American Scandinavian Foundation of Santa Barbara
Our mission is to promote international understanding by preserving and sharing Scandinavian heritage and culture with our community.
ANNUAL EVENTS
We hold four annual events that connect the Santa Barbara community with the cultural heritage of Scandinavia. Our biggest event is the Holiday Auction in November to fundraise for our scholarships.
MEMBERSHIP
Membership is open to any person interested in preserving and sharing the culture and heritage of the Scandinavian countries. We organize and promote cultural events and activities for our members and community.
SCHOLARSHIPS
ASFSB offers two types of scholarships to local students entering or enrolled in college. Our next applications open fall 2026 for College Scholarships and January 2027 for the Summer Scholarship Program.
UPCOMING EVENT
Holiday Auction
Saturday, November 14, 2026 | 4:00 - 7:00 PM
Carpinteria Women’s Club
Our holiday auction raises funds to provide scholarships to deserving local students.
Join us for an unforgettable evening at our Holiday Auction themed
“Making Memories”! 🎉
With the lively John Palminteri as our Emcee you’ll enjoy a night filled with laughter, fantastic live and silent auction items, with great music spanning the ’50s to today from
The InVocations
Help us create lasting memories while supporting scholarships for deserving students. Don’t miss out—be part of the fun!
Buy your ticket now, Space is limited.