Santa Barbara’s Iconic Stearns Wharf to Celebrate 150th Birthday

Small boat with passengers cruising near Stearns Wharf; American flag visible.

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 performance, live music by Tequila Mockingbird and they Double Wide Kings, Santa Barbara’s Yacht Club Parade of Fleet, Clam Chowder tastings by all the restaurants, a little history, fireworks, and a lot of fun.

In addition to the recreation, restaurants, and shops on the wharf, the day’s events include:

All Day                                                   Pianos on Stearns Wharf (Starting October 4th thru October 23rd )

10:15 AM – 4:15 PM                           Free rides for children 12 and under, Little Toot

11:00 AM – 11:30, & 12:00 PM        Tall Ship Mystic Whaler and Cannon fire

11:00 AM – 4:00 PM                           Scavenger hunt

11:00 AM – 4:00 PM                           Face painting

11:00 AM – 11:45 PM                         Free concert: Opera Santa Barbara – selection of crowd favorites

12:00 – 4:00 PM                                  Chowder tasting

1:00 PM                                                 Yacht Club Parade of Fleet

2:00 – 3:30 PM                                     Free concert: Tequila Mockingbird

4:30 – 7:00 PM                                     Free concert: Double Wide Kings

5:30 – 6:30 PM                                     Celebratory Convocation

7:00 PM                                                 Fireworks

All activities are free and open to the public thanks in part to generous sponsors: Visit Santa Barbara, Jordanos , Montecito Bank and Trust, and the Condor Express.

ATTACHED PHOTOS (above):              Historical photos credit: Edson Smith Photo Collection

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