Thursday, September 18, 2025
6:30-9:30 p.m. at Fort Whiting Auditorium
A Carnival of Flavor for a Good Cause!
Our signature annual event, Food & Folly brings the vibrant spirit of Mobile Mardi Gras to the fall season. Mark your calendars for the 16th Annual Food & Folly on Thursday, September 18, 2025, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the historic Fort Whiting Auditorium.
This festive evening features delectable bites from local restaurants, spirited tastings of wine, craft beer, and cocktails, and toe-tapping tunes from the legendary Excelsior Band. Attendees can also enjoy a lively silent auction, a wine pull, and other delightful surprises. With approximately 350 guests, including prominent business professionals and community leaders, it’s a night of revelry you won’t want to miss. Best of all, every ticket supports UCP of Mobile’s mission to empower individuals with disabilities across south Alabama.
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 of the 2025 event, 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 soliciting donated items/services for our silent auction.
For more information on those opportunities, check out our partnership guide, email our Development Department, or call us at (251) 479-4900.
Thanks to our 2024 Food & Folly Partners!
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