2017 Festival Schedule

The 2017 schedule makes up the 80th edition of Santa Barbara’s ultimate summer sports festival. This year’s festival is scheduled to begin on Thursday, June 29 and run through Sunday, July 9th.

All events are free for spectators and fans.

Competitor registrations are managed by the individual events. Please check with event directors regarding registration for any event listed below that doesn’t include a link for registration.   

Select Events fall outside the festival dates.

TUESDAY – 6/27/2017


Semana Nautica Art Show: Event FlyerSubmission Details • Cabrillo Arts Pavilion
June 27 through July 27

THURSDAY – 6/29/2017


Reef & Run Summer Series: On-Site Registration • Event Website • East Beach
5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Semana Nautica 5-Mile Biathlon: Registration Info • East Beach
6:15 p.m.

FRIDAY – 6/30/2017


Reg Richardson Masters Swim Meet: Event Info •  Los Baños del Mar Pool
6:00 p.m.

SATURDAY – 7/1/2017


Mullen and Henzell One Mile Ocean Swim: Registration Info • East Beach
9:00 a.m. to completion

CBVA Men’s Open Volleyball Tournament: Register Here • East Beach Bath House
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Semana Nautica Age Group Swim Meet:  Event Info •  Los Baños del Mar Pool
8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Reg Richardson Masters Swim Meet:  Event Info •  Los Baños del Mar Pool
2:30 p.m.

SUNDAY – 7/2/2017


3-Mile Ocean Swim: Registration Info • East Beach
9:00 a.m. to completion

CBVA Women’s Open Volleyball Tournament: Register Here • East Beach Bath House
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Semana Nautica Age Group Swim Meet:  Event Info •  Los Baños del Mar Pool
8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

MONDAY – 7/3/2017


Ocean Water Polo Exhibition •  Stearns Wharf
Noon to 3:00 p.m.

TUESDAY – 7/4/2017


Semana Nautica 15K Run:  Event Info •  Event Registration •  Elings Park
8:00 a.m. to completion

54th Annual 4th of July Parade: State & Micheltorena •  Event Info
12:00 p.m. to completion

WEDNESDAY – 7/5/2017


No Events Scheduled

THURSDAY – 7/6/2017


Reef & Run Summer Series: On-Site Registration • Event Website • East Beach
5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

FRIDAY – 7/7/2017


No Events Scheduled

SATURDAY – 7/8/2017


Run to Surf Adventure Challenge:  Event Website •  Leadbetter Beach Park
10:00 a.m.

Krazy Kardboard Kayak Race: SBMM.org or call 805 962-8404 •  On-Site Registration Available at Noon (As space permits) •  West Beach
1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

81st Santa Barbara Tennis Open: Register Here • Municipal Tennis Courts & Pershing Park
7:00 a.m. to completion

SUNDAY – 7/9/2017


Semana Nautica 6-Mile Ocean Swim: Registration Form & Info • Goleta Beach to Hendry’s Beach
9:00 a.m. to completion

81st Santa Barbara Tennis Open: Register Here • Municipal Tennis Courts & Pershing Park
7:00 a.m. to completion

SATURDAY – 7/15/2017


CBVA Masters Volleyball Tournament: Register Here • East Beach Courts
9:00 a.m. to Finish