The Annual Santa Barbara Fair and Expo is planned for April 25-28 and May 3-5, 2024 at the Earl Warren Showgrounds, 3400 Calle Real, Santa Barbara.

The event will feature carnival rides, farm animals, fair food, great live entertainment and more. There will be over 30 rides and attractions, pony rides, petting zoo, kids' carnival, live entertainment featuring music, illusions, dancing, magic and more, expo showcase of local foods, wine and beer, arts and crafts, horticulture and fine arts displays, free samples of featured desserts, appetizers and other foods at the Fair & Expo Cooking Contest and interactive exhibits. Fair hours as follows:

• Thursday April 25th, 4pm - 9pm (Carnival 10pm)

• Friday April 26th, 4pm - 10pm (Carnival 12am)

• Saturday April 27th, 11am - 10pm (Carnival 12am)

• Sunday April 28th, 11am - 9pm (Carnival 10pm)

• Friday May 3rd, 4pm - 9pm (Carnival 10pm)

• Saturday May 4th, 11am - 10pm (Carnival 12am)

• Sunday May 5th, 11am - 9pm (Carnival 10pm)

For more information and to purchase tickets, visit earlwarren.com/events/santa-barbara-fair-and-expo.