Sip, Savor & Support Local Families: Early-Bird Tickets Now Available for the 2025 Sangarita Showdown in Palmetto
Get ready for a night of bold flavors and big impact! Parenting Matters proudly presents the 9th Annual Sangarita Showdown on Friday, November 14, 2025, from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Manatee County Fairgrounds – Veterans Hall in Palmetto, Florida.
This fan-favorite tasting event brings together top restaurants and bars from the Suncoast to compete for Best Sangria, Best Margarita, and Best Small Bite — with attendees casting their votes to crown the winners! All proceeds support Parenting Matters’ mission to strengthen families and prevent child abuse in Manatee and Sarasota counties.
🎟️ Early-Bird Tickets On Sale Now Through August 31
Enjoy discounted pricing when you purchase in advance:
- General Admission: $65 (regular $75)
- Table for 8: $500 (regular $575)
Use promo code “EARLY” on Eventbrite to claim your discount!
🌮 What’s Included with Your Ticket:
- Unlimited tastings of sangrias, margaritas, and small bites
- Access to vote in the People’s Choice Awards
- Entry into raffles, silent auctions, and live auctions
- Live music, entertainment, and a complimentary photo booth
- A fun-filled evening benefiting a meaningful cause
“This event is more than just food and drinks,” said Katie Becker, Executive Director of Parenting Matters. “Each ticket helps a local family gain the tools and resources they need to build a brighter future.”
📅 Event Details:
- Date: Friday, November 14, 2025
- Time: 7:00 – 10:00 PM
- Location: Manatee County Fairgrounds – Veterans Hall
1402 14th Ave. W., Palmetto, FL 34221 - Ages: 21 and up
- Tickets & Info: SangaritaShowdown.com
🎉 Presented By:
- Division 8 Exchange Club
🏆 Featured Sponsors:
- Presenting: Bradenton Area Convention and Visitors Bureau
- Premier: Grande Aire Services
- Media Sponsor: LocaliQ / Herald-Tribune Media Group
- Magnum: Coastal Hearing Care, Manasota Flooring
- Chalice: TJ Jerger MGA, Berlin Patten Ebling Attorneys at Law
- Cocktail: The Wellness Center of Ellenton
About Parenting Matters
Parenting Matters is a nationally accredited nonprofit dedicated to child abuse prevention and parenting education across Southwest Florida. Since 1994, they’ve empowered parents through workshops, in-home visits, and bilingual support services — all offered at little or no cost to families.
📧 Sponsorship Inquiries:
Rebekah Prieto, Director of Development & Marketing
📞 (941) 756-3007 | 📱 (928) 830-9579
✉️ RPrieto@ParentingMattersFL.org
🌐 ParentingMatters.org
Don’t miss the tastiest showdown of the year — secure your early-bird tickets today!