Wharf Wednesday Concert to feature King Bee

Unfortunately, May 3rd Wharf Wednesday is cancelled due to rain There’s no better view of Santa Barbara than from Stearns Wharf and there’s no better time to experience it than on Wharf Wednesdays. As a follow on to last year’s 150th Anniversary, free concerts will be on the first Wednesday in 2023, through October. Wharf …

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Wharf Wednesday Concert line up

As a follow on from last years 150th anniversary, Stearns Wharf merchants will hold Wharf Wednesdays on the first Wednesday of each month through October. Live music: Out of the Blue April 5th 4:00 – 6:00PM King Bee May 3rd 4:00 – 6:00 PM Do No Harm Band June 7th 6:00 – 8:00 PM Double …

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2023 Wharf Wednesday’s concert series

Wharf Wednesday Concert Series starts out with Out of the Blue on April 5th April 5th – Out Of The Blue There’s no better view of Santa Barbara than from Stearns Wharf and there’s no better time to experience it than on Wharf Wednesdays. As a follow on to last year’s 150th Anniversary, free concerts …

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Stearns Wharf Holiday Tree Lighting

On December 11th, join us on Stearns Wharf to kick off the holiday season! At 5:00 PM, before the start of the Parade of Lights boat parade, they will switch on the lights of a beautiful 25-foot Green White Fir on Stearns Wharf to officially open the holiday season for the waterfront. The 36th Annual …

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Parade of Lights

  December 11th, 2022 The 36th Santa Barbara Boat Parade of Lights.   Schedule Noon             Winter Wonderland opens 1:45 pm         Harbor Patrol picks up Santa at the Launch Ramp 2:00 pm         Santa arrives at Winter Wonderland 2:30 pm         Human Powered registration begins at Travel Hoist Pier 3:00 pm         Skippers Meeting – Marine Center Classroom …

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Wharf Wednesday Concert to feature the Hoodlum Friends

It may be moving into winter but things are heating up on Stearns Wharf! In honor of this iconic structure’s 150th anniversary, Stearns Wharf merchants are holding Wharf Wednesdays on the first Wednesday of each month. There are anniversary specials, free concerts, a bit of history and lots of fun, family-friendly activities. Wharf Wednesday on …

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Wharf Wednesday Concert to feature The Paradise Kings is CANCELLED

Wharf Wednesday November 2nd is CANCELLED due to inclement weather Wharf Wednesday on November 2nd will also feature live music by The Paradise Kings.  The free concert will rock the Wharf from 5pm to 7pm.  The Paradise Kings play a variety of cover and original material that includes rock, blues, and a few swing tunes …

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STEARNS WHARF 150TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION October 8th

To celebrate the 150th birthday of Stearns Wharf, a grand birthday bash is planned for Saturday, October 8 from 11:00 am to 7:15pm. This iconic structure, which has served as Santa Barbara’s front door, the birthplace of an industry, and the community’s plank park, will be honored by cannon battles with a tall ship, an Opera …

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Pianos On State

Discover the joy of live music on the street with Pianos on State, and now on Stearns Wharf; between October 4th and October 23rd. Go ahead! Tickle the keys… play a song, or clap for a random stranger playing a concerto on a colorful keyboard! Pianos on State Back to the 150th Anniversary page

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