City of Santee News Release:
Last year's was a surprise success that hit all the right notes in this friendly .
"We hit a home run last year by putting together a classy but informal event that offers people a guaranteed fun evening at an affordable price," said Ken Fox, chairman of the Santee Park and Recreation Committee. "The success of this event will ensure that Santee families of all income levels can participate in recreational classes."
The to with the same crowd-pleasing formula: toe-tapping music played to an audience pampered with fine wine, micro-brewed beer and tasty treat prepared by local restaurants.
This year's musical lineup features two of the county's most talented bluegrass bands, Box Canyon and the Tail Draggers.
The festival last fall earned a 'thumbs up' from Dwight Worden, president of the San Diego Bluegrass Society, who said: "The vendors seemed happy, the crowd was in a great mood, and you had a nice turnout."
Last year, more than 380 people attended the festival, which raised more than $9,000 for Scholarship program, which provides financial assistance to qualifying Santee residents to participate in park and recreation programs.
Admission entitles ticket holders to sample several varieties of wine, beer from numerous micro-breweries, and food prepared by local restaurants. In addition to the all-you-can-eat menu, festival attendees will receive an engraved wine glass and food sampling plate as souvenirs.
Beyond the music and libations, the event includes a silent auction featuring a cornucopia of gifts donated for the cause. Attendees can bid on such quality items as an electric Taylor guitar, a weekend vacation at , or a cowboy hat signed by recording artist Josh Kelley.
The runs from 5:30-9:30 p.m. at 550 Park Center Drive, Santee, CA 92071. Advance tickets are $30 per person; tickets purchased after Sep. 12 are $35.
Tickets can be purchased online or in person at Santee City Hall, Building 6. Call the Santee Special Events Hotline (619)258-4100 or click here for more info.
This fund raising possibility is made possible through the generous sponsorships from: Resort and Casino, , Padre Dam's , and West Coast Arborists.
