Thursday, September 18, 2025
6:30-9:30 p.m. at Fort Whiting Auditorium
A taste of Mobile’s carnival season in the fall
Our signature annual event, Food & Folly brings the spirit of Mobile's carnival season to the fall. Attendees enjoy cuisine samples from local restaurants, live music by the legendary Excelsior Band, wine, craft beer and spirits tastings, a silent auction, wine pull, and much more!
This year's event, our 15th annual, was held on Thursday, September 19, at Fort Whiting Auditorium in Mobile, and our 2025 event is scheduled for Thursday, September 18. Each year, we expect approximately 350 guests for the event, including area business professionals and influential community members.
Event Sponsorship Opportunities
Chief Slac (Presenting) Sponsor: $10,000
Premier company logo and 'presented by' recognition placed on the following event promotional materials: On-site signage, Program, Event website and silent auction website, Social media profiles (4 mentions), Event emails, Event advertising, Event news release(s)
Company representative can participate on Food & Folly event committee
Verbal recognition during event
Company representative to present People's Choice Awards at conclusion of the event
Sponsor recognition plaque
One (1) complementary table (10 registrations) with signage
Discounted rate on additional tables ($480) or registrations ($50 single, $80 couple)
Emblem Sponsor: $5,000
Prominent company logo placed on the following event promotional materials: On-site signage, Program, Event website and silent auction website, Social media profiles (2 mentions), Event promotion emails
Verbal recognition during event
One (1) complementary table (10 registrations) with signage
Discounted rate on additional tables ($480) or registrations ($50 single, $80 couple)
Revelry Sponsor: $2,500
Company logo placed on the following event promotional materials: On-site signage, Program, Event website, Social media profiles (1 mention)
Six (6) complementary registrations OR upgrade to a table (10 registrations total) for an additional $160
Discount on additional registrations ($50 single, $80 couple)
Mystic Sponsor: $1,000
Company logo placed on the following event promotional materials: On-site signage, Program, Event website
Four (4) complementary registrations OR upgrade to a table (10 registrations total) for an additional $240
Discount on additional registrations ($50 single, $80 couple)
Crewe Sponsor: $500
Company name or logo placed on the following event promotional materials: On-site signage, Program, Event website
Two (2) complementary registrations OR upgrade to a table (10 registrations total) for an additional $320
Discount on additional registrations ($50 single, $80 couple)
To become a sponsor, email our Development Department, or call us at (251) 479-4900.
In-Kind Donation Opportunities
Each year, we recruit participating restaurants/caterers, breweries and distilleries for Food & Folly, along with items for our silent auction.
For more information on those opportunities, email our Development Department, or call us at (251) 479-4900.
Thanks to our 2024 Food & Folly Sponsors!
Chief Slac (Presenting) Sponsor
Emblem Sponsor
Revelry Sponsors
Mystic Sponsors
Crewe Sponsors
Participating Restaurants & Caterers
Participating Breweries & Spirits Companies
Food & Folly is also made possible by a grant from Mobile County!
About United Cerebral Palsy of Mobile
Established in 1947, United Cerebral Palsy of Mobile is one of the area’s oldest and most respected charities, serving individuals with disabilities in 32 counties of south Alabama, covering Mobile to Montgomery. Services begin in infancy with our Early Intervention program and continue through adulthood with our Adult Day Program. Other programs include Preschool, Camp SMILE, Supported Employment, Respite Services, Childcare Training and more.
Thanks to events like Food & Folly, and through the sponsorship of community-minded individuals and businesses, we can offer life-changing services to over 750 individuals with disabilities each month