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 of Noche de Gala will enjoy 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 historical attire in a collaboration with the Santa Barbara Historical 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, private dance performance by Spirit and Junior Spirit of Fiesta! 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.

• $5,000 Sponsorship - El Herrero

  Billed as a top level sponsor on the web, in social media, and in print material leading up to and at the event itself as well as in any news stories that run on the event. Sponsorship will include six (6) tickets to attend the event for guests and a commemorative gift.

• $3,000 Sponsor - La Jardinera

  Billed as a top level sponsor on the web, in social media, and in print material leading up to and at the event itself. Sponsorship will include four (4) tickets to attend the event for guests and a commemorative gift.

• $1,500 Sponsor - El Arquitecto

  Sponsorship listed on the web, in social media, and in print material leading up to and at the event itself. Sponsorship will include two (2) tickets to attend the event for guests and a commemorative gift.

Noche de Gala is proudly sponsored by:

El Herrero:

Heather & Chris Biles

Beth & Bill Esrey

Elizabeth Storm McGovern

Carol & Mike Linn

Mari & Patrick McAlister

Jenna & Avi Reichental

Rooms & Gardens

Katherine Pharibe Wise

Jami Voulgaris

La Jardinera:
Sintija Kemezys Felder

Lucifer Lighting Company
Phoebe & Bobby Tudor

El Arquitecto:
Kate & Chuck Brizius

Carol & Mark Glasser
Nicole & Evan H. Katz

Chana & Jim Jackson
John & Bobbie Kinnear

Maison K
Scott & Soraya McClelland
Jay & Cookie Potter Feinberg
Carolyn & Bob Williams

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.