PLANT CITY, Fla. – Wish Farms, one of the largest growers and shippers of strawberries in Florida, will be hosting the 3rd annual Bright House Networks Strawberry Picking Challenge, February 5th and 6th.
During the Bright House Networks Strawberry Picking Challenge, corporate sponsored teams will participate in a relay-style race as they compete to win the title of “Best Harvest Crew.” The event will kick off Friday evening with drinks, dinner and a silent auction at the TPepin Hospitality Centre in Tampa. Saturday’s family-friendly event will be held at Futch Farms in Plant City and is open to the general public. At this event, families can enjoy fresh strawberry shortcake, a balloon artist, a face painter, music by a DJ, games, activities, and an onsite BBQ lunch. A kid’s meals will be available. Melissa Zayas Moreno of Infomas will host as emcee.
As with prior Wish Farms fundraisers, this event will benefit Redlands Christian Migrant Association; a Florida nonprofit that provides quality childcare and early education for children of migrant farm workers and rural low-income families. Last year this event donated approximately $76,000 to the cause.
"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.
Event Details
Who: Bright House Networks, Wish Farms and Redlands Christian Migrant Association (RCMA)
What: Wish Farms is hosting the 3rd Annual Bright House Networks Strawberry Picking Challenge, to benefit RCMA
Where: Futch Farms: 3536 Futch Loop, Plant City, FL 33566
When: Saturday, February 6th from 11 a.m. to 3:00p.m.
Cost: Free to the general public. Free to park.
U- Pick Strawberries $5 per quart
Website: www.wishfarms.com/spc.
Sponsorship opportunities at various levels are still available. For details please contact Amber Kosinsky, Wish Farms’ Director of Marketing (813) 758-9027 or amber@wishfarms.com.
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About Redlands Christian Migrant Association (RCMA):
Redlands Christian Migrant Association operates 70 child-care centers for Florida’s rural poor, including 18 in the Tampa Bay area. RCMA also runs three charter schools, including two in Wimauma, in south Hillsborough County. Founded in 1965, RCMA has given thousands of children a vital boost toward success in school and life. For more information about RCMA please visit www.rcma.org.
About Wish Farms:
Wish Farms, founded in 1922 and third-generation owned, is one of the largest shippers of strawberries in Florida and has been for over 50 years. Nationally recognized for quality and innovation, Wish Farms is a year round supplier of strawberries and blueberries and seasonal in select vegetables. Wish Farms utilizes How’s My Picking?™, a patented tool for traceability to ensure quality by tying consumer feedback to the harvest time, field location, picker, etc. For more information about Wish Farms, please visit www.wishfarms.com.
About Bright House Networks
Bright House Networks is the sixth largest owner and operator of cable systems in the U.S. and the second largest in Florida with technologically advanced systems located in five states including Florida, Alabama, Indiana, Michigan and California.
Bright House Networks serves approximately 2.5 million customers who subscribe to one or more of its video, high-speed data, home security and automation and voice services. The company offers a portfolio of customizable, cutting-edge business solutions spanning Internet, MEF-certified Metro Ethernet, WiFi, security, telephony, and video. Bright House Media Strategies, the advertising arm of Bright House Networks, offers businesses advanced targeted advertising solutions. Bright House Networks also owns and operates exclusive local news and sports channels in its Florida markets. For more information about Bright House Networks or our products and services, visit brighthouse.com.
Source: Wish Farms