« Can’t-Miss Santa Barbara Summer Vacation Events | Home | Discover Santa Barbara’s Surprising Music Scene! »
Santa Barbara’s Mouthwatering Food Festivals
By Santa Barbara Local | March 30, 2010
Vacationers who make the smart choice to rent a Santa Barbara vacation home during the spring and summer months often find themselves tempted to just stay at their new “home” and relax. But if you’re in the mood for a brisk stroll or a quick drive, you’ll find many opportunities to mingle with the locals and enjoy the local arts and cuisine.
Some of the artistry you can see at the I Madonnari festival in Santa Barbara May 29-31, 2010.
There’s a lot more to Memorial Day than hosting a barbeque on the deck of your luxurious Santa Barbara vacation rental home. It’s also the weekend of I Madonnari Italian Street Painting Festival, the arts festival that turns the sidewalks of the Old Mission Plaza into a riot of vibrant color. Borrowed from a sister celebration in Grazie di Curtatone, Italy, I Madonnari is the opportunity for professionals and amateurs alike to create 150 dynamic large-scale works of art with pastels.
Some of the artistry you can see at the I Madonnari festival in Santa Barbara May 29-31, 2010.
This festival isn’t just for grown-ups. If you brought any budding Leonardos on your Santa Barbara vacation, two-foot squares can be purchased for them to decorate for $10. Kids can enliven their own boxes to their hearts’ content while the grow-ups peruse the rest of the square. In fact, kids are at the heart of this festival. The proceeds benefit the Children’s Creative Project, a nonprofit arts education program, which serves 50,000 children with visual and performing arts workshops and performances.
Some of the artistry you can see at the I Madonnari festival in Santa Barbara May 29-31, 2010.
Right next door to the art is the heavenly food. Dozens of vendors offer the finest in Italian food and crafts. Festival hours are 10-6 daily, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday of Memorial Day Weekend. Admission to the whole event is free. For more information, please visit http://www.imadonnarifestival.com.
In fact, while we’re thinking about it, why bother with the messy grill at all? You didn’t book this Santa Barbara luxury rental so you could get covered head to toe in charcoal dust, did you? Put away the barbeque, take a shower and head into town to discover the impressive array of international cuisine you can find in our cozy little city.
The Santa Barbara French Festival Sat & Sun • July 17 & 18, 2010 • 11am-7pm
Vive La France! If you’re relishing the homey comforts of your Santa Barbara vacation rental over Bastille Day weekend (July 17-18, 2010), we suggest you hustle down to the French Festival in Oak Park. A real treat is in store with delicious food (classic, nouvelle and regional cuisine), wine, beer, baguettes galore, cheese, Champagne, 40 entertainment acts and dozens of other highlights. It’s the closest you can get to la belle France without the excruciating 11-hour flight. For more information, please visit http://www.frenchfestival.com.
Enjoy the tastes of Santa Barbara's Greek Festival July 31-August 1, 2010
We don’t know how to say Long Live the Greeks, but we certainly feel it when we return to Oak Park later in the summer and feel our mouths start to water when we get a whiff of the divine food. Anyone lucky enough to be staying in a Santa Barbara luxury vacation home over July 31-August 1, 2010 will want to make Santa Barbara’s 37th Annual Greek Festival their first stop. Food, music, dancing, vendors and entertainment make for a fun and filling weekend. Admission is free and more information can be found at http://www.santabarbaragreekfestival.com/home.html.
Hey, you! Hands off my baklava!
When enjoying Santa Barbara culture and food festivals, you are welcome to stay in one of our luxurious, fully-furnished Santa Barbara vacation rentals – including private beach houses, California holiday villas, and large vacation homes. When booking, check to make sure that its location is within easy driving distance of the venue(s) where your favorite events will be offered. Our concierges can help you get information about and direction to the events you want to enjoy the most. For more information call Santa Barbara vacation rentals directly at 805-715-3900 or email reservations@sbluxuryrentals.com.
Related posts:
- Can’t-Miss Santa Barbara Summer Vacation Events
- Families Turn to Santa Barbara Vacation Rentals for Fun, Enriching and Affordable Spring Break Vacations
- Travelers Encouraged to Book Early to Secure Santa Barbara Vacation Rentals This Summer
- Santa Barbara Vacation Rentals’ Tips For Exploring Santa Barbara Wine Country
- Santa Barbara Vacation Rentals Helps You Get Romantic with Local Arts, Activities & Cuisine this Valentine’s Day
Topics: Holidays and Santa Barabra Vacation Rentals, Holidays in Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara Family-Friendly Vacation, Santa Barbara Hotels, Santa Barbara Romantic Getaway, Santa Barbara Vacation Rentals, Santa Barbara Vacation Tips, Santa Barbara Wine Country, Uncategorized, Vacation Rentals California | No Comments »