Celebrate Independence Day with the Goleta Valley Historical Society’s family-friendly Old Fashioned Fourth of July! Head over to Rancho La Patera & Stow House (304 N. Los Carneros Road) from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and enjoy a fun, in-person event filled with tradition, community spirit, and good old-fashioned July 4th vibes. Bring your family and friends for a memorable day celebrating independence the way it used to be done!

Enjoy live music by the Cadillac Angels (11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.) and the Americana Cats (1:30 – 3:30 p.m.) and food trucks. The kids will love the pony rides, tractor rides, ranch yard, face painting and kids crafts.

The Central Coast Vintage Machinery Association, the Model A Club of Santa Barbara, and the Santa Barbara County Genealogical Society will also be returning this year.

Tickets are $20 for adults, $10 for children – purchase in advance or at the door. Proceeds benefit the Goleta Valley Historical Society.  More info: https://goletahistory.org/old-fashioned-4th-july/.