Fiesta de Santiago 2026
Saturday, August 1, 2026 • Santiago Retreat Center
Faith • Family • Food • Music • Fun
Join us for a joyful summer celebration honoring the Feast of Saint James at Santiago Retreat Center. Enjoy a full day of family fun, live entertainment, great food, fellowship, and worship on our beautiful grounds in the foothills of the Santa Ana Mountains.
Special guest, Father Stan Fortuna!
Father Stan Fortuna is a Franciscan friar, priest, musician, and founding member of the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal. Raised in a Greek-Italian family, his path to the priesthood included seasons of doubt, a serious love for music, and a deepening call to serve Christ among the poor.
Known for his street ministry in the South Bronx and his creative evangelization through jazz, hip-hop, and spoken word, Father Stan has become a bridge between generations of Catholic artists. Often regarded as a pioneer of Catholic hip hop, he brings faith, mercy, and joy to the stage and the streets, always pointing people toward Christ through music, service, and love.
And entertainment by Jacky Ibarra!
Pasadena native Jacky Ibarra is a classically trained vocalist whose versatile repertoire spans opera, mariachi, jazz, and pop. She has performed on prestigious stages around the world, including St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican, the Hollywood Bowl's Mariachi USA Festival, and cultural events throughout Europe, Jerusalem, and Los Angeles.
Her debut album Acércate a Mí reached #3 on the Christian music charts and earned a Best New Christian Artist nomination. Jacky has shared the stage with acclaimed artists including Plácido Domingo, Gloria Estefan, and Enrique Iglesias, and for more than 24 years has served as a featured vocalist at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels in celebration of Our Lady of Guadalupe.
Mariachi Music provided by Rhythmo
The All American Boys Chorus will also be performing!
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Proceeds benefit Summer Camp Scholarships.
As a special thank-you, all families registered for a 2026 Summer Camp are eligible to receive two complimentary tickets to Fiesta de Santiago.
A Day for the Whole Family
🐐 Petting Zoo (Featured Attraction)
🏊 Swimming Pool
⚽ Family Activities & Games
🎵 Live Entertainment & Music
⛪ Vigil Mass Celebrating Saint James
🍽 Festival Dinner & Live Music
Fiesta de Santiago 2026 Event Schedule
1:00 PM — Gates Open
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Petting Zoo
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Swimming Pool
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Family Activities & Games
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Food & Vendor Booths Open
2:00 PM — Rythmo Mariachi
2:45 PM — All American Boys Chorus
Patriotic Salute
Throughout the Afternoon
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Live Music
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Family Games
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Children's Activities
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Fellowship & Festival Fun
4:00 PM — Vigil Mass Celebrating Saint James
Celebrated by Fr. Stan Fortuna, CFR and concelebrating priests.
5:00 PM — Festival Dinner
Cuisine from the Camino de Santiago
Dinner music provided by Los Pinguos
6:00 PM — Special Performance
Jacky Ibarra, Vocalist
6:30 PM — Concert
Fr. Stan Fortuna, CFR
7:30 PM — Event Concludes
*program subject to change with no prior notice
A Celebration with Meaning
This year's Fiesta de Santiago takes place during the 250th anniversary year of both the United States and nearby Mission San Juan Capistrano, offering a unique opportunity to celebrate our faith, our heritage, and our community together.
Join us for a memorable day of fellowship, fun, and gratitude as we honor Saint James and support the mission of Santiago Retreat Center.
🎟 Use the form below to register today!
No pets, please.
