Saturday, August 15 from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. at the Lake Los Carneros Dam
The best dam dinner you have ever had is on Saturday, August 15 at the scenic Lake Los Carneros Dam from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. Watch this video invite to find out more about Goleta’s favorite August tradition. If you have gone to Goleta’s Dam Dinner before you know how sweet and simple this community event is, and if you haven’t been, now is your chance. New this year, we are encouraging everyone to wear a straw hat for a photo opportunity!
Here is what to expect:
Tables and chairs are set-up along the dam with breathtaking views of Lake Los Carneros and the mountains. Bring your own picnic dinner and beverages or purchase food at the event from Lobo Butcher Shop. Enjoy live bluegrass music courtesy of the Salt Martians. Commemorate the event with a Dam Dinner t-shirt. Bring the kids – there will be face painters, Kona Ice, and the Goleta Valley Library Bookvan with an art project.
Make sure to wear your walking shoes and leave your pets at home.
How to get to the event:
Enter off N. La Patera Lane or Stow House at 304 N. Los Carneros Road.
As an added bonus this year, Cycling Without Age will be at the La Patera entrance with two trishaws to give a ride to anyone who needs it. This is provided by our partnership with MOVE Santa Barbara County and is great way for anyone with mobility issues to still enjoy the event.
There is also a complimentary MOVE Santa Barbara County bike valet for scooters, bikes and e-bikes near the N. La Patera Lane entrance,
As a reminder, the City has a plastic reduction ordinance in place, and we ask you to please not bring single-use plastics. Attendees will receive a reusable Go Green Goleta travel utensil set to use and keep. Learn more about Plastic Free Goleta here: www.cityofgoleta.org/plasticfreegoleta. #GoGreenGoleta
Goleta’s Dam Dinner is organized by the City of Goleta and the Goleta Valley Historical Society with special thanks to Big Hammer Lures, Creekside Restaurant, Devereux, Fuel Depot & The Point Market, MarBorg, and the Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce.
We can’t wait to see you August 15th at the #BestDamDinner!
Photos from 2025 Dam Dinner
