Santa Barbara was founded in 1782 at El Presidio de Santa Bárbara State Historic Park. Commemorate this historic occasion during a two-day celebration that includes a candlelight dinner, festival, and roundup. The dinner takes place Friday evening and is followed by the Founding Day Festival on Saturday. The festival celebrates all things Santa Barbara and features local entertainment in the heart of downtown. The celebration culminates Saturday evening with the Rancho Roundup. Attendees can enjoy live music from Double Wide Kings, Gene Evaro Jr. & The Family, Young Million, The Caverns, and more.

Where:
Candlelight Dinner
Presidio Chapel
El Presidio de Santa Bárbara State Historic Park
123 East Canon Perdido St.
Santa Barbara, CA 93101

Founding Day Festival
El Presidio de Santa Bárbara State Historic Park
123 East Canon Perdido St.
Santa Barbara, CA 93101

Rancho Roundup
El Presidio de Santa Bárbara State Historic Park
123 East Canon Perdido St.
Santa Barbara, CA 93101

When:
Candlelight Dinner
April 24, 6 p.m.

Founding Day Festival
April 25, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

Rancho Roundup
April 25, 2015, 4-10 p.m.

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