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2025 Event Information
Chowderfest: A Taste for Justice
A food and wine event benefitting Legal Aid
Sunday, September 28th
The Carriage & Western Art Museum
129 Castillo St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(Parking at SBCC Lot 3, at Shoreline Drive & Loma Alta Drive)
Special Musical Guest: Spencer the Gardener
1pm-4pm
Timeline:
1pm – Event start
1:40pm – Welcome & reminders
3pm – Chowder Voting & Auction Closes
3:15pm – Announcements & Program, Chowder Voting Winners
3:30pm – Alcohol service ends
4:00pm – Auction payments/pick-up & Event Close
Ticketholders, Sponsors, and other guests will check in by last name.
If Sponsors did not provide attendee names, individuals should check in under the Sponsoring business name.
Tickets will be on sale at the event until sold out ($125 each).
All proceeds support the charitable mission of the Legal Aid Foundation of Santa Barbara County.
Parking:
Carpool, rideshare, drop-off strongly encouraged.
Free event parking is available at SBCC lot 3, which is just west of the stadium at Shorline Drive and Loma Alta Drive. Map link.
Free shuttles from EOS transportation will run to and from the museum starting at 12:30pm.
Legal Aid is also offering a limited number of Uber vouchers for $7 dollars off a ride to and from the museum. Use the link or code below:
Voucher code: RAMTTJAKZJC
https://r.uber.com/RAMTTJAKZJC
Weather:
Weather is expected to be mild, high of 70 and mostly cloudy. Venue is indoor and outdoor so please come prepared!
Silent Auction:
We have over 30 silent auction items ranging in value from $50 to $700. Please bring a credit card for auction items. The auction will close at 3:00pm.
– Wine Tastings
– Specialty Red Wine
– Specialty White Wine
– Gift Certificates to Local Restaurants
Other:
If you are feeling unwell, or displaying any COVID-19 symptoms, we ask that you prioritize the safety of all and stay home.
We have an incredible team of beverage vendors who will be keeping your glasses full. Please drink responsibly.