DOWNTOWN FRIDAYS SANTA MARIA
Santa Maria’s popular Downtown Fridays will kick off its 11th year on Friday, March 27th, 2026. A family-friendly festival with rows of food vendors, live music from local bands, and lots of stuff for kids too! This season will bring new and expanded attractions.
This family-friendly event in Santa Maria’s downtown will occur every Friday from 5:30pm-8:30pm at it's new location at McCelland Street from the library to Boone street. Taking place through September 25th, 2026, weather permitting. Admission and parking are free. Parking is available at the mall parking in 1.5 blocks from entrance, also at the library or Court House parking. Live music will include both Spanish and English entertainment.
The event is a result of the City’s “Downtown Plan” which focuses on ways to help draw in more visitors to the downtown area. Downtown Fridays was started not only to give residents and visitors something to do but also to benefit nearby businesses.
Downtown Fridays quickly proved to be a great success with its launch in 2016. Attracting over 2,000 people every week, it made a positive impact by generating more customers for nearby businesses.
Once a month, the beer and wine tent will feature local breweries and wineries. There is an option to have private parties for businesses or organizations, with tents near the stage.
Traffic patrol officers and the Downtown Trolley will assist event-goers crossing Broadway.
The community event is a partnership among the City of Santa Maria and local event promoters Ed Carcarey and Sofia Lariz. Questions may be directed to Ed Carcarey at edcarcarey@yahoo.com or (805) 331-4744.
This family-friendly event in Santa Maria’s downtown will occur every Friday from 5:30pm-8:30pm at it's new location at McCelland Street from the library to Boone street. Taking place through September 25th, 2026, weather permitting. Admission and parking are free. Parking is available at the mall parking in 1.5 blocks from entrance, also at the library or Court House parking. Live music will include both Spanish and English entertainment.
The event is a result of the City’s “Downtown Plan” which focuses on ways to help draw in more visitors to the downtown area. Downtown Fridays was started not only to give residents and visitors something to do but also to benefit nearby businesses.
Downtown Fridays quickly proved to be a great success with its launch in 2016. Attracting over 2,000 people every week, it made a positive impact by generating more customers for nearby businesses.
Once a month, the beer and wine tent will feature local breweries and wineries. There is an option to have private parties for businesses or organizations, with tents near the stage.
Traffic patrol officers and the Downtown Trolley will assist event-goers crossing Broadway.
The community event is a partnership among the City of Santa Maria and local event promoters Ed Carcarey and Sofia Lariz. Questions may be directed to Ed Carcarey at edcarcarey@yahoo.com or (805) 331-4744.
