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MARMOT BOCA RATON BOWL GREAT CHEFS TAILGATE SHOWCASE TO FEATURE A NIGHT OF FOOD, FUN & PHILANTHROPY Who: The Marmot Boca Raton Bowl, Mid-American Conference Commissioner Dr. Jon Steinbrecher, legendary college football coach Howard Schnellenberger, ESPN West Palm on-air personality Josh Cohen, and South Florida chefs and restaurants. What: The Marmot Boca Raton Bowl will host its inaugural Great Chefs Tailgate Showcase to feature some of the best food and drinks in South Florida as well as raise money for Spirit of Giving’s holiday gift drive. When: Wednesday, November 18, 6 p.m. Where: Via Mizner Golf & Country Club, 6200 Boca Del Mar Drive, Boca Raton, FL 33433 Why: To spread the excitement for post-season college football while raising funds for a good cause, the Marmot Boca Raton Bowl is hosting the Great Chefs Tailgate Showcase. The event will feature some of the best tailgating fare and drinks from around South Florida. Attendees are encouraged to sport their college colors and network with other members of the community. All event proceeds benefit the bowl’s charity partner Spirit of Giving and will go toward their holiday gift drive. Details: • Participants include Via Mizner Golf & Country Club, Boca Raton Resort & Club, PGA National Resort & Spa, Broken Sound Club, Florida Atlantic University, Tilted Kilt, M.E.A.T. Eatery & Tap Room, The Little Chalet, Rebel House, American Fine Wine and Barrel of Monks Brewing. • Attendees will be able to vote on the best food and drinks with the winning entries to be included in the Official Marmot Boca Raton Bowl E-Cookbook. • Celebrity judges include Mid-American Conference Commissioner Dr. Jon Steinbrecher, legendary college football coach Howard Schnellenberger, ESPN West Palm on-air personality Josh Cohen, FAU First Lady Carolyn Kelly and more. • Event-goers have the chance to win prizes, show their spirit in the ‘alma mater fight song’ contest, try their skills in the tailgate game section and compete at the halftime football trivia challenge. • Those attending can also join Commissioner Steinbrecher for an onsite MACtion Watch Party at 8 p.m. • Tickets to the event are $40 per person, which includes chefs’ tastings and two cocktails. To purchase tickets to the Great Chefs Tailgate Showcase, visit www.spiritofgivingnetwork.org or call 561-385-0144. Tickets for the Marmot Boca Raton Bowl will also be on sale at the event. Visual/Interview Opportunities: Marmot Boca Raton Bowl Executive Director Doug Mosley, Mid-American Conference Commissioner Dr. Jon Steinbrecher and legendary football coach Howard Schnellenberger will be available for interviews and photo/video opportunities. If you would like to attend, please RSVP to [email protected] by 5 p.m. on Tuesday, November 17, to ensure you will be put on the guest list.