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3400 Calle Real
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
805-687-0766

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Description:

The Earl Warren Showgrounds was originally developed as the permanent location for the Santa Barbara National Horse and Flower show as well to attract and support other equestrian and agricultural events to the Santa Barbara area. In 1950, a site at the corner of Las Positas Road and Calle Real was selected for the showground. The state of California, using funds provided by the horse show association, purchased 136.5 acres of land at the site. Today the Earl Warren Showgrounds is a 34 acres multi-use property located in the City of Santa Barbara. The property is bordered to the west and north by the Santa Barbara Community Golf Course and Adams Elementary School which were part of the original property; to the east by Las Positas Street and to the south by Highway 101. Facilities include equestrian arena and livestock facilities, 22,000 sq/ft Exhibit Hall, 13,000 sq,/ft Warren Hall, off-track horse racing facility, Reception Garden, In-line Skating Hockey Facility and RV Parking Lot. The Earl Warren Showgrounds is a community asset increases and remains the only public location with relatively large indoor facilities, abundant parking (1007 spaces) and easy freeway access.