2025 Old Spanish Days Arts & Crafts Exhibition
The 66th Annual Arts & Crafts Exhibition will be held August 2 & 3, 2025. This is a featured element of the internationally acclaimed Old Spanish Days celebration, held only once a year, culminating the weeklong festivities of Old Spanish Days Fiesta in Santa Barbara.
This unique exhibition has historically provided pleasure for the thousands of Fiesta Visitors and also offers an opportunity for participating artists from a variety of areas to market their custom handcrafted wares. This event occurs along the beautiful palm-lined Cabrillo Blvd., beginning west of the Dolphin Fountain at the historical Santa Barbara Wharf and extending due west along Cabrillo Blvd. to the Castillo St. intersection.
In keeping with Arts & Crafts format, the exhibitor must handcraft all work, with the exception of a local T-shirt (silkscreen) artist. Any handmade items from other countries or commercial companies will not be accepted under any circumstances. There is no commission involved. Sales are not guaranteed.
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Date & Time
Saturday, August 2, 2025, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Sunday, August 3, 2025, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Display Space
• Sea wall spaces are $250.00 each for an 8’ deep X 12’ wide space. This is strictly enforced by the City.
• All canopies or display cases will have to be contained within the above mentioned dimensions (8’X12’) – no exceptions. Your 10x10 canopy will be accepted, but two feet will be behind the sea wall, making it 8’ deep.
• All space reservations are for two days – if you do not return on the second day, you will not get a refund for half of the fee, please do not ask.
Payments
You agree to complete your registration and make your payment online. Please do not bring payment into the office. This site is set up to take payments online. Only by paying online will secure and guarantee your place in the Arts and Crafts Exhibition.
Please note: Sales are not guaranteed and therefore, ENTRY FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE. NO EXCEPTIONS!
Entry Forms/Applications
• Must be accompanied by photos of items that are to be exhibited. Photos of your display booth and workshop are helpful. (Applications will not be accepted without photos). Incomplete applications will be returned.
• Proof of insurance and a City of Santa Barbara Business Tax Certificate (business license), when summiting application
• Entries close when filled; but no later than June 28, 2025.
Parking
The City of Santa Barbara’s Traffic control agencies have requested we do not use curb spaces or zones marked in red. Your cooperation in this matter is greatly appreciated. This will also give the optimum view of your exhibits to people driving by and could be a contributing factor to your sales. It is important we follow these rules; otherwise, you will be ticketed, and/or towed.
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Rules for Artisans
1. Artists and Craftsmen must display their own work to be eligible to participate in the show. Commercial/Imported products are not acceptable. Please help us make this a better show by abiding by the rules.
2. Entry Fees is $250.00 per space on Sea Wall only. Entries will close when spaces are full, but no later than June 28, 2025.
3. Numbers will be assigned to exhibitor spaces. We request that you cooperate and not try to use a portion of your neighbor’s space. If you desire a space next to your friend, please indicate in comments. We will try to accommodate all requests but cannot guarantee the same space(s) you had before. We cannot hold spaces.
4. On the spot demonstrations of your artwork and methods are encouraged in the show, also photos of your workshops, or processing of your product. No staged photos PLEASE! This must be your own work.
5. Show hours are 10am-6pm on Saturday and 10am-5pm on Sunday. You may set up your exhibit any time after 6:00am. BE SURE TO UNLOAD YOUR ITEMS AND BE OUT OF THE NO PARKING AREA BY 8:00AM. Police will be on duty to monitor this process.
6. Leaving early from the show is inconsiderate of your fellow vendors and Old Spanish Days. Doing so will jeopardize your further participation in the show.
7. Exhibits must be in good taste and in keeping with the show's requirements. Failure to do so will remove you from show. All Commercial/Imported items will also be removed from the show!!! T-SHIRTS and jewelry exhibits will be limited and must be your own work.
8. Exhibitors must have City of Santa Barbara Business Tax Certificate (business license).
9. Exhibitors must have Proof of Insurance. You will not be allowed to exhibit if you do not have insurance coverage. The deadline for submitting proof of insurance is June 28, 2025.
10. Exhibitors must provide their own booth and display equipment. We will provide Security to leave exhibit booths up overnight, but merchandise cannot be left on site. OSD is not responsible for theft or damage to merchandise. Exhibitors will NOT be permitted to bring pets or children to the show. Service dogs acceptable with prior notification.
11. Old Spanish Days Arts and Crafts Show Committee will manage the show in its entirety. OSD reserves the right to remove any merchandise or vendor that fails to comply with the show rules. Decisions put forth by OSD are to protect the organization and its tax exempt status.
¡Viva La Fiesta 2025!
We are excited to celebrate the 101st Anniversary of Old Spanish Days in Santa Barbara with you this year!
Insurance Requirement
To participate in the Old Spanish Days Arts & Crafts Exhibit you must have adequate Commercial General Liability insurance with minimum coverage of $1,000,000 each occurrence/$2,000,000 aggregate including Products and Completed operations. Policies must be written on an “occurrence” basis and not on a “claims made” policy.
Old Spanish Days and the City of Santa Barbara must be named as Additional Insureds. The address for Old Spanish Days is P.O. Box 21557, Santa Barbara, CA 93121-1557. The address for the City of Santa Barbara is P.O. Box 1990, Santa Barbara, CA 93102-1990
We encourage you to utilize your own resources for obtaining the required liability policy from your own insurance agent. Insurance is due Friday, June 27, 2025. However, you can purchase coverage under our insurance program for $60.
If you procure your own Insurance Coverage:
You must provide 2 forms: 1) A Certificate of Insurance and a 2) Additional Insured Endorsement. Both forms should name “Old Spanish Days in Santa Barbara Inc., its officers, employees and agents and the City of Santa Barbara, its officers, employees and agents” as additional insureds.
