Santa Maria Strawberry Festival
Santa Barbara County Fair

Press Releases & Public Postings

Press Releases — 2026

Oct 28, 2026First-Ever “A Very Merry Holiday Market” December 12 & 13
Mar 17, 2026SF / SMV Partnership

2026 New / Updated Policies — Pending Approval

Press Releases — 2025

Feb 5, 2025Press Release
Mar 4, 2025Local Fair CEO Pursues New Opportunity
Apr 1, 2025Press Release
May 13, 2025Russell Dickerson
May 19, 2025Los Lonely Boys
May 27, 2025Larry Fleet
Sep 24, 2025Hancock Superintendent/President Appointed to Santa Maria Fair Board
Nov 21, 2025CEO Announcement

Public Postings — Form 802

Request for Proposal (RFP)

RFP Award Notice

RFP #26-01C — Carnival (Notice of Proposed Award)