Santa Barbara Humane invites the Santa Maria community to its third annual Wild West Fest, 5-9 p.m. Saturday, March 14 at the Santa Maria Elks Lodge, 1309 N. Bradley Road.
“The western-themed evening will bring together animal lovers, community partners, and supporters for a night of great food, lively auctions, and meaningful impact,” organizers said.
Proceeds from Wild West Fest benefit Santa Barbara Humane’s Santa Maria Campus, supporting animal adoptions and key safety-net services for local families.
The services include low-cost and free veterinary care; affordable dog training; a pet food pantry; and other programs that help keep pets with the people who care for them.
In 2025, Santa Barbara Humane placed 2,223 animals into homes and used more than $670,000 through the TLC Fund to help animals receive necessary medical care. In Santa Maria alone, more than 15,000 animals were served through the organization’s programs.
These numbers reflect both the growing need for accessible animal services and the generosity of the Santa Maria community, Santa Barbara Humane said.
Wild West Fest will feature live and silent auctions, a Western-inspired dinner with vegetarian options, and signature drinks.
“We are thrilled to bring Wild West Fest back for a third year and to continue celebrating the compassion and generosity of the Santa Maria community,” said Paige Van Tuyl, chief philanthropy officer at Santa Barbara Humane.
“Every ticket purchased helps ensure that animals and the people who love them have access to the care and support they need,” Van Tuyl said.
Individual tickets are $85 and available at sbhumane.org/wildwest2026/. Sponsorship opportunities also on offer.