Year of the Fire Dragon Festival
Join us on Saturday, February 21st to celebrate and ring in the Lunar New Year at SBTHP’s 2026 YEAR OF THE FIRE HORSE FESTIVAL!
Come help us celebrate and commemorate Santa Barbara’s rich, diverse AAPI communities, cultures & history! This is a free, family-friendly event; ALL are welcome.
Festival Activities & Offerings:
Learn how to play MAHJONG! Enjoy free hands-on lessons led by expert players.
Already got the skills? Come and compete at your level!
Support local AAPI artisans & small businesses at our YEAR OF THE FIRE HORSE MARKET
Take a guided walking tour of historic Chinatown
Explore SBTHP’s Nihonmachi Revisited exhibit
Stay until dusk for a special Lion Dance performance by Camarillo Kung Fu & Lion Dance Association.
Grab delicious Asian cuisine from local AAPI-owned food trucks
Festival General Information:
When: Saturday, February 21, 2026 – 3:00-7:00pm
Where: El Presidio de Santa Bárbara State Historic Park - 123 E. Canon Perdido St.
Free parking (follow “Event Parking” signs)
Location
El Presidio de Santa Bárbara State Historic Park • 123 E. Canon Perdido
Date and Time for this Past Event
- Saturday, Feb 21, 2026 3pm - 7pm
