8th Annual Santa Barbara County Farm Day

SEPT. 19, 2026

MEET THE HANDS THAT FEED YOU!

On September 19th, 2026 from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM, more than 20 Santa Barbara County farms, ranches, and agricultural organizations will open their doors and invite the public to experience a day full of FREE agricultural activities and tours during the 8th Annual Santa Barbara County Farm Day!

Guests can expect to experience a variety of activities from behind-the-scenes tours, tractor rides, produce tastings and giveaways, and plenty of kid-friendly exhibits.

Use our online Trail Map to pick which farms you want to visit; drive around to each at your own pace. With more than 20 farm locations to choose from, Farm Day has something for everyone!

Explore the Trail Map

PRE-REGISTRATION GIVEAWAY CONTEST

WHY PRE-REGISTER FOR FARM DAY?
Pre-registration will make checking in at each location fast and easy. Register once and receive QR access to all locations, this means no long lines. Registration includes important updates about Farm Day leading up to the event! See below for a special pre-registration giveaway.

TWO EASY STEPS TO ENTER
1. Pre-register for Farm Day (contest pre-registration closes Thursday, September 17, 2026 at 11:59 PM)
2. Attend Farm Day to collect your prize!

THE PRIZE
Three winners will receive a $100 gift card and five winners will receive one item of Farm Day merchandise of their choice (shirt, hat, or print) to be picked up at the Mark Richardson CTE Center and Ag Farm on Farm Day, Saturday, September 19, 2026.

CONTEST DETAILS
Winners will be notified by email on Friday, September 18 to arrange prize pickup on Farm Day, Saturday, September 19. If a winner is unable to pick up their prize on Farm Day, they must respond by email to arrange an alternate pickup within one week or the prize will be forfeited. All winners must attend Farm Day to be eligible to receive their prize. Attendance will be verified through Farm Day check-in records.

***Important Registration Information*** The September 17 pre-registration deadline applies only to the contest giveaway. You may continue to pre-register for Farm Day through 10:00 AM on Saturday, September 19. Pre-registration is strongly encouraged, but not required. If you’re unable to pre-register, don’t worry—you can still join the fun! Look for check-in booths and red signs at every Farm Day location to register when you arrive and get easy access to all Farm Day experiences.

For official terms, click the button below.
Pre-Register & Be Entered to Win!

What is Farm Day?

Farm Day is a free, family-friendly event that invites the community to explore local agriculture. With over 15 participating locations from Santa Maria to Carpinteria, visitors can enjoy farm and facility tours, hands-on activities, and locally grown food while learning more about the farms that feed our communities, and the world.
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