From D’Boni’s Pizza to Nothing Bundt Cakes, McManis Family Vineyards to Raven Sourdough Co., there was something to please everyone’s palate on Saturday evening.
Escalon Educational Foundation hosted its third Edible Expo at the Escalon Community Center, offering up food, beverage and dessert samples, as well as live and silent actions. Festivities ran from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Oct. 5.
At one table, food prepared by the Escalon High School food science classes was being served by EHS graduates, sisters Mary and Ella Adams, while at another, Tony Victorino and the team from Hula’s had some samples to share.
Organizers April Adams and Kaity French offered their thanks to those that participated as vendors, those that donated and those that attended.
The money raised will benefit graduating seniors at Escalon High School through scholarships and also go to fund a variety of classroom grants throughout the district schools.
Other vendors on hand to serve attendees were Tacos de Nieve, Lumberyard Cellars, Seagrams Escapes, MarVal, Austin Meats, Orlando’s Market, Chick-fil-A and more.
Multiple silent auction items were drawing bids, from El Portal spirit wear packages to tickets for San Francisco 49ers games, and just about everything in between.
Several tables were set up in the center of the Community Center for attendees to sit at and socialize while enjoying the food and beverages. Vendors lined the walls on three sides; the fourth side was filled with the silent auction tables.
Escalon Unified School District Superintendent Ricardo Chavez, on hand to enjoy the evening, said it is a fun way to raise funds that in turn benefit all students in the district.
“I think it’s a great opportunity for the community to come together, always for a good cause, reminding people that it’s for the kids and that’s why we’re all here,” Chavez pointed out. “There’s a lot of money that goes into scholarships and I think that’s one of the highlights.”
He also said the success of the Edible Expo, paired with the Foundation’s family-focused Color Run, help make a difference.
“I’m excited about this event as well as the Color Run, the two big events that the EEF does; it’s just great to be able to be out here and to see people from all walks of life,” Chavez said of taking in the event at the Community Center on Saturday night. “It’s an opportunity to have a good time with friends, raise some money for a good cause and it always goes back to the kids.”
