Mike Maddox helped pour wine last year with Elements 79 Vineyards and Winery. Photo by Michelle Massaro

FAIR OAKS, CA (MPG) - Tickets are on sale for the 29th annual Taste of Fair Oaks, which is the Fair Oaks Chamber of Commerce’s largest fundraiser of the year that helps support the community. A portion of the event’s proceeds will benefit the Orangevale-Fair Oaks Food Bank.

The annual Taste of Fair Oaks is from 6 to 9:30 p.m. May 17 at the North Ridge Country Club.

“Taste of Fair Oaks has been raising money for local nonprofits for 30 years,” said Fair Oaks Chamber President/CEO Kimberley Pitillo. “The food bank has been a member and community partner with us over the years. We’re proud to be able to support them and all they do to help families in need in our communities.”

Orangevale-Fair Oaks Food Bank Director Andrea Scollay shared her appreciation of the support received from the chamber and others.

Orangevale-Fair Oaks Food Bank receives a portion of the event's proceeds. Photo by Judy Andrews

“The money raised through Taste of Fair Oaks will be used to help us with infrastructure improvements, including a new lift gate for our truck, asphalt improvements for safety, and purchasing food when we’re out or low on staple items,” Scollay said.

The food bank relies on the community to keep it running through food and cash donations and through volunteering. Visit its website at www.ovfofb.org for more information.

Event Highlights

Taste of Fair Oaks is open to everyone 21 and older. Tickets are $85 per person and include a souvenir glass and plate, plus all you can eat and drink samples of food and desserts from area restaurants, local and regional wineries, breweries, and more.

These are some of the treats you'll be able to taste. Photo by Michelle Massaro

Other highlights include a silent auction, Wine Wall Pull and a chance to pick up wines valued from $20 to $100, Key Contest and a chance to win $500 in cash, Gift Card Draw, music and dancing. The chamber is also bringing back its Putting Contest on the Green and a chance to win a $5,000 grand prize!

Proceeds from both ticket sales and the foregoing go toward supporting the food bank. Register today before the event sells out. There will be no ticket sales at the door.

For ticket registration and for more information, visit www.fairoakschamber.com.