The 10th Annual Buddy Walk & Festival

The 10th Annual Buddy Walk & Festival will be at Chase Palm Park on the Great Meadow Saturday, June 8th from 11am – 3 pm.  Hosted by Lin Aubuchon & Bill Pesso of KTYD’s Morning Show, the fundraising event will feature special guests including blues and country musicians Pryor Baird of NBC’s The Voice, Superstoked, Hector Hurtado, Jamey Geston, Sofia Guerro and Teen Star Santa Barbara singers McKenna Gemberling, Kimberly Syers and Audrey Harmand.

This annual event is a benefit for the Down Syndrome Association of Santa Barbara County (DSASBC) focusing on fostering inclusion and raising awareness for all those with special needs and their families in our community, lots of activities for all – carnival style games, crafts, silent auction, raffle, face painting, vendor fair and informational booths as well as a short ceremonial fundraising walk around Chase Palm Park promoting acceptance and inclusion of all individuals with Down syndrome. Home Depot, Devereux, Alpha Resource Center, AMR, Santa Barbara County Sheriff, California Highway Patrol, Zodo’s, Mad Fitness Santa Barbara and more will be onsite with information and great activities!  Bring your family, friends, blankets and chairs and join us for a great day in the park!
Registration fees are $25 adults, $15 Adults with Down syndrome & $10 children 3-17.  Registration includes admission to the Buddy Walk & Festival, event t-shirt, lunch, snacks and all activities.  Registration is required to participate in the Buddy Walk & Festival.  You may register in person the day of the event or online at www.dsasbc.org. 
The net proceeds from this event stay right here in Santa Barbara County allowing the DSASBC to support new and expectant parents, enrichment programs, activities, parent support and more to enhance the lives of individuals with Down syndrome as well as all differently-abled individuals and their families throughout Santa Barbara County.