2026 TV Santa Barbara Online Auction
This year’s online auction features an exceptional collection of local experiences, original artwork, travel getaways, dining, wine country adventures, and exclusive media opportunities — all benefiting community media.
Bidding opens Wednesday, May 7 and closes Sunday, May 17 at midnight.
Every bid sustains a platform where local voices are seen and heard — supporting community-driven content, educational programming, and professional media access for creators across Santa Barbara. In a media landscape driven by algorithms and advertising, TVSB remains committed to something different: storytelling that informs, connects, and reflects the real spirit of our community.
Close the Auction in Style As the auction counts down to its midnight close, join us for an intimate wine reception at the newly opened Sunstone Wine Lounge in Montecito (1294 Coast Village Road, Montecito, CA 93108) on Sunday, May 17 from 4–7 p.m. Enjoy Sunstone wines, music by Hunter Hawkins, and cheese and charcuterie from Montecito Gourmet — while bidding live on your favorite items before the clock runs out. Limited to 50 guests. Tickets available below.
SPECIAL RECEPTION EVENT
An Evening at Sunstone’s New Wine Lounge in Montecito — TVSB Auction Close Reception Sunday, May 17 | 4–7 p.m. | Sunstone Wine Lounge, Montecito Tickets: $100 | Limited to 50 Guests
Celebrate community, creativity, and the close of TV Santa Barbara’s 2026 Online Auction at one of the most beautiful new venues on the South Coast.
Sunstone Winery’s newly-opened Montecito wine lounge sets the scene for an intimate evening featuring:
Sunstone Wines — Pour through three exceptional selections: 2024 Grenache Rosé, 2024 Viognier, and the 2022 Soleil Rouge
Live Music — Hunter Hawkins sets the mood throughout the evening
Cheese & Charcuterie — Beautifully curated boards from Montecito Gourmet
This is a rare opportunity to experience Sunstone’s breathtaking new space while supporting 50 years of community storytelling in Santa Barbara. Tickets are limited to 50 guests and will move quickly.
Public tickets: $100 per person.
