The 23rd Annual Santa Barbara Harbor & Seafood Festival returns to Harbor Way on Saturday, October 17, 2026, running from 10am to 5pm. Timed to celebrate the opening of lobster season, this free event highlights the bounty of the Santa Barbara Channel and honors the local commercial fishing community that contributes millions to the local economy.
Attendees can meet local fishermen on the pier and select fresh-caught lobster, crab, and uni, or sample dishes from specialty food stalls offering fish tacos, oysters, clam chowder, seafood paella, and barbecued albacore. Alongside all the great seafood, attendees can also enjoy live music on the mainstage, shop art & gifts, free harbor boat rides, and dockside vessel tours.
Learn more about the event here: https://santabarbaraca.gov/things-do/waterfront/waterfront-news-and-events/santa-barbara-harbor-seafood-festival
See you on the harbor!
