Wednesday, August 28, 2013

4th Annual Tequila Harvest Festival Saturday August 31st at Eling's Park


Saturday, August 31
3-7 pm
Eling's Park
Santa Barbara


Event Details

Ascend to the lush grassy hilltop of Elings Park to experience California’s premier tequila tasting event at our 4th Annual Santa Barbara Tequila Harvest Festival. Presented by The Berry Man, Inc. and benefiting Elings Park. Imbibe from over 50 premium hand selected tequilas and mezcales. Savor gourmet appetizers from top local chefs and enjoy live musical entertainment by Instone and Trio Primavera. Don’t miss this festive summertime upscale event! Ticket price includes all tequila/mezcal and food samples.

SBTH 2013: Date & Time

Saturday, August 31, 2013 from 4:00PM to 7:00PM (PDT)3 lion media

SBTH 2013: Location

Elings Park1298 Las Positas Rd.
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
(805) 569-5611

SBTH 2013: Festival Schedule

  • VIP Entrance Time: 3:00PM
  • VIP Advanced Tasting: 3:00Pm – 4:00PM
  • General Entrance Time: 4:00PM
  • VIP Presentation – “Essence of Tequila” with Tequila Neat: 4:00PM – 5:00PM
  • Silent Raffle benefiting Elings Park: 3:00PM – 7:00PM
  • Silent Raffle Winner Announcement: 6:30PM
  • SBTH 2013 Closing: 7:00PM
  • SBTH After Party: 9:00PM SBTH 2012 3 Lion Media 1

SBTH 2013: Tickets

(Online ticket orders available until Noon of August 31, 2013)
VIP Admission Tickets Include: Starting at $80 per Person Buy VIP Tickets
  • VIP Admission Door Time: 3pm to 7PM
  • Separate VIP Entrance line into SBTH 2013
  • One (1) hour advanced tasting of Main Exhibition Tents before doors open to General Admission.
  • Receive the SBTH 2013 Official Tasting Glass. Hand selected to glassware designed to bring our the true connoisseur in you.
  • “Essence of Tequila” presentation and tasting session with Kelly Cash of Tequila Neat in the VIP Tent. (From 4PM to 5PM)
  • Sample Extra-AƱejos and other distilled Spirits not found in the Main Exhibition Tents during Tequila Neat’s Presentation.
  • Experience specially made appetizers showcasing the infusion of tequila in delectable dishes only found during the “Essence of Tequila” presentation.
  • Sample from 30 Premium Tequila and Mezcal labels in the Main Exhibition Tents.
  • Savor delicious appetizers from local local restaurants.
  • Enjoy live Latin Music and entertainment.
  • Participate in the SBTH 2013 Silent Raffle for a chance to take your favorite Tequila or Mezcal home. 100% of all proceeds from the Silent Raffle directly benefit this years beneficiary, Elings ParkSBTH 2012 3 Lion Media 2
General Admission Tickets Include: Starting at $45 per Person Buy General Tickets
  • General Admission Door Time: 4pm to 7pm
  • Sample from 30 Premium Tequila and Mezcal labels in the Main Exhibition Tents.
  • Savor delicious appetizers from local local restaurants.
  • Enjoy live Latin Music and entertainment.
  • Participate in the SBTH 2013 Silent Raffle for a chance to take your favorite Tequila or Mezcal home. 100% of all proceeds from the Silent Raffle directly benefit this years beneficiary, Elings Park3 lion media
Group Rate Tickets: $40 per Person (10+ persons) Buy Group Tickets
  • If a few is good, a group is better when buying your General Admission tickets to the 4th Annual Santa Barbara Tequila Harvest Festival. We are offering discounted tickets rates for groups of 10 or more. The best part is we are offer this low group rate all the way up to the day before the festival or while supplies last.
Designated Driver Tickets: $30 per Person Buy Designated Driver Ticket
  • We desire nothing more than to have our guest to arrive and leave the Santa Barbara Tequila Harvest Festival safe and sound. One way of doing this is to assign a Designated Driver. We are offering Deeply Discounts Ticket Rates to designated drivers, so that they may partake in the entertainment, enjoy the delicious food, and activities with family and friends. Designated Drivers will not be served alcohol and will receive a special colored wristband. SBTH 2012 R&V 1
Tickets Delivery:
  • Tickets are being sent electronically as PDF tickets. PDF tickets will be attached to the bottom your order conformation email. Please Print and bring tickets to event entrance.
  • Have a Smartphone? Think Green. Download the Eventbrite App for iPhone or Android to access and display your tickets and scan-able barcodes right on your phones!
Ticket Refund and Transfer Policy:
  • All Ticket Sales are Final and Non-Refundable.
  • Ticket Transfers are available. To begin a Ticket Transfer start by going here. For instructions, please read Transfer Tickets to Someone Else.

