A Celebration of Fun, Food & Santa Barbara History for the Whole Family Viva La Fiesta! August brought one of Santa Barbara’s most beloved traditions back to life—the 103rd Annual Old Spanish Days Fiesta! For a few glorious days, Santa Barbara came alive with colorful costumes, music, dancing, delicious food, horses, parades, and the rich history that makes this beautiful coastal town so special. We especially loved the Fiesta Children’s Parade, where young Santa Barbarans dr