Paragon Casino Resort is excited to announce a brand-new festival dedicated to raising money for local charities in a fun and unique atmosphere. SIP Wine & Spirit Fest is happening on Saturday, August 17, 2024, from 3 p.m. – 6 p.m. inside the Mari Showroom
The inaugural festival will feature live music and prize drawings along with food and unlimited samples of liquor and wine. It is being hosted by Paragon Casino Resort in partnership with local radio stations KISS-FM 98.7, KRRV-FM 100.3 and KZMZ-FM 96.9.
SIP Wine & Spirit Fest will benefit four regional charities: United Way of Central Louisiana, Alzheimer’s Foundation – Alexandria Chapter, Save Cenla (ASIST) and the Avoyelles Animal Welfare Society. Proceeds will assist these organizations in providing much-needed resources and support for their communities.
“Community service is a mission that we hold close to our hearts at Paragon Casino Resort. For 30 years, we have enjoyed finding new and unique ways to give back to Marksville and all of Avoyelles Parish,” said Marshall Ray Sampson, Sr., General Manager of Paragon Casino Resort. “SIP Wine & Spirit Fest is going to be an unforgettable day of socializing with our friends and neighbors while raising money for the extraordinary organizations that work tirelessly to better our region.”
Festival attendees have two tiers of admission they can choose from: general admission and ultra admission. General admission is $50 and includes entry into the festival to enjoy a variety of delicious food, unlimited samples of wine and spirits, and the chance to win door prizes. Ultra admission is $75 dollars and includes all the perks of general admission, access to expert liquor and wine classes and a VIP dinner.
Live music will be provided by Geno DeLafose and French Rockin’ Boogie, Jamie Bergeron and the Kickin’ Cajuns and Travis Matte and the Zydeco Kingpins. Door prizes will take place every 30 minutes.
SIP Wine & Spirit Fest is Saturday, August 17 from 3 p.m. – 6 p.m. inside Paragon’s Mari Showroom. Ultra admission classes and speakers will be inside the Hall of Chiefs from 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. and the VIP dinner will be from 7 p.m. – 8 p.m. in the Ballroom.
For more information and to purchase tickets, visit Paragon Casino Resort’s website or click here.