OC Food & Wine Celebration to support local kids declared a success
On April 11, the 16th Annual OC Food & Wine Celebration returned to the heart of Laguna Beach at the Festival of Arts grounds, bringing together exceptional wine, craft beer, spirits, local cuisine, live music, specialty vendors and a lively silent auction – all to benefit The Roosters Foundation of Orange County. Five hundred guests attended the event.
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Photos by Bleu Cotton Photography
(L-R) Roosters Rick McAuley, Davi Wilson (board member) and John Trapani, past president
The Celebration is a signature fundraiser for The Roosters Foundation, which raises critical funds for 10 small, local children’s charities across Orange County. These grassroots organizations rely on events like this to deliver programs and services that directly impact children and families in need.
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(L-R) Larry Greene (2026 Roosters president), Bob Voorhees with Stifel-Foresight Wealth Management Group who was the Tasting Glass Sponsor, Rob Ward of Rooster and Tony Fedoryk, owner of ET Chiropractic
Laguna favorites joined the food line–up, including Nirvana by Lindsay and Knolls Restaurant.
Local tasting room, SOMA Cellars, returned by popular demand, pouring award-winning wines alongside an impressive selection of wineries, craft distillers and local breweries.
Live music by the PINCH ME! Band created a festive atmosphere while specialty vendors showcased unique goods.
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(L-R) Parentis Foundation Executive Director Janice Frechette, one of the charitable organization recipients of grant checks from The Roosters Foundation; Parentis Foundation Director of Program Development Elizah Siegel; Parentis Foundation intern and UCI student Katie O’Donnell with Lynn Doan of Nothing Bundt Cakes, Laguna Hills
Guests bid on exclusive packages and experiences, with proceeds directly supporting the Roosters Foundation’s charitable partners.
“Bringing the community together for great food, drinks and entertainment while supporting children’s causes is what makes this event special,” said Larry Greene, president of The Roosters Foundation. “We’re grateful to our returning wineries, partners and sponsors for helping us make a meaningful impact across Orange County.”
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(L-R) Jenny Milazzo, Kris Toral, Virginia Kawai and Donna Toral, OC Food and Wine Celebration 2026 chair
April 3, 2027 is booked for next year, so save the date once again at Festival of Arts.
Proceeds benefit The Roosters Foundation of Orange County and their 10 supported children’s charities.
The Roosters Foundation is a charitable organization dedicated to raising funds and awareness for small children’s charities throughout Orange County. By pooling event-driven donations and community support, the foundation amplifies impact for organizations that might otherwise struggle to secure major funding.
For more information about The Roosters Foundation, visit www.roostersfoundation.org.
