We’ve been working on fund raising to help support our Festival. Imagine trying to host a big party without the “back up” to cover the costs–like the porta-potties! Well, up stepped my good buddy Greg Popovich at Gold Rush MotoSports, and now we’ve got a Very Cool Raffle!
1st Prize–A 2008 Honda Rincon 4-Trax ATV, perfect for the farm or off-roading. This “baby” is a $8800 value! If you’re a road-ripper or you just want to get that bale of hay to the Back 40, this is for YOU!
2nd Prize–A $2500 value Art Collection by Tuolumne County’s finest artists. I will personally take you on a shopping spree so that you can select your preferred pieces, and meet the artists, too!
3rd–$1000 worth of Farms of Tuolumne County members’ Gift Certificates. Everything from eggs to kohlrabi, Christmas turkeys to Christmas trees! You can enjoy the Fall 2008 with a pantry (or freezer) full of Local Foods!
Tickets cost $20.00 each. Only 2,000 will be sold–That makes THIS raffle WAY better odds than the California Lottery. Plus, we’ll be doing two Early-Bird Raffles! If you buy your tickets before August 15th, you’ll have a chance at extra prizes–A $100 Gas Card, 2 tickets to Sierra Repertory Theatre, $100 Farms of Tuol-Co gift certificates. Then there will be another Early Bird Raffle on August 31st.
The Biggy will be at our Gala on Saturday, September 13th, at Twain Harte Tree Farm.
AND WHO ELSE IS A BIG WINNER?
Our local farmers! 25% of the profits will help FOTC build a new website and promote our farmers’ services and products.
Our local artists! 25% of the profits will help Central Sierra Arts Council expand and develop our Tuolumne County arts programs.
Our local forest visitors and forest rangers! 25% of the profits will help Stanislaus National Forest to support their Summer Interpretive Programs. Each summer thousands of families visit our forest to experience the wilderness, our lakes and streams, our hiking trails. Your support will keep these adventures safer, cleaner and will also provide rich family programs, such as Bill Roberson’s Silly Songs and Stories program at Pinecrest Lake.
And our Festival! 25% of the profits will benefit this year’s festival and help lay the groundwork for future festivals!
So, come on by the Sonora Farmers’ Market to buy a handful of tickets!
Well, time for me to get rolling and meet you at the Farmers’ Market. See you there…
bz
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