15TH ANNUAL SAN FERNANDO VALLEY FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL, MAY 13, 2017

THE LOS ANGELES MISSION COLLEGE (LAMC) FOUNDATION HOSTS 15th ANNUAL SAN FERNANDO VALLEY FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL

Theme – “International Cuisine”- Fundraiser at Los Angeles Mission College Supporting Student Scholarships

SYLMAR, CA – The Los Angeles Mission College (LAMC) Foundation will be hosting the 15th Annual San Fernando Valley Food & Wine Festival on Saturday, May 13, 2017.

sfvfw_containerBG4_1900x1169This signature event raises crucial funds for our scholarship programs which provides a local financial support system for students and has awarded more than $100,000 in scholarships, thanks to the success of events like this.   It will be an exciting and fun-filled day to include exquisite cuisine prepared by our award-winning Culinary Arts Institute, wonderful wines, a silent auction, live entertainment and much more!

Mayor Eric Garcetti has personally confirmed his attendance.  We expect many other civic and community leaders to attend and so should you!

“San Fernando Valley Food & Wine Festival is a yearly must-attend event for the San Fernando Valley.”

This year’s Annual Food & Wine Festival is expected to draw hundreds of guests in the beautiful Los Angeles Mission College Culinary Arts Institute Building on the afternoon of May 13 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM.

With a theme of “International Cuisine” attendees will enjoy cuisine from around the world, pared with wines to complement each dish.  In addition, we will be hosting a silent auction, pastry pavilion, and live entertainment provided by local artists.

Meet our amazing faculty and staff of master chefs, including Culinary Arts Department Chair, Chef Louis Eguaras. His past experience includes: Executive Chef of Presidential Culinary Services; Author of bestselling book “101 Things I Learned in Culinary School,” and former White House Chef at Camp David Presidential Retreat and The White House.

General admission tickets are $65 and VIP tickets are $150.  All tickets will include a beautiful souvenir stemmed wine glass to commemorate the event.

VIP tickets will include: Lanyards which allow entrance into the VIP lounge area; A private tour of our state-of-the-art kitchens in action; autographed copy of Chef Louis Eguaras’s bestselling book “101 Things I learned in Culinary School.”; special foods to be served in VIP area only one hour before the admission of the general public; select champagnes served in VIP area only

To purchase tickets, please visit http://sfvfw.com/  or call: 818 364-7600 ext. 7111

About the Los Angeles College Foundation: The Los Angeles Mission College Foundation is the support arm of the college, made up of community members and civic and business leaders. The mission of Los Angeles Mission College Foundation is to raise funds and provide stewardship for funds already raised, through annual scholarship drives, special events, grant applications and business partnerships. Our goal is to provide a local financial support system to needy and deserving students entering and continuing their education at Mission College. Our vision is to improve the quality of life in our community by providing support for individuals from diverse backgrounds to pursue quality accessible educational programs and services.