LOUDONVILLE, NY – Festa Vino, the Capital Region's premiere food, wine and spirits celebration, returns on Thursday, Oct. 17 at 5:30 p.m. at the Callanan Field House located in the Marcelle Athletic Complex. Net proceeds from one Siena College's signature annual events benefit both the Saints Alive! Athletic Fund, which directly supports more than 350 student athletes, as well as other special needs of the College.
 
Presented by Siena College and All Star Wine & Spirits, Festa Vino features an evening of wonderful wine, food, and fellowship as the Callanan Field House is transformed into the Italian countryside. Guests will have the opportunity to sample wines, craft beer, and spirits from around the world, as well as culinary delights from some of the Capital Region's favorite restaurants. Siena student athletes help work the event and will be present to mingle and interact with patrons.
 
Siena is still currently accepting food vendors, sponsors, and honorary committee members for Festa Vino, which can be secured online at siena.edu/festavino. A $200 stipend is being provided to food vendors. Sponsorship levels start at just $250 to join the Honorary Committee all the way up to $10,000 for an Imperial Sponsorship, with all sponsorship levels yielding premium benefits. Sponsorship opportunities are being accepted through Oct. 10.
 
Regular admission to enjoy Festa Vino is only $85, and tickets can be purchased online at siena.edu/festavino or by clicking the corresponding link. Young alumni admission for Siena College alumni from class years 2015-24 is $50.
 
Festa Vino is one of the signature fundraising events for Siena College, with net proceeds benefiting both the Saints Alive! Athletic Fund and other needs of the College as identified by the Vice President for Development and Alumni Engagement. The Saints Alive! Athletic Fund is the primary fundraising arm for the department, which impacts all student athletes, coaches, and their programs, and helps further the mission of "Building Better Saints."
 
This year marks the 22^nd edition of Siena College Festa Vino, which returned last year to raise a new record $116,107, following a four-year gap in the event due to the pandemic. Last year's total net proceeds smashed the previous record of $76,000 raised in 2012 by nearly 35%.
 
For more information on Festa Vino including purchasing tickets, sponsorship opportunities, and more, log on to siena.edu/festavino or contact Siena College's Office of Development and Alumni Engagement by phone at (518) 783-2432 or by e-mail at alumni@siena.edu.