Santa Barbara kicked off its first day of summer last weekend with the lively Summer Solstice Parade, drawing an estimated 100,000 visitors. Photos of the Sci-Fi themed event can be viewed here. There are many more festivals and events scheduled in and around Santa Barbara this summer, along with some much anticipated new real estate listings. Please see the following list of popular events, and stay tuned for upcoming information on real estate trends and opportunities throughout the season. I hope to see you this summer and appreciate your inquiries!

June 27 – Rods and Roses, Linden Avenue in Carpinteria, 10am–3:30pm

June 27 – Santa Barbara Wine Festival, Museum of Natural History, 2559 Puesta del Sol in Santa Barbara, 2‑5pm

July 4 – Santa Barbara 4th of July Parade, State Street in Santa Barbara, 1pm

July 4 – Santa Barbara 4th of July Celebration, West Beach in Santa Barbara, 3-9pm

July 11 – LotusFest, Lotusland in Montecito, 2-5pm

July 18 – California Wine Festival/Beachside Wine Festival, 236 E. Cabrillo Boulevard in Santa Barbara, 1-4pm

July 19 – Santa Barbara French Festival, 300 W. Alamar in Santa Barbara, 11am-7pm

August 1-2 – Santa Barbara Greek Festival, 300 W. Alamar in Santa Barbara, 11am-7pm

August 5-9 – Old Spanish Days Fiesta, Click here to view schedule and locations in Santa Barbara