OPUS for Person-to-Person is excited to announce that tickets are now on sale for its annual fall fundraiser, The BigGER Rig Gig – a festive and casual outdoor event featuring live music, food trucks, cocktails, games and raffle.
The event will take place on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017 at the Ox Ridge Field in Darien. All-inclusive tickets are $135 per person for OPUS Members and their spouses, and $150 per person for non-members.
Tickets can be purchased by visiting this OPUS website page or by emailing biggerriggig@opus4p2p.org.
Taking place under an open-air tent, this year’s BigGER Rig Gig has “Gone South” and will feature live music from bluegrass band, The Wool Hats, as well as DJ Matthew Mixwell.
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Food trucks including House of Bones BBQ, Mardi Parti, Melt Mobile, Taco Loco and Yardbird and Co will provide delicious, Southern-themed fare.
The event will feature lawn games, dancing under the stars and the chance to win raffle prizes, including
- a family adventure package at Camelback Resort,
- a getaway to the famed Grace Mayflower Inn and Spa,
- a United Nations tour and Delegates Dining Room lunch,
- group yoga package and
- a family photography session from local photographer Karen Morneau.
“The BigGER Rig Gig is an important event that directly supports Person-to-Person’s Emergency Assistance Program,” said Rebecca Morrison, co-president, OPUS Person-to-Person.
“Last year the event raised more than $85,000, which provided assistance to members of our neighboring communities, and we are confident that we will surpass that number with this year’s event,” Morrison said.
Photo from Opus for Person-to-Person
From a previous year’s Bigger Rig Gig event
About OPUS for Person-to-Person
OPUS for Person-to-Person is a charitable organization whose mission is to support Person-to-Person through fundraising efforts and public awareness. Our fundraisers help P2P provide goods and services to more than 25,000 individuals and families in our neighboring communities who lack basic necessities and resources.
For more information about our organization, please visit the website, and for more information about Person-to-Person, please visit that website.