SB Humane Gala 2026

Thank you for making the SB Humane Gala so special!

We’re still smiling thinking about the amazing community that came together on Saturday, September 19 to celebrate Santa Barbara Humane and the animals and people we serve.

The Fourth Annual SB Humane Gala was held on Saturday, September 19, 2026 at the Santa Barbara Campus

What a Night it Was!

To everyone who joined us, thank you! Your energy, generosity, and love for animals made the evening truly special. From the delicious farm-to-table dinner and Western-inspired atmosphere to the music, dancing, and unforgettable moments, it was a night to remember.

Most importantly, thank you for helping us continue our work to be champions for animals and the people who love them. Because of your generosity and support, we can continue creating brighter futures for animals and the people who care for them.

SINGLE TICKETS

Individual Tickets: $300
Please Note: Physical tickets will not be issued for this event. Your name(s) will be included on our guest list, and check-in will be available at the door upon arrival.

SPONSORSHIPS

Titanium Presenting Sponsor - $50,000 (Exclusive)

Premium seating for 10 guests
Exclusive invitation to the pre-event VIP Reception
Exclusive early access to silent auction bidding
Priority auction checkout for a seamless experience
Commemorative photo opportunity with an adoptable SB Humane animal
Custom wine glasses featuring the SB Humane Gala logo
Private lunch and exclusive meet-and-greet with SB Humane’s CEO, including a commemorative photo
Recognition on the SB Campus adoption board marquee, Education Center, and one of our adoption kennels for one year
Exclusive newsletter feature highlighting your story and support for SB Humane
Recognition as Presenting Sponsor from the podium during the program
Tableside cocktail service + champagne bucket with personal waitstaff
Event naming recognition (e.g., “Whiskers Under the Moon ~ Presenting sponsor [YOUR NAME HERE]”)
Full-page ad in the event program
Verbal recognition from the podium during the program
Prominent name recognition across all event materials, including event videos, social media, email, and annual report
Name recognition on the Santa Barbara Humane website for one year

Diamond Sponsor - $25,000

Premium seating for 10 guests
Exclusive invitation to the pre-event VIP Reception
Exclusive early access to silent auction bidding
Priority auction checkout for a seamless experience
Commemorative photo opportunity with an adoptable SB Humane animal
Exclusive meet-and-greet with SB Humane’s CEO, with commemorative photo
Priority auction checkout for a seamless experience
Recognition on the SB Humane adoption board marquee, Education Center, and one of our adoption kennels for six months
Dedicated newsletter feature highlighting your story and support for SB Humane
Recognition from the podium during the program
Tableside cocktail service + champagne bucket
Full-page ad in the event program
Recognition across event materials, including event videos, social media, email, and annual report
Name recognition on the Santa Barbara Humane website for one year

Emerald Sponsor - $10,000

Premium seating for 8 guests
Exclusive invitation to the pre-event VIP Reception
Exclusive early access to silent auction bidding
Commemorative photo opportunity with an adoptable SB Humane animal
Priority auction checkout for a seamless experience
Recognition on the SB Humane adoption board marquee and Education Center for three months
Full-page ad in the event program
Dedicated newsletter feature highlighting your story and support for SB Humane
Recognition across event materials, including event videos, social media, email, and annual report
Name recognition on the Santa Barbara Humane website for one year

Platinum Sponsor - $5,000

Premium seating for 6 guests
Exclusive invitation to the pre-event VIP Reception
Exclusive early access to silent auction bidding
Commemorative photo opportunity with an adoptable SB Humane animal
Recognition on the SB Humane adoption board marquee and Education Center for two months
Half-page ad in the event program
Recognition across event materials, including event videos, social media, email, and annual report
Recognition on the Santa Barbara Humane website for one year

Gold Sponsor - $2,500

Tickets for 4 guests
Exclusive invitation to the pre-event VIP Reception
Exclusive early access to silent auction bidding
Commemorative photo opportunity with an adoptable SB Humane animal
Quarter-page ad in the event program
Recognition across event materials, including event videos, social media, email, and annual report
Recognition on the Santa Barbara Humane website for one year

Silver Sponsor - $1,000

Tickets for 2 guests
Exclusive invitation to the pre-event VIP Reception
Exclusive early access to silent auction bidding
Commemorative photo opportunity with an adoptable SB Humane animal
Recognition in the event printed program
Recognition across event materials, including event videos, social media, email, and annual report
Recognition on the Santa Barbara Humane website for one year

Official Media Sponsor - $2,500

Tickets for 2 guests
Exclusive invitation to the pre-event VIP Reception
Exclusive early access to silent auction bidding
Commemorative photo opportunity with an adoptable SB Humane animal
Half-page ad in the event program
Recognition across event materials, including event videos, social media, email, and annual report
Name recognition on the Santa Barbara Humane website for one year
Sponsor spotlight on KEYT morning news segment, local radio, and print

Exclusive Spirits Sponsor - $5,000 (Reserved)

Reserved

Premium seating for 6 guests
Exclusive invitation to the pre-event VIP Reception
Exclusive early access to silent auction bidding
Signature cocktail named after sponsor (e.g., [“Sponsor Name] Old Fashioned”), featured at bar menus during the event
Commemorative photo opportunity with an adoptable SB Humane animal
Custom-branded signage with name displayed at all bar locations
Half-page ad in the event program
Verbal recognition from the podium during the program
Recognition across event materials, including event videos, social media, email, and annual report
Recognition on the Santa Barbara Humane website for one year

Exclusive Entertainment Sponsor – $10,000 (1 available)

