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July 26, 2019

Old Spanish Days 2019 ~ Spirit of Community ��

Sunday, July 28th, 5pm–10pm • OSD Event • Every year, La Recepción del Presidente unofficially kicks off Fiesta week. A wonderful evening in the beautiful outdoor Plaza del Sol at the Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort, this event brings together Fiesta history with the excitement of the Fiesta to come. Guests are warmly greeted by the official receiving line of La Presidenta Barbara Carroll and her family, as well as her Fiesta family including the Spirits, Saint Barbara, and Vice Presidentes. The evening includes guests in their finest Fiesta attire, a tasty Mexican buffet, entertainment by talented artists including the performances by the 2019 Spirit and Junior Spirit of Fiesta. As the sun sets over the Pacific Ocean, dance the night away under the stars. This evening will be one not to be missed!. For tickets visit www.sbfiesta.org

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The traditional small ﬁesta, La Fiesta Pequeña, will open Old Spanish Days festivities on Wednesday, July 31st, at 8pm on the steps of the Old Mission. The illuminated steps of the historic Old Mission serve as center stage for a program of traditional song and lively dance performances by the Spirit of Fiesta, the Junior Spirit, and many other dance groups. The program is a balance of Spanish-inﬂuenced dances, Mexican and Latin Folkloric dances, with Flamenco added to round it up.

Mission’s Sacred Garden. This beautiful landmark is located at 2201 Laguna St. For info contact the Santa Barbara Mission at 805-682-4713.

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10am–3pm • Community Event • Free • 1100 Anacapa St

�� 10am • OSD Event • Free • Held on the second day of Fiesta in the morning, the Saint Barbara Parish invites those of all faiths to enjoy High Mass in the main church of Old Mission Santa Barbara. La Misa is held in honor of La Presidenta and the Old Spanish Days Board, celebrating both the longstanding relationship between the Old Mission and Old Spanish Days as well as the entire Fiesta community. This Roman Catholic Mass dates back to the ﬁrst day of Fiesta in 1936 and today is followed by a festive reception in the

La Fiesta Pequeña tradicional abrirá las festividades de Old Spanish Days el miércoles, 31 de julio, a las 8pm en los escalones de la Antigua Misión. Los escalones iluminados de la histórica Misión sirven como centro de un programa de canciones tradicionales y presentaciones de baile animadas por la Espíritu de Fiesta, la Espíritu Infantil de Fiesta y muchos otros grupos de danza. El programa es un balance de bailes con inﬂuencias españolas, bailes folklóricos mexicanos y latinos, con ﬂamenco agregado para redondearlo.

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11am and 1:30pm & Special Mission Treasures Tour: 2:30pm • Community Event • $$ • 2201 Laguna St

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11am–11pm • OSD Event • Free • Food / Dance / Music De La Guerra Plaza, on the ﬁrst block of East De la Guerra St

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11am–11pm • OSD Event • Free • Food / Dance / Music Mackenzie Park at the corner of State St and Las Positas St

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10am–3pm • Community Event • Free • Guided tours of this beautiful Moorish-Spanish building. Meet in the Mural Room at the Santa Barbara County Courthouse, 1100 Anacapa St. For info call 805-962-6464 or visit the information desk located in the lobby near the main archway. Catch MTD’s lines 2, 6, 11, 14, 20, 21x & the Crosstown Shuttle. MTD Stop: Anacapa & Anapamu.

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11am and 1:30pm • Community Event • $$ • Explore the Queen of the Missions during special docent led tours. This beautiful landmark is located at 2201 Laguna St. For info and pricing please contact the Santa Barbara Mission at 805-682-4713.

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11am–11pm • OSD Event • Free • Food / Dance / Music • Stroll through a colorful Mexican market (across from City Hall) to feast on Spanish and Mexican-American foods, shop for crafts and souvenirs, and enjoy live entertainment all day and into the early evening. Located in De La Guerra Plaza, on the ﬁrst block of East De la Guerra St. Catch MTD’s lines 2, 6, 11, 14. MTD stop Anacapa & Carrillo. Also MTD lines 20, 21x & the Crosstown Shuttle. MTD Stop Anacapa & De la Guerra. Also the Downtown Waterfront Electric Shuttle stops at State and De la Guerra & the Crosstown Shuttle. MTD Stop: State and De la Guerra.

