16TH ANNUAL BARE ASPEN WINE AND BEER TASTING SET FOR SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 IN FLAGSTAFF

EVENT WILL BE HELD AT THE PEAKS SENIOR LIVING COMMUNITY, WILL FEATURE WINE AND BEER TASTING, FOOD, MUSIC, GAMES AND SILENT AUCTION

Special Olympics Arizona would like to invite all supporters of SOAZ to its 16^th annual Bare Aspen Wine and Beer Tasting event, which will be held Saturday, Sept. 9 (noon – 4 p.m.) at The Peaks, A Senior Living Community in Flagstaff.  Proceeds from this event will benefit Special Olympics Arizona’s Mountain Area athletes.

Presented by Fat Olives and Salsa Brava, Bare Aspen will feature tasty wine and beer offerings from local and regional vendors, food courtesy of Chef John Conley at Fat Olives, Salsa Brava and other local restaurants , music, outdoor games, a silent auction, and a live auction hosted by auctioneer Russell Mann.

Individual tickets can be purchased for $75 and include free food from Salsa Brava and Fat Olives, 10 beer/wine tickets, and a commemorative wine/beer glass.  Tickets for kids under 21 years of age are $20 and include free food from Salsa Brava, Fat Olives and other local restaurants.  Tickets can be purchased at https://www.classy.org/event/16th-annual-bare-aspen-wine-and-beer-tasting/e495390.

“Bare Aspen is a fun, summertime event that we love to host each year to bring together our great Special Olympics Arizona community,” said Special Olympics Arizona President and CEO Jamie Heckerman.  “Guests can enjoy great food and drinks, live music and the refreshing Flagstaff weather while supporting our Flagstaff area Special Olympics athletes.”

Special Olympics Arizona would like to thank Presenting Sponsor Fat Olives and Salsa Brava, as well as Legacy Beverage, The Peaks, A Senior Living Community, and all of the sponsors and supporters who make this great event happen each year in Flagstaff.