Best Fest

Schedule

Thu Oct 16 2025 at 05:30 pm to 09:00 pm

UTC-07:00

Location

136 E De La Guerra St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101-2205, United States | Santa Barbara, CA

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You've nominated and voted for your favorite businesses in more than 200 categories all across Santa Barbara County, and now it's time to celebrate with them in style.⁠

Mark your calendars and join us in celebrating the 2025 Best of Santa Barbara® on Thursday, October 16, 5:30-9 p.m. at the Santa Barbara Historical Museum. ⁠

The Santa Barbara Independent, EJI Event Co., and the Santa Barbara Historical Museum officially invite you to mingle and boogie with the finest folks in town! Enjoy sips and bites from many of the winning restaurants, wineries, and breweries featured in our Best of Santa Barbara® issue, publishing October 16.⁠
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136 E De La Guerra St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101-2205, United States

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