kick-Off Party, and
Flag Sponsorship Program call 805.897.3187 or visit: www.sbwhalefestival.com
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-International Orchid Show PHONE NUMBER:
(805)
969-5746
For more information on orchids & current dates for this annual event,
read Dave's Orchid
Article and or visit the official website here:
www.sborchidshow.com |
| -Easter Egg Hunt. 50,000 different kinds of eggs are hidden in
Alameda and MacKenzie parks and Franklin Elementary School for children ages 5 to 9 to
find. PHONE NUMBER: (805) 564- 5495 |
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April |
| -Chardonnay 5K and 10 mile runs. Starts at Leadbetter beach. PHONE
NUMBER: (805) 564-5555 |
-Presidio Days is a three day event celebrating Santa Barbara's
birthday and multi-ethnic heritage at the historical El Presidio de Santa Barbara. PHONE
NUMBER: (805) 966-9719
Website:
www.oldspanishdays-fiesta.org |
| -Arts Festival. Food booths, carnival, food booths, free
entertainment. PHONE NUMBER: (805) 735-8511. |
| -County Vintner's Festival. Sample wines from 30 county wineries
plus food from the areas restaurants. Located in the Santa Ynez Valley. PHONE NUMBER for
tickets: (805) 688 0881 |
-Santa Barbara Fair and Expo at Earl Warren Showgrounds. PHONE
NUMBER: (805) 687-0766
Website:
www.earlwarren.com |
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May |
-I Madonnari Street Painting Festival. Over 200 local artists and
children create their chalk paintings at the Old Mission courtyard. This
is always a blast and we have attended many times. If the weather is
nice and it usually is in May, people will come for a picnic and or just
lay around on the main lawn in front of the Mission. Many of the artists
are very talented and every year it is a shame their works disappear
within a week or two.
PHONE NUMBER: (805)
963-8654 |
Website:
www.imadonnarifestival.com |
| -Jewish Festival at Oak Park. PHONE NUMBER: (805) 968-1280
Website: www.sbjf.org |
-Cinco De Mayo at the County Bowl. PHONE NUMBER (805) 965-8581
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Website:
www.cincodemayosb.com |
| -Annual State Street Mile takes place between Islay and Ortega on
State Street. |
| -Day of Music is the cities biggest one day music festival. More
then 30 groups play from noon until midnight. PHONE NUMBER: (805) 962-3575 |
| -Santa Barbara City College Jazz Festival is a competition from
junior high through college levels. Concerts also given by world class jazz artists. PHONE
NUMBER: (805) 965-0581 |
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June |
-Summer Solstice Parade. Music Festival in Alameda Park. PHONE
NUMBER: (805) 965-3396
Website:
www.solsticeparade.com |
| -Santa Barbara Writers Conference is a week long creative writing
workshop. Afternoon and evening lectures by best selling authors at the Miramar Hotel.
Many lectures and classes given throughout the year. PHONE NUMBER: (805) 684- 2250
Website:
www.sbwc.org |
| -Lompoc Flower Festival (Approx 50 miles north of Santa B.) The
Festival includes a downtown parade with floral floats, marching band and horses. Flower
field tours are also given. PHONE NUMBER: (805) 735-8511 Website:
www.flowerfestival.org |
| -Santa Barbara Irish Festival is held at
the Earl Warren Showgrounds.
For more details please call PHONE NUMBER: (805)
687-4343 or Email: sbirishfestival@cox.net
or view latest dates here:
www.santabarbarairishfestival.com
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| -Scandinavian Festival. At Oak Park. PHONE NUMBER: (805) 966- 5843 |
| -Live Oak Music Festival is a three day concert and
camping event held every year on Father’s Day weekend in the hills above
Santa Barbara, California. 100% of Live Oak proceeds go to support a
local public radio station. Visit:
www.liveoakfest.org
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| -Beach Volleyball tournaments. Men's and women's divisions at East
Beach. Admission: Free. PHONE NUMBER: (805) 965-0509 |
| -Semana Nautica is a multi sports festival. Air, sea, land, and
pool events are held throughout the city. PHONE NUMBER: (805) 564-2052
Website:
www.semananautica.com |
- The Santa Barbara Chamber Music
Festival held their first music festival in 2003. Music director, Daniel Kepl,
a local Santa Barbaraian is has gathered an outstanding roster of professional
colleagues from throughout the United States (Seattle, Houston), and
abroad (London).
