Old Spanish Days in Santa Barbara, August 5 - 9. During the 5 day festival, celebrate the traditions handed down from Spain, Mexico and the California Rancho period. Enjoy old songs and dances in the Fiesta Pequena and Noches de Ronda. Taste traditional foods in the Mercados, and capture memories past in the Historical Parade. The riding and roping competitions at the Rodeo evolved from spirited contests at the end of busy days in the 1800s rounding up cattle on the old Ranchos.
10:00 AM
Cachuma Lake Eagle Cruises
Cachuma Lake Eagle Cruise
Aboard the 45-passenger pontoon boat "Osprey" featuring 2-hour tour with naturalist. Wednesday-Sunday: 10:00am-Noon plus Friday & Saturday 2:00-4:00pm. Meet at the Cachuma Lake Marina 30 minutes before departure. $15/adults $7/kids (12 and under). $8 Park Admission per vehicle. Call to verify schedule and make reservations: (805) 686-5050 weekdays, (805) 686-5055 weekends. www.cachuma.com
11:00 AM
Old Mission Santa Ines Fiesta
Community-wide celebration of the Valley's Hispanic and Chumash heritage. Carnival, booths, mariachis, Folklorico dancing, etc. Proceeds to go to Mission preservation. www.missionsantaines.org or 688-4815.
