Music At The Ranch 2010
July 13, 20, 27 and August 3, 10, 17
Tuesday Evenings 5:30-7:30
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 ATK Space.
Musical entertainment:
July 13: The Goodland
July 20: Tony Ybarra
July 27: Area 51
August 3: Donna Greene & The Roadhouse Daddies
August 10: Somos Son
August 17: Spencer the Gardener

Fiesta Ranchera
July 15
5:00-10:00 pm
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 2010 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.


39th Annual Old Time Fiddlers' Convention and Festival
October 10
10:00-5:00
Great music in the Good Land! The Rotary Club of Santa Barbara Sunrise presents a day of the finest in acoustic music, including Grammy Award winner Laurie Lewis and Tom Rozum. A celebration of American Traditional Music and a taste of more, including one of the premier Old Time Music contests on the West Coast. Live jams all around, music workshops, children's activities, and BBQ. The perfect way to spend a day outdoors with music and friends. Bring your instruments to jam or compete, and blankets and chairs to enjoy the day!
For more information about the festival click here.


Holiday At The Ranch
December 11 & 12, 11:00- 4:00
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.


Old Fashioned 4th of July Celebration 2011
July 4
11:00-4:00
Our 36Th 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. Special thanks to our gold sponsor, Marborg Industries. Admission is $6 for adults, free for children under 12.

For more information about any of our upcoming events contact dacia@goletahistory.org.