Mustang Football Fundraising Fiesta Dinner & Silent Auction

The Fiesta Dinner is an annual pre-season party for Mustang Football parents, coaches and boosters. To volunteer for the Fiesta Dinner Committee, please fill out the volunteer sign-up form.

What is the purpose of the Fiesta Dinner?

Originally, it was for parents and coaches to enjoy a good meal and each others company and get excited about the upcoming season. In recent years, it has been expanded to include a silent auction and has therefore also become a significant revenue generator for the program.

When is it held?

Usually the last Saturday in August.

Who can attend?

Parents of both current and former players, coaches, school administrators, local political leaders and program boosters. Minors, including all current football players, may not attend.

What does the evening's activities consist of?

We welcome everyone with cocktails and hors duerves, debut the upcoming season's new line of Mustang Merchandise for sale, and recruit people to join the Coaches Club and sign up for snack stand duty. There is usually music to enjoy and dance to, and on occasion we've even had a live band.

The silent auction is always open for bidding and towards the end of the evening, we even have a live auction for some of the items.

The highlight of the event is to meet the coaches and hear the "game plan" for the upcoming season.

Is there a cost to attend?

Yes. Tickets vary in price depending on the location.

Can parents donate items for the auction themselves?

Absolutely. In fact, many parents have donated tickets to a professional baseball, hockey or basketball game from their season ticket packages, to items that their respective businesses sell.

How much money does the auction generate for the program?

We've raised between $12,000 and $15,000 each of the last two years.

Who is responsible for soliciting all of those items for the auction?

In past years, that job has been handled by a few select volunteers. Going forward, we are hoping that all parents and boosters will agree to solicit a select group of businesses that they either know personally or frequent. No more than 5 to 10.

What materials will we be given to submit to our leads?

We will provide you with a cover letter and silent auction donation form for each lead that will summarize the event and explain the donation process.

What if one of our leads expresses an interest in buying and ad in the souvenir program or a sign on the field?

Great question! This is exactly what we experienced the last couple of years. And since the database of businesses who might donate auction items is the same as the ones we solicit to buy program ads or field signs, we will also provide each parent with a copy of last year's program, a rate card and spec sheet so you can offer them our entire menu of sponsorship opportunities.