For the first time, Casa del Herrero will partner with Old Spanish Days to host the historic Noche de Gala after a 30-year hiatus, proudly bringing Fiesta back to the greater Montecito community in the process!

JULY 27, 2024  |  5:00-8:30 PM (SATURDAY)

Join us for a spectacular celebration of Spanish culture, food, architecture, music, and more the weekend before Old Spanish Days Fiesta begins in Santa Barbara! Noche de Gala, once described as the “gala of galas, one of pageantry and tradition,” is a familiar classic that was traditionally held at the Biltmore Hotel for decades before disappearing after 1994. This year in its grand revival, the event will be reimagined with modern twists throughout the Casa del Herrero estate… Montecito’s only National Historic Landmark.

Guests to Noche de Gala will enjoy high-end, tray-passed hors d'oeuvres featuring traditional Spanish cuisine along with an open bar as light Spanish and Mediterranean music fills the air.

We will be holding a mini exhibition in the Living Room to showcase Fiesta and Spanish attire through the decades in a collaboration with the Santa Barbara History Museum. The display will feature George and Carrie Steedman’s original Fiesta costumes from the 1930s - an event they loved to support and frequent!

The highlight of our evening will be a very special youth dance performance on the Loggia. We’re proud to be involved with and support the community in the same ways the Steedmans would have, so partial proceeds from our event will go to support youth dance programming with Old Spanish Days.

This is a 21+ event.

ABOUT old spanish days fiesta

The Old Spanish Days Fiesta in Santa Barbara, California, is an annual celebration honoring the region's Spanish heritage and history. Held each summer, this vibrant festival features colorful parades, traditional music, flamenco dancing, and delicious Spanish cuisine.

The fiesta also offers family-friendly activities, arts and crafts, and a lively marketplace. Rich in cultural pride and community spirit, this event provides a unique and immersive experience into the traditions that have shaped Santa Barbara.