The Santa Barbara Harbor & Seafood Festival is returning to the Santa Barbara Harbor this Saturday, October 18! From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., locals and visitors alike can enjoy a variety of fresh and sustainable local seafood -- think lobster, uni, oysters, and paella -- while also enjoying boat rides, vessel tours, live music, and other family-friendly fun. This annual event is free and a can't miss weekend activity!
Here's what you can look forward to at the festival!
- Delicious and sustainably harvested seafood
- Meet fisherman face-to-face
- Local speciality booths selling a variety of seafood dishes
- Live music on the Mainstage, featuring Juan Dolor, Spencer the Gardner, and Cornerstone
- Shop unique art, clothing, and keepsakes
- Free vessel tours on the Coast Guard Cutter Blackfin and the Tall Ship Mystic Whaler
- Sailing lessons offered by SB Sailing center
The Harbor & Seafood Festival reminds us that Santa Barbara Harbor is a working harbor where more than 100 commercial fisherman land millions of pounds of seafood each year, contributing 30 million to both the local and greater economy. To encourage sustainable transportation, festivalgoers can take advantage of free bike valet services provided by MOVE Santa Barbara County. Learn more about the event here.
