The BBQ at Lake Cachuma!

The Rally and BBQ benefiting Northern Santa Barbara County Special Olympics
 is one week from tomorrow on April 9th! 
I hope you will come join us!

So I thought you might like to know a little about where we're going to have all that great food!

The BBQ will be at the Lanford Memorial Campground at Lake Cachuma just off of Hwy 154. 

Cachuma Lake is set amidst acres of wilderness flanked by the picturesque Santa Ynez and San Rafael Mountains on the San Marcos Pass leading into the Santa Ynez Valley. It is a beautiful, short drive from Santa Barbara and just minutes from Solvang and the Chumash Indian Casino!

The County of Santa Barbara has managed the 9,000 acre Cachuma Lake Recreation Area since 1953. Cachuma Lake was formed by the construction of Bradbury Dam in that same year. They offer year-round camping, fishing and boat rentals for both individuals and groups. They even have yurts for campers to rent!

This campsite has an 18' diameter yurt with electricity inside, running water,
 and a beautiful view of the lake!

A Bald Eagle spending it's winter vacation at Lake Cachuma!

They also have a year-round two hour boat tour at the lake on their 30 foot pontoon boat, the Osprey, to view wildlife including migratory waterfowl that is offered by naturalists from the Santa Barbara Country Parks division. Every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday morning from November through February they go out looking for Bald Eagles, Osprey and Golden Eagles that have come south to spend the winter in milder climates. Later in the year there are Western Grebes doing their dance across the water, and there is something fun to see at any time of the year! Weekday private cruises are also available for group of 15 or more.

The Lanford Memorial Campground is situated on a small peninsula at the lake, can hold up to 120 campers and has 30 campsites, plus two large brick BBQs with electricity, a fire pit, water and eight 16’ long tables.

We’re going to have some wonderful “Santa Maria style” Tri-Tip sandwiches, homemade chili and all the fixings! 
The tickets are $50. for a single or $85. for a couple.

So come join us for a great time in a beautiful location, and help us help 
Northern Santa Barbara County Special Olympics!