SBTH 2013: Dress Code

The Santa Barbara Tequila Harvest Festival will be held outdoors in a large grass area on a beautiful summer afternoon.
Recommended  Attire:
Ladies: A light top with slacks or a sundress with wedges, flats, or sandals instead of heels (we don’t want you sinking into the grass) and a fashionable summer hat.
Gentlemen: A nice button-down shirt and khaki pants or shorts with loafers and a Panama or Trilby hat.3 lion media

SBTH 2013: Silent Raffle

Make sure not to forget your checkbook as you will have the opportunity to bid on your favorite Tequila, Mezcal, or other great auction items in our $5 per ticket Silent Raffle. Bid as mich as you would like and as often as you would like. Remember 100% of all proceeds from the Silent Raffle directly benefit Elings Park, this years beneficiary of the 4th Annual Santa Barbara Tequila Harvest Festival.

SBTH 2013: Parking & Transportation

Transportation:
We highly encourage the use of a taxi cab as the means of transportation to get to and from the the Santa Barbara Tequila Harvest Festival. This way you avoid the  hassle of dealing with limited parking and a $5 parking fee. Honestly, after sampling from 30 Premium Tequila and Mezcal labels, you just might find yourself  in need of a taxi cab. There will be convenient Taxi drop-off and pick-up zone located right in front of the entrance gate. To sweeten the deal, we have partnered with Beachside Cab Company and they will be offering Special Rates to all who reserve and mention that there destination is the Santa Barbara Tequila Harvest Festival. Reserve your taxi cab by calling (805) 966-5600. 3 lion media
Parking:
Two Parking Locations will be available: ($5 Parking Fee at both.)
  1. Elings Park located at 1298 Las Positas Rd Santa Barbara, CA 93105 (Map)
  2. First Baptist Church of Santa Barbara located at 949 Veronica Springs Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93105-4598 (Map).
  • A shuttle service will be provided to and from First Baptist Church of Santa Barbara Parking Lot.
  • We recommend going to First Baptist Church of Santa Barbara Parking lot if arriving after 5PM. (Elings Park Parking Lot likely to be full by this time.)


This is a 21 and Over ONLY event.

* * * * * Remember to Please Harvest Responsibly * * * * *

Sunday, August 25, 2013

Fabulous Video Tour of the beautiful Santa Barbara area


I discovered this wonderful video of our beautiful communities last year without knowing who to credit for it.  I have since discovered the name of the producer and am adding the link here again.







Thank you Kart Damman Armann for creating this wonderful tour!

"Santa Barbara, 90 miles north of Los Angeles, California, is one of the most beautiful cities in Southern California. Santa Barbara has beautiful beaches, splendid mountains and a vibrant culture. It also has wonderful hotels and restaurants".

"This is a homemade video, with commentary, of some of our favorite sites".

Friday, August 23, 2013

Dog Show Friday, Saturday and Sunday, August 23, 24 and 25th at Earl Warren Show Grounds

The Santa Barbara Kennel Club will host its 104th and 105th SBKC Dog Shows.
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The Santa Barbara Kennel Club Dog Show started in 1919, and is one of the oldest and most prestigious dog shows in the country.

The shows will take place from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 24 and Sunday, Aug. 25 at the Earl Warren Showgrounds in Santa Barbara.

A portion of the proceeds from the admission will go to support three Santa Barbara County police dogs.

In conjunction with the SBKC Dog Show, the Simi Valley Kennel Club will host its show on Friday, Aug. 23 and the Conejo Kennel Club Show will take place on Monday, Aug. 26 at the same location, making this an exciting four-day weekend.

Also happening this year are the fourth annual Breeder’s Showcase, the Bullygangza and the Sighthound Spectacular. These events offer a great opportunity for families to ask questions of the experts and find out which breed is right for them.

More than 175 breeds will be represented over the four days. In addition, a Dog Show Tour at 10 a.m. both days will show attendants the ins-and-outs of the dog show.
Click here for more information about the Santa Barbara Kennel Club.