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11am–11pm • OSD Event • Free • Food / Dance / Music • Check out our four distinct “neighborhoods” for all of the family: the food court where you can watch daily entertainment and enjoy Fiesta foods; the Fiesta Bazaar for souvenirs; Fiesta Carnival with rides and attractions for the kids; and the Crazy Horse Cantina for icy cold beer and live entertainment in the evening to get you out on the dance ﬂoor. Located in Mackenzie Park at the corner

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12 noon–12 midnight • Community Event • $$ • Food / Dance / Music • Casa de la Guerra, 15 E De la Guerra St • 21+

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11am-10:30pm • OSD Event • $$ • Dance / Music • Inside Mercado Del Norte. Features a beer garden with live entertainment and is a favorite gathering spot for locals during Fiesta. It is host during the day to Fiesta’s battle of the bands competition where aspiring new talent come to play. At night and all day Saturday the Cantina turns into a beer garden with entertainment from the top area bands. After 5pm on Wednesday, Thursday & Friday and after 4pm on Saturday the Cantina is a 21+ only event - ID required.

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12 noon–12 midnight • Community Event • $$ • Food / Dance / Music • Celebrate Fiesta where it all began as Santa Barbara Trust for Historic Preservation presents the Casa Cantina in the courtyard of the historic Casa de la Guerra. Part of the annual Old Spanish Days Fiesta celebration, locals and visitors alike are invited to relax, sip a cold drink, and celebrate at the home of Fiesta! Held at Casa de la Guerra, 15 E De la Guerra St. General Admission fee required, free admission for SBTHP members. For info call 805-965-0093. This is a 21+ event - ID required.

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8pm • OSD Event • Free • Dance / Music • As the August sun slowly sets behind the “Queen of the Missions,” experience the Franciscans hospitality as they welcome all to enjoy the ofﬁcial opening of Old Spanish Days Fiesta at this beautiful setting as they have since 1927. La Fiesta Pequeña, “Little Fiesta,” is a colorful, historical program which includes traditional songs and dance from Californios Spirit. Blankets, chairs or any other items left to reserve seating at Fiesta Pequena will not be allowed until 6am on Wednesday, the morning of the show. Any items before this time will be removed and conﬁscated by the City Parks Department.

5pm–10pm • OSD Event • $$ • Food / Dance / Music • Now All Inclusive! Santa Barbara’s wildest and most talked about party happens just once a year at the Santa Barbara Zoo. Experience which wines and tequilas pair with a stunning sunset over the Paciﬁc while you stroll the lush gardens of the beautiful Santa Barbara Zoo. Come hungry, food from the Central Coast’s ﬁnest eateries is included in the price of the ticket and drinks are included as well. Then party the night away to the best dance sounds of DJ Hecktik. For guests ages 21+ only. Park at the Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort and catch the Dignatarios shuttle in the parking lot. Or, ride MTD’s Downtown Waterfront Electric Shuttle. MTD Stop: At the Zoo entrance.

Photo courtesy of www.sbﬁestarodeo.org

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11am-10:30pm • OSD Event • $$ • Dance / Music Inside Mercado Del Norte • 21+

of State St and Las Positas St in the San Roque area. Wristbands for the Carnival are $30 on Wed. & Thurs. and $35 on Fri. & Sat. Catch MTD’s lines 3, 6 and 11. MTD Stop: State & Las Positas and State & Palo Colorado.

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Witness some of the greatest riders in the world when the Professional Bull Riders (PBR) event takes over Earl Warren Showgrounds arena on Thursday, August 1st at 7:30pm. Fans will witness as PBR’s cowboys risk it all against animal athletes that can weigh as much as 2,000 pounds. Sé testigo de algunos de los mejores jinetes del mundo cuando el evento Jinetes de toros profesionales (PBR, por sus siglas en inglés) se realize en Earl Warren Showgrounds el jueves, 1 de agosto a las 7:30pm. Los fanáticos serán testigos de cuando los vaqueros de PBR arriesguen todo contra animales que pueden pesar hasta 2,000 libras.

7:30pm • OSD Event • $$ • Food • The Earl Warren Showgrounds Arena is the setting for the only Professional Bull Riding (PBR) event in Santa Barbara County. This is a great opportunity for rodeo fans of all ages to witness the greatest riders in the world – and where every seat is up close and personal! Fans will witness thrilling 8-second rides and jaw-dropping wrecks throughout the adrenaline-soaked performance as the PBR’s insanely brave cowboys risk it all against monstrous animal athletes that can weigh as much as 2,000 pounds. For info visit www.sbﬁestarodeo.org.

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8pm • OSD Event • Free • Dance / Music • Las Noches de Ronda, “Nights of Gaiety” is held in the Sunken Gardens of the beautiful Santa Barbara County Courthouse. The evening performances feature spectacular dances and songs from the ﬁre of ﬂamenco to the charm of Mexican folklórico dances. Over 200 performers entertain nightly and donate their time to this wonderful event. Blankets and chairs can be set up no earlier than 9am on the day of the event - please note that anything of plastic or nylon material will be removed. Catch MTD’s lines 2, 6, 11 and 20. MTD Stop: Anacapa & Anapamu.