2026
Santa Barbara Fair & Expo
April 23-26 & May 1-3
YOUR BEACH TOWN FAIR
The Santa Barbara Fair & Expo is a beloved community tradition celebrating agriculture, education, and family fun. Each year, the Fair brings together engaging exhibits, youth competitions, live entertainment, thrilling carnival rides, delicious fair food, and hands-on experiences that highlight the rich heritage and vibrant spirit of Santa Barbara—Your Beach Town Fair.
Fair Hours
Thursday April 23rd, 4pm - 9pm (Carnival 10pm)
Friday April 24th, 4pm - 10pm (Carnival 12am)
Saturday April 25th, 11am - 10pm (Carnival 12am)
Sunday April 26th, 11am - 9pm (Carnival 10pm)
Friday May 1st, 4pm - 10pm (Carnival 12am)
Saturday May 2nd, 11am - 10pm (Carnival 12am)
Sunday May 3rd, 11am - 9pm (Carnival 10pm)
Please note admission hours differ from closing hours.
You must be in the fair to enjoy longer hours.
Farm Animals
Numerous farm animals are available in the livestock section. Goats, sheep, pigs, steers, and various other animals are showcased, accompanied by interactive and educational displays, sheep shearing and milking demostrations.
Extensive Carnival Midway
Get ready for some fun adventures in the exciting Carnival Midway. With more than 30 rides and attractions, you are guaranteed to have a blast! - Carnival Midway provide by Butler Amusements Inc.
Click Here for Ride List & Hight Requirements COMING SOON
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Exhibits & Youth Activities
Set your course for the Exhibit Building. You will enjoy artwork, photography, pottery and many other projects entered by our community, as well as exhibits of local foods, wine & beer, arts & crafts, horticulture and fine arts displays.
Free Entertainment for All Ages
Make plans to enjoy some great talent on the Fair & Expo Community Stages. Music, illusions, dancing, magic and more will keep you and your family entertained for hours! & don’t forget to check out the Raicing Pigs.
DAILY SCHEDULE COMING SOON
Thurs. 4/23/26 Friday 4/24/26 Saturday 4/25/26 Sunday 4/26/26
Friday 5/1/26 Saturday 5/2/26 Sunday 5/3/26
Free Off-Site Parking & Trolley Ride
Trolley runs every 1/2 hour on the hour, beginning 30 minutes prior to fair opening and ending 30 minutes after fair closing.
Start your Santa Barbara Fair & Expo experience with a thrilling ride on the Santa Barbara Trolley from one of our convenient off-site parking lot. It’s fun, hassle-free, safe, and, best of all…totally free! Limited on-site parking available for $20/day.
Trolley pick up at - Bishop Diego High School, 4000 La Colina Rd.
Thank You To Our Generous 2025 Sponsors
Santa Barbara Fair and Expo is a non-smoking fair.
Smoking will not be permitted in the fair, concession areas, carnival midway, livestock barns or exhibit areas.