Santa Barbara Kennel Club
presents
Saturday, August 24th, 2013
An exciting new competition just for
Sighthounds
Over $2,000 in Cash prizes
Who is eligible: Best of Breed, Best of Winners
Best Opposite Sex (where awarded)
What Breeds are eligible?
Afghan Hound, Basenji, Borzoi, Greyhound, Ibizan Hound, Italian Greyhound, 
Irish Wolfhound, Pharaoh Hound, Portuguese Podengo Peguenos, Rhodesian 
Ridgeback, Scottish Deerhound, Saluki, Whippet. BOB and BOS from miscellaneous – Azawakh, Cirneco dell’Etna & Sloughi
Judge: Mr. Bo Bengtson
For additional information contact:
Abbe Shaw: 805-689-7119 or 805-969-1234
Email: abaca101@aol.com

Thursday, August 22, 2013

Open Studios Tour August 24 & 25, 11am - 5 pm


Santa Barbara Studio Artists



2 Summer Days

SATURDAY and SUNDAY,
August 24 and 25, 2013


Tour the creative workshops of the all-professional Santa Barbara Studio Artists 12th Annual Open Studio Tour

A Journey of Art and Soul

Santa Barbara's leading artists open their studios for the Santa Barbara Studio Artists Annual Tour during the last full weekend of August.  Join art aficionados from across the country in discovering fascinating studios.  Meet the artists in their private studios and have first pick of top quality artwork.

Tickets for the entire weekend, including the Opening Reception, are:

Regular purchase $20
Group purchase (two or more) $15/each
Children 12 and under - free

 or in person at Santa Barbara Frame Shop and Gallery
1324 State Street, Santa Barbara

Wednesday, August 21, 2013

Monday, August 12, 2013

Santa Barbara Polo Family Fun Day, Sunday August 18th

Sunday Family Fun Day
Open To Public $10 Entry Fee
Santa Barbara Polo and Racquet Club


Sunday August 18 - Goal Polo
Family Fun Day


Sunday’s polo matches are open to the public. Entrance is $10. The tournaments in July and August attract some of the top players in the world. There is grandstand seating available for all general admission spectators and field-level cabanas are available to rent for groups. Dress code is casual although many people enjoy dressing up. Call (805) 684-5819 for details.

Village Properties is hosting a "Fun" Tent.  Be sure to stop by and say hello!

Sunday, August 11, 2013

Zoofari Ball at the Santa Barbara Zoo - August 24th

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Zoofari Ball XXVIII: Rock and Roar

Celebrating the Zoo's Golden Anniversary

Saturday, August 24
5:30 - 11:00 p.m.

For one night only, the Santa Barbara Zoo will transform into the most exclusive club on the American Riviera as Union Bank presents Zoofari Ball XXVIII: Rock & Roar.  Step past the red velvet rope; your name is on the guest list alongside Honorary Chairs Gerd and Pete Jordano.  A swank, suave, sophisticated, and sassy evening of sumptuous food and dancing under the stars to the music of King Bee awaits you.  It could be the world’s most beautiful outdoor night club.  You’ll dance until your feet are sore… then come back for more.   Zoofari usually sells out in advance. For more information, see our Zoofari mini site or call (805) 962-5339, ext. 113. 
Early Closure: General admission ticket sales end at 2:30 p.m., 
Membership admission ends at 3:00 
http://www.sbzoo.org/

Visitor Information

With 30 acres and 500 animals, we've got 1 great Zoo!


"Such a charming place that [it is] worth a visit whether you
have the kids in tow or not." - Insider's Guide to Santa Barbara

Plan Your Visit

An average Zoo visit lasts 2.5 hours; but many guests spend a half day meandering the grounds, taking in the Pacific Ocean views, and enjoying a picnic lunch or dinner after visiting the animals. If you're short on time, our Zoo Map highlights the "Must-See" exhibits. Also, be sure to check out the Visitor Kiosk just inside the front entrance for keeper talks and other events.
Check here for a list of animals that are off exhibit due to Discovery Pavilion construction. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Also, check the event calendar before you visit, as sometimes the Zoo hosts after-hours events that require early closure.   

Admission Tickets

Ticket Prices
Adults 13-64: $14
Children 2-12/Seniors 65+: $10
Children under 2: Free
Parking: $6 (free with SB Zoo Membership)

College Student Discount: $2 off adult admission Monday-Thursday only
Blackout dates: Memorial Day through Labor Day, holidays, 
and Zoo Special events; please call ahead with discount inquiries.
 Santa Barbara Zoo
500 NiƱos Drive
Santa Barbara, CA 93103
Main Phone: (805) 962-5339
Info Line: (805) 962-6310
Admissions Office: (805) 963-5695

Open every day 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., 
except 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. 
on Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas.