Miramar Best in Show returns for 5th year in Montecito in August

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - It's a community favorite in the summer time! The 5th annual Miramar Best in Show returns to Rosewood Miramar Hotel.

The event features vendors, drinks, food and of course, plenty of fur-babies ready to strut their stuff and compete for Best in Show.

Resort guests and locals are welcome to watch as a spectator or compete in one of the categories.

This year, the event will be held on Thursday, August 13th, from 2-5 p.m. The event is in support of local shelters including Santa Barbara Humane.

Santa Barbara Humane CEO Kerri Burns joins your Morning News to talk about the upcoming event and the excitement leading up to the event. Burns will be a judge this year and Actor, Comedian, Jane Lynch will return as the event host.

Competitor tickets are now sold out, but tickets to attend as a spectator are still available.