🧟 TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW🧟
Zombie 5K Glow Walk/Run
October 17, 2026! 🐾
Get your tickets today — the Santa Barbara County Animal Care Foundation's signature Halloween fundraiser is coming back to Old Town Orcutt, and it's going to be spook-tacular!
📅 Saturday, October 17, 2026
📍 Blast 825 Brewery, Stockyards — Orcutt, CA
🕓 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Adult Tickets Age 15+, $30 pre-event. $35 day of.
Child Tickets Age 4-14, $15 pre-event, $20 day of.
Children 3 and under are Free.
Join us for a glow-in-the-dark 5K fun run/walk through the heart of Santa Maria Valley — open to the whole community, and yes, your dogs and cats and other pets are invited too! The pre-party kicks off at 4:00 PM with vendor booths, a silent auction, food, music and followed by costume contests and the main glow run at 6:00 PM.
Every step you take helps fund emergency vet care, shelter programs, and youth education for the animals of Santa Barbara County.
Purchase tickets below. For sponsorships contact Kathleen Kissee, Director of Marketing and Communications - marketing@sbcanimalcare.org or mobile 805-434-8491.
Meet our special guests!
Shorty Rossi
Shorty’s Rescue started in Los Angeles in 2001 and is headquartered in Deadwood, South Dakota. Their goal is to bring awareness of our bully breeds and fight for their rights, fight against dog fighting and fight against breed specific laws (BSL) throughout the United States and Mexico. Shorty’s Rescue has several other programs including Geisha’s House and Hercules Mobile Clinic. To learn more about Shorty's Rescue visit their website here.Star of Animal Planet’s “Pit Boss”
Founder of Shorty’s Rescue
Suzan Vaughn
For over three decades, Suzan has been helping pet owners understand their beloved companions through the profound gift of animal communication. What started as an unexpected discovery has become a life's passion and calling. As an animal communicator, she's helped thousands understand an animal's behavior, translating messages between species. And as a psychic clairvoyant for people, she's pointed out new and inspiring paths, looked into past life stuckness, and helped folks resolve troubling situations. To learn more about Suzan, visit her website here.
Animal Communication Specialist
The “Animal Whisperer”
Thank you to our
spooky sponsors!
Come browse and shop! The Zombie 5K Glow Walk/Run will feature a fantastic lineup of local vendors offering sweet treats like cookies and scones alongside unique goods — with plenty of pet-themed finds for your furry family members too. Browse handmade crafts, baked goodies, and pet accessories, gifts, and treats from local businesses, all while enjoying the pre-party festivities from 4:00–5:45 PM before the glow run kicks off. Whether you're looking for a special something for yourself or your pup, our vendor village has you covered — all while supporting the most vulnerable animals in Santa Barbara County's shelters.
Thank you to our vendors!
