Stockton, California

September 11th - Wine on the Waterfront and Guest Dock Special Pricing - Click HERE to download info!

It is an annual fund raising event benefiting Big Brothers Big Sisters. This tasting event has expanded over the past few years from the sampling of a few fine wines to an event which showcases the tastes of over 50 fine wineries, restaurants, caterers and micro-brewers . In past years we’ve had guests from as far away as Oregon, San Francisco, and Monterey. Set in early September to take advantage of the area’s wonderful harvest weather, Wine on the Waterfront is host to an estimated 1000 guests strolling from table to table sampling the area’s finest food and beverages, and enjoying fine jazz and other musical entertainment. A balloon raffle and silent auction adds to the evening’s fun. Representatives of some of California’s finest wineries, restaurants, caterers and microbreweries bring samples of their best products to serve to event participants. Each guest receives a complimentary etched wine glass and butler tray for sampling wine and other beverages. Also available for guests are scrumptious platters of hot and cold appetizers and decadent desserts. An assortment of non-alcoholic beverages will be available.

What is Big Brothers Big Sisters?: Big Brothers Big Sisters is the nation’s oldest youth mentoring organization helping to change the lives of children (primarily from single-parent homes) so they can face the challenges of growing up with the goal of living successful lives. Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Greater Sacramento Area serves children in Sacramento, South Placer, Yolo, San Joaquin, Sutter and Yuba Counties who need positive adult role models to provide emotional support and guidance. Our goal is to mentor children to help them reach their full potential to become caring, competent and confident individuals. This past year we have served 526 children, but with that accomplishment, we currently have over 100 children waiting to be placed. Some who have been waiting for over 4 years for a Big Brother or Sister. To this aim, we recruit, screen, train and match qualified volunteers with at-risk children and provide professional support. To continue these services, we need to raise funds to properly recruit, screen and supervise the volunteers who we train to mentor our local kids. Our vision is successful mentoring relationships for all children contributing to brighter future, better schools, and stronger communities!

Tickets: $45 in advance; $235 for a 6 pack of tickets; $50 at the door

Attire: Comfortable Dress

Age: No one under 21. ID’s will be checked at the door.

Tickets Online: http://www.wineonthewaterfront.net/

Or Purchase at: Fine Wines of Stockton, Wine Wizards, Herbst Liquors, or the Stockton or Sacramento Big Brothers Big Sisters Office.

For more info, please call Jimmy Valoria at 209-464-7644, or email to jimmy@bbbs-sac.org.