On behalf of the SEASIDE SCHOOL™ Half Marathon + 5K, we are thrilled to announce that tickets are now on sale for Taste of the Race presented by Publix Super Markets, the premier culinary event on 30A and the official kick-off party for Race Weekend happening Friday, February 14, 2025 on the SEASIDE® Lyceum Lawn.
We are also excited to announce that the Velcro Pygmies will be headlining the event along with a special performance by DJ Telemitry and the SEASIDE NEIGHBORHOOD SCHOOL™ Performance Band.
Please find the press release below for immediate release. I've also attached the release in DOC and PDF formats.
Here are promo photos for the Velcro Pygmies.
Here are promo photos for Taste of the Race.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Tickets Now on Sale for Taste of the Race
with Headliner The Velcro Pygmies
Tickets are now on sale for Taste of the Race, the official pre-party of the SEASIDE SCHOOL™ Half Marathon + 5K Race Weekend, with headliner The Velcro Pygmies on Friday, February 14, 2025 in beautiful Seaside, FL.
SEASIDE, FL – [November 7, 2024] – Tickets are officially on sale for one of the most anticipated events along 30A, Taste of the Race, presented by Publix! Set for Friday, February 14, 2025, this culinary celebration will kick off the SEASIDE SCHOOL™ Half Marathon + 5K Race Weekend, presented by Frankie’s Bike Shop, at the iconic SEASIDE® Lyceum in Seaside, FL with a night of incredible food, entertainment, and community spirit.
This year’s Taste of the Race will be headlined by The Velcro Pygmies, the high-energy rock band known for bringing 80s hair band flair to fan favorites across rock, dance, and country genres. Emceed by DJ Telemitry, the event will feature live performances from The Velcro Pygmies, as well as a special performance by the SEASIDE NEIGHBORHOOD SCHOOL™ Performance Band, setting the tone for a truly unforgettable night.
“Taste of the Race is not only a wonderful evening filled with delicious food and incredible music but also a critical fundraiser that benefits the SEASIDE SCHOOL FOUNDATION™,” said Teresa Horton, Executive Director of the SEASIDE SCHOOL FOUNDATION™. “The funds raised directly support vital academic and extracurricular programs at SEASIDE NEIGHBORHOOD SCHOOL™, including our growing Culinary Program, which we’re thrilled to highlight as part of Race Weekend.”
Guests at Taste of the Race will enjoy tastings from over a dozen Gulf Coast top chefs and restaurants, who will be competing for coveted awards including People’s Choice, Judges’ Choice, and Chef’s Choice. Paired with complimentary fine wines, craft cocktails, and local brews, the evening promises a delectable culinary journey like no other.
VIP ticket holders are invited to elevate their experience with early entry at 6 PM, exclusive VIP gift bags, and access to an exciting live auction featuring extraordinary experiences, such as a golf trip with Charles Kelley of Lady A, a stay at the Manzanita House on Spring Mountain for three couples, and an unforgettable trip to the Academy of Country Music Awards in Dallas.
Publix Super Markets, the event’s Presenting Sponsor, expressed its commitment to the community: “Publix is proud to support Taste of the Race, an event that brings people together to celebrate food and music while giving back to local students. Supporting education and investing in our communities is an important part of our mission,” said Hannah Herring, Publix media relations manager.
Proceeds from Taste of the Race support the SEASIDE SCHOOL FOUNDATION™, benefiting programs that enhance academic and extracurricular opportunities for students at SEASIDE NEIGHBORHOOD SCHOOL™ and Seacoast Collegiate High School. This year’s proceeds will further the mission of the school by funding key programs, including the school’s Culinary Program.
To learn more about the SEASIDE SCHOOL™ Half Marathon + 5K Race Weekend and to purchase tickets to Taste of the Race, visit RunSeasideFL.com. If you are a local chef or restaurant and interested in participating in Taste of the Race, please email Teresa Horton at teresa@seasideschoolfoundation.org.
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ABOUT THE SEASIDE SCHOOL™ HALF MARATHON + 5K
The SEASIDE SCHOOL™ Half Marathon + 5K is the annual charity race fundraiser that supports the SEASIDE SCHOOL FOUNDATION™ and encompasses an entire weekend of activities from the Taste of the Race culinary event as the official Race Weekend kick-off party to Race Day that welcomes thousands of runners from around the globe. Participation and support of the annual fundraiser provides middle school and high school students in Walton County, Florida the opportunity to participate in unique learning experiences not typically found in public education. For more information on the SEASIDE SCHOOL™ Half Marathon + 5K, visit RunSeasideFL.com.
ABOUT THE SEASIDE SCHOOL™
THE SEASIDE SCHOOL™ - the oldest operating public charter school in Florida and comprised of SEASIDE NEIGHBORHOOD SCHOOL™ in Seaside, Florida and Seacoast Collegiate High School located on the nearby campus of Northwest Florida State College - was founded in 1996 with the simple goal of creating a school to address the need for a better middle school education in Walton County. Today, SEASIDE SCHOOL™ has nearly 440 students across the two school campuses and Northwest Florida State College serving grades 5th through 12th and was the highest ranked combination public charter school in the state of Florida for the 2022-2023 school year based on the Florida Department of Education School Grade Program. For more information, visit SeasideSchools.net.