Premium seating for 8 guests
Exclusive invitation to the pre-event VIP Reception
Exclusive early access to silent auction bidding
Commemorative photo opportunity with an adoptable SB Humane animal
Exclusive recognition as the Entertainment Sponsor, with name featured on stage and entertainment signage
Verbal recognition from the podium during the program
Opportunity for band or entertainment acknowledgment (e.g., “Entertainment generously sponsored by [Sponsor Name]”)
Full-page ad in the event program
Recognition across event materials, including event videos, social media, email, and annual report
Name recognition on the Santa Barbara Humane website for one year

Sponsorships and tickets are tax deductible, less the value of goods or services received, to the extent allowed by law. Santa Barbara Humane Society is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. EIN: 95-1643377

Thank You to Our Sponsors

Alexander Cadillac of Oxnard

The AmeriFlex Group

Arlington Financial Advisors

Linda & Jim Ballinger

Jeff Barigian & Michele Russell

Bartlett, Pringle & Wolf, LLP

Ruth Ann Bowe – Village Properties

Nigel & Connie Buxton

Cal Private Bank

Andrew & Saori Casey

CJM::LA, Inc.

Clarice & Harlyn Clarke

Deborah & David Cohn

Community West Bank

Consumer Fire Products, Inc.

Nancy & Thomas Crawford

Deckers Outdoor Corporation

DMHA Architecture + Interior Design & Judy Partch

Kim & Bob Fatch

Fauver, Large, Archbald & Spray, LLP

Flying Z Ranch

FTI Services

The Gabler Family

Christine Garvey & George Gelles

Grassini Family Vineyards

Sharmila Gunasekara & Asiri De Silva

Caitlin Hensel + Kat Hitchcock

Barbara Hilaire

Nallely Hinchliff

Jeep & Nancy Holden

Kathy Laabs

Arlene J. Larsen

Lazy Acres Natural Markets

The Level Up Foundation

Susan Lucke

Manchester Capital Management

MC2 Design, Inc.

Mission Wealth

Morris & Garritano

The Oshay Family Foundation

Kris Ottosson

Jacalyn Palas- Capture it Photography

Amy & John Peer

PETS Hospital

Anne Rizzoli & Don Ford

Ron & Susan Rodriguez

Crosby Slaught

Marla Smith & Tom Berkenkamp

Carol Gemberling Stewart

Heidi Stilwell

Swisson

U.S. Bank

Paige Van Tuyl

J.V. Vallejos, MPA

Nicole Wichowski

The Wood-Claeyssens Foundation

Thank You to Our In-Kind Donors

Albright Esthetics

Amanda Allen

Au Bon Climat

Aura Derma

Bennett Family Concepts

Blenders in the Grass

Bougie BARKery SB

Ruth Ann Bowe

Michael Boyer

The Brander Vineyard

Brazilian by Brazilian

Kerri Burns

Calma Pilates

Jan Campbell

Carr Vineyards & Winery

Celebration Cruises of Santa Barbara

Chad’s Cafe

Chick-fil-A Santa Barbara

Chipotle Mexican Grill

Consumer Fire Products, Inc.

John M. Corby

Core Sport

Cupcakes by Mary

Cutler’s Distillery & Public House

Dana & Joye Dellheim

The Dirty Dog Wash & Goods

Ruth & Sam Dover

Embrace Santa Barbara

Etty’s Jewish Deli & Bakery

Evolutions Medical & Day Spa

FLOAT Luxury Spa

Foxen Vineyard & Winery

Lorilyn Froerer

Gina’s Piece of Cakes

Glen Annie Golf Club

Jeep & Nancy Holden

Gracie

The Granada Theatre

Grand Central Hat Makers

The Grand on State

Grassini Family Vineyards

John Greenleaf

Hall Wines

Harry’s Plaza Cafe

Caitlin Hensel

In-N-Out of Goleta

Island PackersItalian Pottery Outlet

Joy Janssen

Jenavi Vineyards

Joe’s Cafe

Josie Mexican Craft and Jewelry

Lauren Kasmer

Key 2 Fitness

La Lieff Winery

Lazy Acres Market – Santa Barbara

Lobero Theatre Foundation

Lucas & Lewellen Vineyards

Gray Malin

Mar Monte Hotel – The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

Melville Winery

MiraMed and Day Spa

MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation

The Nugget of Goleta

Olio e Limone Ristorante

Opal Restaurant & Bar

The Pad Climbing

Pedro De La Cruz

Presqu’ile Winery

PROCOVRY-Body Wellness &

Fitness Recovery

Rancher’s Daughter Vodka

Riverbench Vineyard & Winery

Riviera Towel Company

Ron & Susan Rodriguez

Rodeo Room

Nurit Ruckenstein

Sanford Winery & Vineyards

Sanger Wines

Santa Barbara Company

Santa Barbara FisHouse

Santa Barbara Foresters

Santa Barbara International Film Festival

Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History

Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club

Santa Barbara Sailing Center

Santa Barbara Symphony

Santa Barbara Zoo

SB Biergarten

SB Physio

Serenity by Stephanie Facial

Serenity Swing

The Shop

Skyenna Wine Lounge

Springtide

SunSwept Sailing

Tee-Off Restaurant & Lounge

Trader Joe’s of Goleta

Truong & Company Jeweler

Villa Wine Bar and Kitchen

Rick Wallace

Yoga Soup

Yogalatesbody

Olivia P. Young, Esq.

Thank You to Our Event Vendors

Bevmo

bright Event Rentals

Carmen Espinoza

Felici Events

Just Dave Band

Kimberly Citro Photography

Monie Photography

San Raphael Church

Signature Parking

Solera & Co

SPARK Creative Events

Tangled Lotus