Andy Devine, the "World's Greatest Matador", engages in a bullfight with a dubious bovine supplied by Buster Keaton, and musical numbers are provided by Joe Morrison and The Garland Sisters.

La Fiesta de Santa Barbara has been preserved due to its historical and cultural significance, particularly as an example of early color cinematography.

The inclusion in the registry underscores its value and encourages ongoing efforts to prevent deterioration from aging film stock and fading Technicolor prints.

The short film has also been made available on home media, which has helped it reach a wider audience and maintain relevance in popular culture.

It appears as a "special feature" on select DVD and Blu-ray compilations that focus on classic Hollywood shorts, early color films, and MGM retrospectives.