For more details and information, please visit their website at: www.sbchambermusicfest.com |
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July |
-The 4th Independence Day. A holiday on State Street and an arts and crafts
show at the Mission. Dave's recommendation for the best place to watch the fireworks is down by
the harbor near Stearn's Wharf. The "show" usually starts
around 9pm as it gets dark. (805) 965-3021"
Website:
www.spiritof76sb.org |
-French Foods Festival at Oak Park. PHONE NUMBER: (805) 569-1636
Website:
www.frenchfestival.com |
| -Beachside Festival. A weekend of live music and street performers.
PHONE NUMBER: (805) 962-5424 |
| -California Outrigger Championships. 25 California teams compete in
one mile ocean sprints in 40 foot long outriggers. PHONE NUMBER: (805) 965-0509 |
| -Thai Festival at Oak Park. PHONE NUMBER: 564-5419 |
| -Dog Shows. Over 6000 dogs are represented. PHONE NUMBER: (805)
963-2986 |
| -Horse and Flower Show at the Earl Warren Showgrounds. PHONE
NUMBER: (805) 687-0766 |
| -Greek Festival is at Oak Park. PHONE NUMBER: (805) 564-5419
(held at the end of July or early August depending on the year |
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August |
| -Old Spanish Days Fiesta is a city wide five days celebration of
Santa Barbara's Spanish heritage. (805) 962-8101
www.oldspanishdays-fiesta.org |
| -Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History and Wine Festival. (805)
682-4711 |
| -Polo Tournament is the second most prestigious in the U.S. Held at
the Santa Barbara Polo and Racquet Club. PHONE NUMBER: (805) 684-8667
www.sbpolo.com |
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September |
| -Concours d'Elegance. Antique and classic car show. PHONE NUMBER:
(805) 969-2667 |
| -LPGA Golf Tournament at Sandpiper Golf Course and La |
| -Lawn Bowling Tournament is a 4 day all California event, the
largest in the state. PHONE NUMBER: (805) 564-5419 |
| -Mexican Independence Day at Oak Park. PHONE NUMBER: (805) 966-9036
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| -Danish Days are held in Solvang about 45 miles north of Santa
Barbara just off of the 101 freeway. PHONE NUMBER: (805) 688-0701 |
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October |
| -German Oktoberfest is held at Oak Park. PHONE NUMBER: (805)
967-6422 |
-Santa Barbara Jazz Festival is at Leadbetter Beach. PHONE NUMBER:
(805) 962-0800
Website:
www.meifestivals.com/sba.html |
| -Stearns Wharf Birthday Celebration for the oldest working pier on
the California coast. PHONE NUMBER: (805) 564-5519 |
| -California Avocado Festival in
Carpinteria. This is a three day festival - started in 1984 and helps
benefit local non-profit organizations and promote Carpinteria.
PHONE NUMBER: (805) 684-5479 x 12.
For more information including, dates, events, recipes, & much
more - please visit their very informative website: www.avofest.com |
| -Festa Italiana at the Earl
Warren Showgrounds. PHONE NUMBER: (805) 569-1536 |
| -Santa Barbara Art Walk is held along Mission Creek. Over 100
artists are featured. PHONE NUMBER: (805) 682-4711 Website:
www.sbartwalk.com |
| -Fiesta City Cat Club Show. Over 225 purebred cats compete for best
of show. PHONE NUMBER: (805) 687-0766 |
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November |
| -National Amateur Horse Show is a training show for future Olympic
equestrians. Located at the Earl Warren Showgrounds PHONE NUMBER: (805) 687-0766 |
| -Annual World Music Festival highlights music and dance from
Africa, the Caribbean, and Spain. PHONE NUMBER: (805) 962-3575 |
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December |
| -Holiday Parade -
for more information call:
(805) 962-2098
ext. 22 |
| -Yuletide Boat
Parade is held off of Stearn's Wharf. PHONE NUMBER: (805)
962-2826 |
| -Una Pastorela is a
recreation of a traditional Spanish/ Indian "shepherds
play" in Presidio Chapel. PHONE NUMBER: (805) 966-9719 |
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