The Central Coast community is invited to celebrate the region’s public lands at the 20th Anniversary Family Fall Festival, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 15 at Rancho La Patera and Stow House in Goleta.
The event is a benefit for Los Padres ForestWatch, a nonprofit organization working to protect the Los Padres National Forest and Carrizo Plain National Monument.
Fall Festival attendees can enjoy local wines, craft brews, food-truck fare such as Buena Onda and 805QuesaBurria Tacos, Kona Ice of Santa Barbara, lawn games, concessions, community circle, face painting, the SB Bubble Guy, Magic by Gene Urban, raffles, and live and cake auctions.
The live auction features an assortment of outdoor adventures and experiences including:
· A stay for six at Solminer Wine Co.’s vineyard barn house with a catered dinner and wine pairing.
· Fletcher Chouinard Designs surfboard complete with fins and leash.
· A guitar signed by Grammy Nominated reggae band Rebelution.
· Four-night surf and stay package for two at LMBK Surf House in Lombok, Indonesia.
A curated online silent auction that runs Sept. 9-15, features outdoor gear from REI; one-of-a-kind art; local wine packages; and items from top local restaurants, shops, artisans, and travel destinations.
Los Padres ForestWatch serves as a watchdog for Los Padres National Forest, coordinates trash cleanups and other volunteer projects, and provides opportunities for underserved youth and their families to experience nature.
Among other projects, ForestWatch is coordinating an effort to halt a 235,000-acre logging and vegetation removal plan across the Los Padres National Forest.
Tickets for the Fall Festival are $50 for adults, $30 for children. Sponsorships begin at $250.
For reservations, visit https://paybee.io/in-person-event/forestwatch/5, or call Camden Gustason, 805-617-4610 ext. 4.