The 13th Annual Santa Barbara County Veterans Stand Down 2025 takes place on Saturday, October 25, 2025.

It will be held this year at:
Santa Maria Fairpark
937 S. Thornburg Street
Santa Maria, California

2025 marks the 13th annual Veterans Stand Down in Santa Barbara County. The event is modeled after other communities that have successfully served homeless and at-risk veterans for years. The event takes place at the Santa Maria Fairpark and the following services are provided:

• New Clothing and Towels
• Hygiene Products
• Haircuts
• Showers
• Flu Shots
• Chaplain Services
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Social Services
• Readjustment Counseling
• Legal Services
• Food
• Employment Counseling
• Pet Zone (including medical & grooming)
• Entertainment
• Transportation

Santa Barbara County Veterans Stand Down is dependent upon monetary donations and government grants to provide services to homeless and unemployed veterans at Stand Down. Funds raised from the community will go toward feeding and clothing veterans. If you are interested in making a monetary donation to Santa Barbara County Veterans Stand Down, we would greatly appreciate your contribution. To register, click here.