The Santa Barbara County Search and Rescue Foundation will present Rescue Roundup 2025, a benefit supporting the all-volunteer Santa Barbara County Search and Rescue (SBCSAR) Team, 6-10 p.m. Friday, Oct. 10 at the Santa Barbara Carriage Museum.
Speakers will include Sheriff Bill Brown; UCSB professor MJ, who recently credited his search-and-rescue training in a successful lifesaving effort; and Amy Weaver, CEO of Direct Relief.
Rescue Roundup will feature:
• Barbecue prepared by the Battle of the Badges 2025 Champions, SBCSAR.
• Live DJ and line dancing lessons with the SB Line Dancers.
• K9 search team demonstrations, utility vehicle displays, and technical rope rescue exhibits.
• Silent auction and raffle prizes.
Proceeds from Rescue Roundup directly support SBCSAR programs and equipment, including:
- K9 program expansion
- Drone and bike team equipment
- Advanced medical supplies
- Academy training for new members
- Vehicle maintenance and readiness upgrades
Tickets to the benefit are general admission, $250; VIP, $500. Reserve today at www.sbsarfoundation.com/rescueroundup2025.
Santa Barbara County Search and Rescue is an all-volunteer team of first responders that provides Basic Life Support services for medical emergencies.
SBCSAR responds to emergencies across the county 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, providing expert assistance in rescues ranging from missing hikers to technical mountain incidents and vehicle accidents.
The team is composed entirely of highly trained volunteers who dedicate thousands of hours annually to training and operations.