SANTA BARBARA
Alameda Park: 1400 Santa Barbara St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
UPCOMING DATES:
July 11th & 12th, 2026 | 10am - 5pm
Join us in Alameda Park for a free admission weekend of celebrating local community, through craft, music, and handmade.
Guests can expect to find family friendly activities, local musicians, foodie finds, and trendsetting indie goods including original fashion and jewelry design, paper goods, innovative home decor and housewares, art, photography, and much more from over 180 local artisans.
We have a few spots remaining for activation booths. Apply below to join us!
QUICK LINKS:
Save the date for 2027:
July 24th & 25th
ARTISAN HIGHLIGHTS & EVENT PARTNERS
PARTICIPATING ARTISANS
126
A Softer Process
111
Altadena Maid Products
89
Atelier MaMo
6
APD
178
Anastasiia Medvedeva
134
Aurelie Brown Art
73
Accessory Alchemy
105
And the moon will rise
149
Avetisyan Artisan Soaps
147
Adele by Adele Jackson
9
Armelle’s Atelier
185
BECAUSE I ROCK
202
Aid Tanzania
138
Art by Greg Bach
179
BJORN Vases
ACTIVITIES FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY
Santa Barbara Arts Association:
Visitors are invited into a playful, evolving art space built around conversation, curiosity, and participation. Guests will be able to invent titles for original artworks, leave short reactions, interpretations, or unexpected observations. about the pieces on display and participate in a small drawing exchange where visitors can leave behind a sketch, doodle, or tiny artwork and discover one created by someone else in return.
The both will continuously change SBAA artists rotate artworks in and out during the event, creating a living mini-gallery.
Booth # 189 + 190
Solstice Float Viewing:
See local artist Paul Tefft's float from the Solstice Parade on display throughout the weekend and get a chance to see work and detail that goes into creating these experiences.
Booth # 198
Free Yoga in the Park:
Hosted by Santa Barbara Yoga Center: Enjoy a 30 minute yoga session at 11:30 am on Saturday and 12:30 pm on Sunday. Bring your own mat or towel, or simply find a spot on the grass. All levels are welcome!
Santa Barbara Quadrant
Make Your Own Slime:
Sparklez Slimez will be providing slime for you to customize to your heart's desire. An amazingly fun sensory activity for the whole family.
Booth # 72
Discover Your Own Crystals:
Meet crystal miners, Because I Rock, who bring dirty crystals covered in mud for you to wash off and make jewelry or fun wish jars.
Booth # 185
FREE Sunglasses Decoration:
Presented by our non-profit, Jackalope Gives, all ages can enjoy decorating sunglasses in this FREE summertime crafting activity
Jackalope Gives near Info Booth
FREE Fan Decorating:
Presented by our non-profit, Jackalope Gives, all ages can enjoy decorating fans in this FREE summertime crafting activity
Jackalope Gives near Info Booth
Silvertoons, Inc:
Stephen Silver focuses on character as a vehicle for emotion, personality, and storytelling. Get your own caricature drawn and check out the books on how to for character design from Stephen.
Booth # 186
Hair Sparklers:
Visit Lucky Locks® to find luxury grade threads of sparkling silk made for your hair that come in your choice of 50+ mesmerizing colors to suit your style. They can be placed as a subtle statement for you to rock every day, or placed boldly for an event you want to shine for.
Booth # 188
Face Painting By Linda
Colorful designs, face gems, glitter - face painter for birthday parties, events, & more!
Booth # 217
Hooping Fun:
Electic Hoops loves to share hula hoops with people of all ages. They are hand made with love. Try before you buy.
Booth # 216
Fox & The Empress Tarot:
Tarot readings creating a space for guests to connect with Spirit & their own inner knowing. Each reading is an invitation to explore intuition, uncover meaning, and share a moment of magic together.
Booth # 187
LIVE MUSIC
EAT & DRINK
208 + 209
Branch & Vine
Food Truck
Elubia's Kitchen
205
Kurtosh Company
221
Sweet E’s Kitchen
199
BuONgUSTO Italian Ice
213
Erbal LLC.
222
Oak and Fire
Food Truck
Tacos Chewi
Food Truck
Considered LLC dba Considered Coffee
211
Erva Brew Co.
Food Truck
Oakberry Açaí
215
Unforgettable Lemonade LLC
Food Truck
Cruising Cones 8
Food Truck
Frankburger
214
P.o.p. candy co.
Food Truck
Wonton Crunchies
218 + 219
Dem’ Nutz
212
Keto Sweets LA
207
Seven AM Coffee
DIRECTIONS & PARKING
Directions
From the 101 freeway take the Garden Street exit and turn towards the mountains. Alameda Park will be on your left between Sola and Micheltorena streets. There is usually plenty of free parking nearby.
Parking Options & Tips:
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Street Parking: Abundant, typically unrestricted parking surrounds the park on Sola, Micheltorena, Garden, and Santa Barbara streets.
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Disabled Parking: Specific spots are reserved along the westbound lane of Micheltorena St., between Garden St. and Santa Barbara St..
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Alternative Parking: If street parking is full, the downtown area is within walking distance, featuring city-run lot
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(0.3 mi away from the park) Lot 6, 1221 Anacapa St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
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(0.5 mi away from the park) Public Parking Lot 5: 1230 Chapala St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
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(0.9 mi away from the park) Ortega Garage: Lot 10, 18E E Ortega St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
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(0.9 mi away from the park) Paseo Nuevo Garage: 723 Chapala St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
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Please note NO EVENT PARKING in the Lady of Sorrow Parish lot at 21 E Sola St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
LOCAL ACCOMMODATIONS
Santa Barbara is home to many dine-in restaurants throughout the area. We encourage you to spend the day and explore!
Traveling to the fair and need somewhere nearby to stay?
Check out these options (all under one mile from Alameda Park):
Courtyard by Marriott SB Downtown: 1601 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
La Quinta Inn & Suites: 1601 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Orange Tree Inn: 1920 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
The Presidio: 1620 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel: 134 Chapala St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Additionally, our event partners, Visit Santa Barbara have special "3 nights for the price of 2" deals on their site: