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St Mary’s College’s upcoming Meet the Makers fundraising event
Now in it’s fifth year, the 10 August celebration will once again showcase various wineries and brewers, as well as delicious food from Ponsonby eateries, live entertainment and fabulous auction prizes.
Guests have the opportunity to ‘meet the maker’ in person, taste their product and buy at special event prices. Gourmet food from L’Authentique, Ripe Deli, Blue Breeze Inn, Paneton, Rocket Kitchen, Angel Food, Appleby Farms, Savour, Bread & Butter, Pandoro, 180 Degrees, Euro Dell and Westmere Butchery will accompany the tastings.
Winemakers from Odyssey Wines, Clearview Estate, Esk Valley, The Hunting Lodge, Mills Reef Winery, Matawhero, Palliser Estate and craft brewers Epic Beer are showcasing their beverages at the event.
St Mary’s College Principal Bernadette Stockman says, “St Mary’s College has been part of the Ponsonby community for over 150 years. We have a long history with the area and feel very much a part of the community whose support we rely on with our fundraising efforts. We invite parents, family and the wider community to join us at this special event to raise funds for our college.” says Stockman.
This year’s fundraising will focus on the development and installation of a playground to benefit all St Mary’s College students.
Tickets are $60 per person and are available from our Meet the Makers website. They are inclusive of wine and beer tasting from several exhibitors, gourmet food served throughout the evening, entertainment, spot prizes and the chance to bid on auction items.
A licensed cash bar will operate, and wine / beer orders can be made on the night at special event prices.