The Santa Barbara Culinary Experience returns for a weeklong celebration of all things food and drink across Santa Barbara County. From interactive classes and panels to farm tours and curated tasting events, this event offers meaningful ways to connect with the region’s vibrant food culture.

Madonnari, or street painters, transform the Mission plaza using pastels on pavement to create 150 vibrant and colorful, large-scale images. The Santa Barbara I Madonnari Street Painting Festival presents the rare opportunity to view artists of all ages create street paintings ranging from classical to original images.

The 51st Annual Summer Solstice Celebration kicks off the summer season with a vibrant explosion of creative energy, June 20-22 at Alameda Park.  Spectators can expect to see vibrant displays of artwork, costumes, performances and more. Locals and visitors alike can join in on the fun and dress to impress with this year’s theme of Wild World!