Sweet 16 Celebration:

16 Years & 5 Million Pounds Rescued

Join Veggie Rescue in Los Olivos for our Sweet 16, a celebration of 16 years and 5 million pounds of food rescued for our community. Enjoy locally sourced food stations, live music, a live auction, and a paddle raise supporting our mission to rescue surplus food and deliver it, within 24 hours, to nonprofits serving hungry neighbors across Santa Barbara County. This evening, we will also honor Shu & Debbie Takikawa, and their farm, The Garden Of..., for their longtime support of Veggie Rescue’s work and their commitment to organic farming in the Santa Ynez Valley.

Thursday, May 21st 2026

Time: VIP 5:00 PM | General Admission 6:00 PM
Location: Santa Ynez, CA

Exact address of the event will be provided to ticket holders closer to the event.

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