Santa Barbara County giveaway
We're throwing 5 free parties
Merrily is all about neighbors helping neighbors celebrate. To say hello, we're giving away five complete parties in Santa Barbara County. Tell us about the party you'd love to throw, or nominate someone who deserves one.
Enter by October 12, 2026
What winners get
A complete party for up to 50 guests, planned around your celebration. Depending on the party, that can include rentals, catering, florals, music and more.
Need a place to host? We'll cover a park or public space reservation. Private event venues aren't included.
How it works
Tell us about your party
Fill out a short form about the party you'd love to throw, or nominate someone who deserves one.
We read every entry
Birthdays, showers, reunions, a thank-you for your block. Every kind of celebration counts.
Five parties, on us
We pick five winners, reach out, and plan the party together.
Who can enter
Anyone, kids included! The party just needs to happen in the Carpinteria to Goleta area: Carpinteria, Summerland, Montecito, Santa Barbara, or Goleta.
The fine print
- No purchase or Merrily account needed to enter.
- The party must take place in the Carpinteria to Goleta area: Carpinteria, Summerland, Montecito, Santa Barbara, or Goleta.
- Anyone can enter or nominate someone, including kids. Entrants under 18 should get a parent or guardian's help with the form.
- Entries close October 12, 2026 at 11:59 pm Pacific.
- The Merrily team picks five winners based on the entries.
- Each prize is a complete party for up to 50 guests, as described above. What it includes depends on the party. Venue coverage is limited to a park or public space reservation.
- Prizes can't be exchanged for cash or transferred.
- With winners' permission, we may share photos and stories from the parties.
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