SPRING 2023 SOCIAL CALENDAR
Spring is in full swing! Explore our handpicked list of events and activities in the area to make the most of this season’s festivities.
SUNDAY POLO
May - October
Dress to the nines as you watch exciting games of polo! At the popular Sunday matches, find yourself grazing on charcuterie platters, sipping champagne, and enjoying the view that is the thrilling equine sport set to the backdrop of the Santa Barbara Mountains. The club even offers a Fieldside Grill and a Polo Boutique for your dining and shopping pleasure. Visit the Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club every Sunday, May through October, for a memorable afternoon.
SANTA BARBARA BOWL LINEUP
The Santa Barbara Bowl is back this Spring with a myriad of artists and entertainers that are sure to make for an exciting night out. Listen to the music, drink beer and wine, and enjoy good times!
SANTA BARBARA FAIR & EXPO
April 26th - 30th
Enjoy thrilling carnival rides and games, live music and entertainment, a petting zoo, and classic fair food at this year’s Santa Barbara Fair! Find it at the Earl Warren Showgrounds.
SAUNTERS & SIPS
April 29th
Hosted by Sta. Rita Hills Winegrowers Alliance, savor their newly released wines as you listen to classical Spanish guitars and enjoy snacks from Buena Onda at the historic El Presidio Orchard.
2023 SANTA BARBARA EARTH DAY FESTIVAL
April 29 - 30th
Thought to be one of the largest Earth Day Festivals on the West Coast, this event features over 200 eco-conscious exhibitors, live music and entertainment, a beer and wine garden, and much more. This year’s special guest is Jane Fonda, who will be presenting the CEC’s Environmental Hero Awards.
APERITIVO MUSICALE
April 30th
Enjoy a one-of-a-kind musical experience as you delight in dinner and drinks at Tamsen Gallery. Intended to enhance the sounds of the pianist, this carefully curated program pairs Italian wines and delicious hors d’oeuvres with the fine arts.
CINCO DE MAYO AT THE MIRAMAR BEACH BAR
May 5th
Take pleasure in the festive activities brought by the Miramar Beach Bar with a live Chef performance accompanied by tableside spirit pours and live music. Debuting their all-new Taco & Tequila Pairing, the afternoon is sure to be full of good eats and exciting celebrations.
ROAR & POUR
May 6th
Sip and stroll through this wild wine experience as you stay in the Santa Barbara Zoo after hours to sample tastings from various wineries and breweries in the area.
MUJERES MAKER MARKET
May 6th
This monthly market supports over 50 women-owned businesses in an open-air shopping experience. It is designed to empower women of color and promote their businesses.
MOTHER’S DAY CELEBRATION
May 12th - 14th
Bring your loved ones to Artiste Winery & Tasting Studio’s flower market to create bouquets-to-go and taste wine & macaron pairings to celebrate the special day. Complimentary for all moms.
MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH
May 14th
Indulge in an elegant prix fixe brunch at the renowned Caruso’s, part of the Rosewood Miramar Hotel, to kick off the special day in a memorable way.
MEMORIAL DAY BBQ AT THE MIRAMAR
May 28th
Celebrate Memorial Day with a classic barbeque with the Rosewood Miramar. Welcome summer the right way with family-friendly activities, live performances, and All-American cuisine.
FOR A COMPLETE LIST OF ALL THINGS SPRING, VIEW THE LINK BELOW
