Catch the Wave! Santa Barbara Fair & Expo Returns for Two Thrilling Weekends of Enjoyable within the Solar

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(April 2026) Santa Barbara, CA  — The Santa Barbara Fair & Expo returns to Earl Warren Showgrounds  for 2 thrilling weekends of leisure, carnival thrills, and group enjoyable, working April 23-26 and May 1-3, 2026. This yr’s theme, “Your Beach Town Fair,” celebrates Santa Barbara’s vibrant coastal spirit with fun-in-the-sun festivities for all ages, and the proper backdrop for one of many group’s most beloved annual traditions! Discounted early hen tickets and limitless journey wristbands are on sale now at earlwarren.com.

By well-liked demand, the Santa Barbara Fair & Expo will happen over two weekends, providing an prolonged alternative for guests of all ages to take pleasure in every thing the truthful has to supply. 

Event Highlights Include:

• Thrilling Carnival Midway Rides & Games – Experience greater than 30 thrilling carnival rides that twist, twirl, and spin plus carnival video games for all ages.
• Rodeo 101 Experience (NEW!) – Kids can be taught to rope and uncover the traditions of rodeo, whereas getting excited for the Santa Barbara Rodeo this summer season, July 31 – August 2!
• Live Entertainment & Music – Enjoy performances from reside bands, magic reveals, and extra on stage!
• Fair Food & Sweet Treats – Indulge in every thing from deep-fried delights to candy truthful classics.
• Farm Animals & Agricultural Exhibits – Get up shut with lovely animals and study native farming traditions.
• Community Exhibits & Local Art – Celebrate the expertise of native artists and creators by way of images, crafts, and displays.
• Senior Days – On April 25 & May 2, Seniors 65+ take pleasure in free entry from 11am – 4pm
• Free Off-Site Parking & Trolley Rides – Free off-site parking obtainable at Hope Elementary School parking zone (3970 La Colina Rd.), the place the free trolley picks up & drops off each half hour on the hour, starting half-hour previous to truthful opening and ending half-hour after truthful closing.

Discounted Early Bird Tickets Available April 1-22

Discounted presale tickets and limitless journey wristbands might be obtainable beginning April 1 by way of April 22. Attendees are inspired to buy early for the very best financial savings.

Fast Passes!

Fairgoers can improve their expertise with a Fast Pass add-on, obtainable on-site solely with the acquisition of a limiteless journey wristband. Fast Passes enable visitors to skip the common journey traces and are supplied in restricted portions every day. Fast Pass pricing is $10 on Thursday, April 23, and $15 on all different days—whereas provides final.

Vendor & Sponsorship Opportunities

Vendor areas and sponsorship alternatives are nonetheless obtainable for companies and organizations trying to showcase their services to hundreds of attendees.

Stay tuned for the day by day schedule announcement, and leisure lineup, coming quickly. For extra info, ticket purchases, and vendor functions, go to EarlWarren.com, e-mail receptionist@earlwarren.com, or name 805-687-0766.

About the Santa Barbara Fair & Expo

The Santa Barbara Fair & Expo is an annual occasion that brings collectively the Central Coast group for a celebration of leisure, agriculture, and native tradition. Hosted at Earl Warren Showgrounds, the truthful includes a various lineup of rides, displays, reside performances, and culinary experiences for all ages. 3400 Calle Real, Santa Barbara, 93105. earlwarren.com