Location Spotlight: Earl Warren Showgrounds
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.
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. Facilities include 22,000 sq/ft Exhibit Hall, 13,000 sq,/ft Warren Hall, and reception Garden.
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.
This is a Ceremony and Reception or Reception Only Venue
Receptions mainly although we do have a garden available for Ceremonies
For more information on pricing and availability contact:
NAME: Rosie Miranda Facility Coordinator
EMAIL: rosie@earlwarren.com
PHONE: 805-687-0766 est. 230
Pricing: $
Exhibit Building: $1,700.00 Bldg only
Warren Hall (including Community Room): $1,700.00 Bldg only
Earl’s Place: $1,200.00 Bldg only
Garden Patio: $450.00
Main Arena: $2,500.00
Lawn Areas: $600.00/Lawn
Parking Lots:$600.00 – $1,200.00
Non-Profit Groups receive 20% discount on all building and grounds rentals. An additional fee will be added on for holidays.
**Earl Warren Showgrounds does have package rates for those interested, package includes; Room Rental, Tables,
Chairs, Dance Floor, Stage (if needed), Use of Kitchen & Insurance. The package pricing is based on the amount of guests expected
Capacity:
Exhibit Building: 2,200
Warren Hall (including Community Room): 800
Earl’s Place –220
Garden Patio: 150
Main Arena: 3,000
Lawn Areas: Ranges from 50 – 150 (Open lawns)
Areas:
Exhibit Building
Warren Hall (including Community Room)
Earl’s Place
Garden Patio
Main Arena
Lawn Areas
Parking Lots
Restrooms: on site
Requirements: Contract between Earl Warren Showgrounds and Client.
Deposit: A non-refundable deposit is required at the time the reservation is made. Reservations for events at the Showgrounds can be made up to twelve months in advance. Events booked within a twelve month period are held on a firm basis with a deposit.
Security Personnel: It is the policy of the Showgrounds to have security present for all events. The number and type of security personnel required will be determined by management. The Showgrounds requires that only the licensed Showground’s security company may perform security services on the premises.
Bridal Dressing Room: No
Time Allotments: 8:00 am – 12:00 midnight for indoor events & 8:00 am – 10:00 pm for outdoor events. A written request to operate an event beyond the policy is required prior to the start of the event.
Catering: May bring their own caterers
Parking: Parking is free to all events with non-paying guests. Parking will be charged for all paid attendance events.
Ample parking – Yes
Need Shuttles – No
Need Valet – No
Music: Same as Time Allotments
Alcohol Policy: All alcohol must be purchased and served by the Santa Barbara ShowgroundsFoundation. (No outside alcohol allowed in)
What is Provided: with building rental only;
Tables No
Chairs No
Decor No
China, glass, silver No
What is Provided: with package rental;
Tables Yes
Chairs Yes
Decor Yes
China, glass, silver Yes
Decorations:
Restrictions – No holes into walls
Event Insurance: Renters are required to provide evidence of authorized insurance for the term of the Rental Agreement protecting the liability of the State of California and the 19th DAA, their officers, servants, agents and employees, from occurrences as to commercial general liability insurance (and automobile liability insurance, if applicable) which are limited to the operations of the contractor. Please see Showgrounds Policy for detailed instructions.
Cancellation Policy:
Deposit is non-refundable.
Location Address: 3400 Calle Real, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
Phone: (805) 687-0766
Email: Rosie@earlwarren.com
Website: www.earlwarren.com
