San Juan Capistrano Fiesta Grande Wednesday March 18 2026.
Fiesta Grande is the kickoff to the Swallows Day Parade Season.
Wednesday March 18 2026: Fiesta Grande at Swallows Inn
6:00pm-9:00pm
Fiesta Grande Features
Live Music
Contests and Prizes
Best Existing Mustachen Contest
Best Existing Beard Contest
Hairiest Man Contest
Best Smooth Puss Contest
Best Outlaw Man Contest
Best Outlaw Woman Contest
Best Prairie Woman Contest
Best Belt Buckle Contest
Best Western Hat Contest
Best Boots Contest
Best Soiled Dove / Saloon Girl Contest
Swallows Inn is located at 31786 Camino Capistrano in San Juan Capistrano California.
Friday March 20 2026: Hoos’ Gow Day
9:00am-4:00pm: The Streets of Downtown San Juan Capistrano
Friday March 20 2026: Frog Jumping Contest at Los Rios Park
4:00pm-6:00pm
Saturday March 21 2026: Swallows Day Parade
11:00am-1:00pm in Downtown San Juan Capistrano
Saturday March 21 2026: Mercado Street Fair
9:00am-5:00pm at Historic Town Center (HTC) Park in downtown San Juan Capistrano
Times and Dates are subject to change.
Please contact the event organizer for the most up to date information