Festivals & Events in Santa Barbara

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Festivals & Events in Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara International Film Festival (February) draws major names to local theaters. Old Spanish Days Fiesta (early August) is the city's biggest event — five days of parades, rodeo, and Spanish colonial heritage celebrations. French Festival (Bastille Day weekend, July) and the Santa Barbara Wine Festival are other notable annual events.

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