Santa Barbara Fair & Expo
- About
Our mission of the 19th District Agricultural Association and manages Earl Warren Showgrounds as a financially self-supporting entity that maintains a first-class equine facility, promotes and supports agricultural resources, provides facilities for community events, meetings, and emergency response, and furthers the goals and objectives of the Association and the State of California.
Entertainment for All Ages
Make plans to enjoy some great talent on the Fair & Expo Stages. Music, illusions, dancing, magic and more will keep you and your family entertained for hours!Extensive Carnival Midway
Get ready for some fun adventures in the exciting Carnival Midway. With more than 30 rides and attractions, you are guaranteed to have a blast!Farm Animals
Many farm animals are in the livestock area. Goats, chickens, alpacas, bunnies and many other animals are on display along with interactive displays highlighting agriculture and livestock.
- History
- Earl Warren Showgrounds was originally developed as the permanent location for the Santa Barbara National Horse and Flower show as well to attract and support other equestrian and agricultural events to the Santa Barbara area. In 1950, a site at the corner of Las Positas Road and Calle Real was selected for the showground. To gain support for the construction of the facilities from the City of Santa Barbara and the local community, the District gave eighty-two acres to the City to add to the community golf course and ten acres for the construction of Adams Elementary School. In 1955, the 19th Agricultural District received State authorization to plan and build the fairgrounds. The Equestrian Facility was completed in 1958, with the Exhibit building finished 1959 and the administration building was added in 1961.
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