Rec Fest
Wednesday, September 22, 2021 1-4pm
This Department of Recreation showcase event is FREE and open to all UCSB students, staff, and faculty! Come see all that Recreation has to offer, sign up for class, join a team, make friends, and have some fun. Whether you are new to campus, a returning student who hasn't explored all that Recreation has to offer, or a curious staff or faculty member, we invite you to "Find Your Fit" and join in on the fun!
Rec Fest (formerly Fun & Fitness Festival) is the UCSB Department of Recreation's annual showcase event that takes place during UCSB's Week of Welcome every Fall quarter of the new academic year. The festival showcases the variety of classes and activities that Recreation offers including FREE fitness, sport, and adventure demos. Information and sign-ups are available for Intramural Sports, Sports Clubs, Athletic Training, Get Up Gauchos, GauchoREC, and more! Participants also enjoy live performances, games, giveaways from our sponsors, and more!
Rec Fest (formerly Fun & Fitness Festival) has been one of the most popular events on campus since the first time it was held in 1993. Over 6,000 students, faculty, and community members attend each year! Join us this year for the fun!
2021 Rec Fest Demo & Activity Schedule
Get up GAUCHOS!
Group Fitness
| Time | Class | Instructor |
| 1:30 - 2 pm | Dynamic Strength & Flexibility | Jill Martin |
| 2:15 - 2:45 pm | Bootcamp | Ben Oler |
| 3 - 3:30 pm | Barre Above® | Cathleen Clarke |
Location: Outdoor Group Fitness Studio behind the Pottery Studio next to North Gate
Group Cycle
| Time | Class | Instructor | |
| 1:30 - 2 pm | Rhythm Ride | Brenda Lear | |
| 2:15 - 2:45 pm |
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Lara Mack | |
| 3 - 3:30 pm |
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Lara Mack |
Location: Outdoor Group Cycle Studio in front of the MAC Entrance
Ongoing Activities
Aerial Silks, Canoe Battleship, Climbing Tower, Inflatable Archery, Fitness Competitions, Log Rolling, MAC Climbing Center, Scuba, and more!
2021 Rec Fest Performance Schedule
| Time | Group | |
| 1:05 pm | UCSB Cheerleading | |
| 1:10 pm | BFOM A Cappella | |
| 1:20 pm | UCSB Tarra | |
| 1:25 pm | Vocal Motion | |
| 1:35 pm | Iaorana te Otea | |
| 1:40 pm | Naked Voices | |
| 1:50 pm | Untitled Dance Company | |
| 1:55 pm | InterVals A Cappella | |
| 2:05 pm | Gaucho R.E.C. Ballroom, Latin, & Night Club Dance Showcase | |
| 2:20 pm | Gaucho R.E.C. Tai Chi Showcase | |
| 2:35 pm |
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| 2:50 pm |
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| 3:10 pm | BFOM A Cappella | |
| 3:20 pm | UCSB Taara | |
| 3:25 pm | Vocal Motion | |
| 3:35 pm | Iaorana te Otea | |
| 3:40 pm | Naked Voices | |
| 3:50 pm | Untitled Dance Company | |
| 3:55 pm | InterVals A Cappella |
- Giveaways from the Department of Recreation and our sponsors (T-Shirts, Gift Certificates, Stickers, and more!)
- Interactive Games
- Meet and sign up for one of our Sport Clubs!
- Gaucho REC demos
- Fitness demos
- Intramural Sports and Sport Club sign-ups
- Live performances including music and entertainment
- Adventure Programs Mobile Climbing Wall, Slacklining, Aerial Silks and more
- Rock Climbing in the Adventure Climbing Center
- Try SCUBA Diving (No Experience Necessary), Log Rolling and Play Canoe Battleship at the Rec Cen Pools
- Athletic Training and Athletic Performance Center information
For questions about the Rec Fest (formerly Fun & Fitness Festival), contact Ashley Marsh at ashley.marsh@recreation.ucsb.edu. For sponsorship and booth, opportunities see Event Sponsorship or contact Melanie Bélanger at mrbelanger@ucsb.edu.