Pirates Fest fundraiser features beer, wine and food tasting
The Modesto Junior College Athletics Department and MJC Foundation invite the community to the 20th Annual Pirates Fest - Beer, Wine and Food Celebration on Friday, May 10, 6 – 9 p.m. in the Mary Stuart Rogers Student Learning Center on West Campus, 2201 Blue Gum Avenue, Modesto.
The event features regional beers and wines for tasting, accompanied by food samples and a silent auction that includes premium wines, gift certificates, gift baskets and more. In addition, there are sports memorabilia, door prizes and music by “the Valley’s DJ” D. Ferreira. Proceeds benefit the 21 sports in MJC’s Athletic Program.
Beer tasting is provided by ABK Beer, Anchor Brewing, Blaker Brewing, Contentment Brewing, Dust Bowl Brewing Co., and St. Stan's Brewing.
Wine tasting is provided by Berryhill Vineyards, Bronco Wine Company, CJ Produx LLC, Delicato Family Vineyards, Gallo Family Vineyards, Hatcher Winery, Jam Cellars, Modesto Grocery Outlet, Most Wanted Wine, Rios-Lovell Winery, Silkwood Wines, Soulmates Wines, and Wend-Tyler Winery.
A wide variety of cuisine is provided by Chopping Block Butcher Shop and Deli, Clausen Meat Co., Concetta, Downey High School Culinary Program, El Marisquero, Fired Up Grill, Fiscalini Cheese Company, Graffiti Dogs, Grower Direct Nut Company, KFC, O’Brien’s Market, P. Wexford’s Pub, Papa John’s Pizza, Ralston’s Goat, and Rueb’s Q’in BBQ. Dessert and non-alcoholic beverages are provided by Arbonne, Cheesecake Kitchen, Mocha Magic, Noah’s Water, Rok Energy Drink, Starbucks and Yogurt Mill.
Restaurants, wineries or breweries interested in supporting Pirate Athletics can still sign up to participate by contacting Nick Stavrianoudakis, MJC athletics director and dean of physical education, at 575-6835 or stavrianoudakisn@mjc.edu.
“It is a great atmosphere with plenty of food and drink provided by local businesses,” said Nick Stavrianoudakis, MJC athletics director. “Come enjoy a fun evening that supports MJC’s sports programs and our student athletes.”
Tickets are $40 pre-sale and $45 at the door. A special group ticket price of 10
tickets for $300 is also available. To purchase tickets, contact the MJC Athletics
Department at (209) 575-6270, MJC Foundation at (209) 575-6068, or click here to purchase tickets online and select “Pirates Fest tickets" in the "My donation is for" box's drop down menu.