Night scene of an outdoor cultural event with lanterns hanging overhead and a crowd watching a projection on a building in Chinatown, with a large black-and-white image of a person's face and handwritten text displayed.

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Saturday, February 6 from 4-8PM
El Presidio de Santa Bárbara State Historic Park  • 123 E. Canon Perdido

YEAR OF THE GOAT FESTIVAL

Join us on Saturday, February 6, 2027, for SBTHP's YEAR OF THE GOAT Festival to kick off the Lunar New Year with our local AAPI communities!  

Bring your family and friends to El Presidio de Santa Bárbara State Historic Park in the heart of the Presidio Neighborhood to celebrate Santa Barbara's diverse AAPI cultures, customs and history!

Enjoy free, family-friendly cultural and educational offerings; including live cultural performances, mahjong lessons, Asian food trucks & offerings, Chinatown & Nihonmachi history walking tours, exhibits & displays, and hands-on arts & educational activities.

Browse the YEAR OF THE GOAT Night Market, our pop-up market featuring local AAPI artisans and small businesses.  

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Festival Details

Chinese New Year celebration outside Jimmy’s Oriental Gardens, 1967. Gift of Tommy Chung. 

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:

  • - COMING SOON

Festival General Information:

  • When: Saturday, February 6, 2027 – 4-8pm  

  • Where: El Presidio de Santa Bárbara State Historic Park - 123 E. Canon Perdido St. 

  • Free parking (follow “Event Parking” signs) 

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