The 11th Annual Buddy Walk & Festival, which benefits the Down Syndrome Association of Santa Barbara County (DSASBC), will be 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, June 17 on the Great Meadow at Chase Palm Park.
The fundraiser will feature live music from The Rincons, Katy Caballero and McKenna Gemberling.
The Buddy Walk & Festival focuses on fostering inclusion and raising awareness for all those with special needs and their families in the community; activities for all, including carnival-style games, crafts, silent auction, raffle, face painting, vendor fair and informational booths; as well as a short ceremonial fundraising walk around Chase Palm Park promoting acceptance and inclusion of all individuals with Down syndrome.
Home Depot, Devereux, Alpha Resource Center, AMR, Santa Barbara County Sheriff, and California Highway Patrol will be onsite with information and activities.
Registration includes admission to the Buddy Walk & Festival, event t-shirt, lunch, snacks and all activities. Registration fees are $25 for adults, $15 for adults with Down syndrome, and $10 for children ages 3-17.
Registration is required to participate in the Buddy Walk & Festival. Register in person the day of or online at www.dsasbc.org.
Net proceeds from the Buddy Walk & Festival stay in Santa Barbara County, allowing the DSASBC to support new and expectant parents, enrichment programs, activities, and parent support to enhance the lives of individuals with Down syndrome, as well as all differently-abled individuals and their families countywide.