2012 Calendar

"Avenge Ellwood!" The Japanese Attack on California
February 19 - December 30, 2012
A special exhibition commemorating the 70th anniversary of the Ellwood Shelling


Goleta Valley Beautiful Awards Luncheon
May 6
For more information click here.


Goleta Valley Heritage Tree & History Tour
May 20 (Tentative)
Join us for a tour highlighting some of the wonderful treasures of the Goleta Valley. Lunch and transportation are included.


Old Fashioned 4th of July Celebration
July 4
11:00-4:00
Our 38Th annual festival! You are invited to celebrate the Fourth of July in an old-time atmosphere: Children and adults will enjoy a day of live music, hayrides, BBQ, museum tours, various games and races, pony rides, local artists, engine show, classic cars, Hollister Brewing Company beer, and much more. Admission is $6 for adults, free for children under 12. Special thank you to our GOLD sponsor, Marborg Industries.

Fiesta Ranchera
July TBD
A festive evening of fun, food, music, and dancing. Stroll the beautiful historical gardens to sample food from local restaurants, with award winning local wineries and bars also on-site.  Enjoy performances by Spanish guitarist Tony Ybarra, the Junior Spirit and Spirit of Fiesta. End the evening with dancing under the stars to popular Santa Barbara area cover band, Area 51. Co-hosted by Old Spanish Days in Santa Barbara, Inc. and Goleta Valley Historical Society. To view photos of the event click here. Special thanks to Presenting 2011 Sponsor Bartlett, Pringle & Wolf and Gold Sponsor, Cox.


Music At The Ranch
Tuesday Evenings: July & August
5:30-7:30 pm
This six-week series will take place on Tuesday evenings in July and August. The community is invited to enjoy live music surrounded by the serene beauty of the gardens of Stow House. This series is an excellent opportunity for the community to come together and enjoy performances by local musicians. Beverages including wine and beer available for purchase.  Bring a picnic and enjoy dinner alfresco! Special thanks to Gold Sponsor ATK Space Systems.
The 2011 line-up included Tony Ybarra, The Goodland, Somos Son, Donna Greene & The Roadhouse Daddies, Area 51 and Spencer the Gardener.


Art Festival
September 15
11:00-5:00
Join the Goleta Valley Art Association for their annual festival in our gardens. For more information click here.


40th Annual Old Time Fiddlers' Convention & Festival
October 14
10:00-5:00
Grammy Award winner Laurie Lewis & Tom Rozum and Hot Buttered Rum will help us celebrate our 40th Anniversary this year! The Rotary Club of Santa Barbara Sunrise also proudly presents festival founder Peter Feldmann & The Very Lonesome Boys, Eric & Suzy Thompson, Molly’s Revenge, local favorites the Honeysuckle Possums, and the Old Time Fiddlers. Bring your family & friends, a blanket & chairs, and your instruments to jam, take a free workshop, or compete in one of the premier Old Time music contests on the West Coast! Hearty BBQ, drinks, fine crafts & instruments. Kid activities. 17 & under Free. Free parking & shuttle. The above is the 2011 listing. For more information click here.

Holiday At The Ranch
December TBD
11am - 4pm
Our signature holiday open house.  Photo opportunities abound with Santa Claus, tours of the beautifully decorated Stow House, crafts and cookie-baking for the kids, and live holiday music. Special thanks to Marborg Industries for sponsoring this event.

For more information about any of our upcoming events contact:
Dacia Harwood
(805) 681-7216
dacia@goletahistory.org.