With the Florida strawberry season underway, Wish Farms is getting ready to host the first annual Bright House Networks Strawberry Picking Challenge, on February 7 and 8 in Plant City, Florida.
During the Strawberry Picking Challenge, corporate sponsored teams will participate in a relay-style race as they compete for the title of “Best Harvest Crew,” according to a press release. The event will kick off with drinks, dinner and dancing Friday night, at the TPepin Hospitality Centre in Tampa.
Open to the general public, Saturday’s event will be held at Futch Farms in Plant City. In addition, Radio Disney of Tampa Bay will be onsite leading games and activities for kids. Families can enjoy fresh strawberries and strawberry shortcake.
This event will benefit Redlands Christian Migrant Association, a Florida nonprofit that provides quality child care and early education for children of migrant farm workers and rural low-income families. Wish Farms has held a charity tennis tournament for the past eight years, which last year raised over $86,000. This year, the action shifts from the tennis courts to the strawberry fields for a more farm-focused event open to the public.
"By bringing this event to the farm, we hope to bring awareness and education to the hard work of our farm workers, while also making it a family-friendly event," said Gary Wishnatzki, Owner of Wish Farms.
Tickets will be sold onsite February 8; however, purchasing tickets in advance is recommended as space is limited. Those interested in attending should click on the link below:Ticket Orders
Event Details
Who: Bright House Networks, Wish Farms and Redlands Christian Migrant Association (RCMA)
What: Wish Farms is hosting the Bright House Networks Strawberry Picking Challenge, to benefit RCMA
Where: Futch Farms: 3536 Futch Loop, Plant City, FL 33566
When: Saturday, February 8th from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Cost: $25 per adult and $8 per child 12 & under (ages 3 & under are free) – this includes lunch, strawberry shortcake and a gift bag. Advanced tickets can be purchased online at www.wishfarms.com/spc.
Sponsorship opportunities at various levels are still available.
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