Can't attend - we are in need in volunteers to help with setup, event staffing, and cleanup. This is a great way to give back and show your support for our local candidates!
Our local candidates need our financial support. Community support is essential to this work to ensure these individuals have the resources to finance their campaigns.
Where: Castoro Cellars
1315 N Bethel Rd, Templeton, CA 93465
When: May 29th, 2026 from 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm
Here’s a taste of what awaits you:
- Meet & Greet with local Politicians, candidates and leaders in the Democratic Party. Enjoy some light hors d'oeuvres while mingling with some local VIPs as well as your fellow Dems from across the county!
- Delicious Food and Wine. Indulge in a delectable spread from Cahoots Catering including Caeser and Mixed Green Salad, Rice Pilaf, Fingerling Potatoes, Mediterranean Lasagna, Prosciutto Wrap Pork Tenderloin, Cashew Crusted Salmon, and dinner rolls. Each ticket comes with two glasses of wine from Castoro Cellars. Extra wine by the bottle at club member rates.
- Silent & Live Auction, Wine Pull and "Guess the number of wine corks" to enter to win a magnum of wine!
- Live Music provided by local artists The Belmores! Check them out below for a preview of their music!
The Belmores
Why Your Support Matters:
Even at the local level, running a political campaign can cost tens of thousands of dollars, with many candidates using their own money! The funds raised at “Off to the Races” will go directly to local candidates including the following offices:
- Paso Robles City Council: District 1 & 2
- Paso Robles School Board: District 1, 2, & 4
- San Luis Obispo County Clerk-Recorder
- San Luis Obispo County Supervisor: District 2 & 4
- California State Assembly; District 30
Tickets:
- Single: [$150 early bird through May 13th, then $165 through May 20th] – Includes access to the event, dinner, dessert, two glasses of wine, and entertainment.
- VIP Table: [$1,200] – Includes all the perks of General Admission for six people plus Priority Access, Reserved Seating with one of our local candidates or current politicians, AND your choice of Two Select Bottles of Castoro wine from a curated list.
Auction Item Donations:
The Club is still seeking donations for the live and silent auctions. Please contact Jennifer Schroeder (850-319-8288) or Juliane Starks (805-904-5039) or email us at events@pasoroblesdemocrats.org to make a donation or for more information. Donations valued at $500 or more will include ONE complimentary ticket plus ONE additional for $75 to the event!
Some of our exciting auction items to look forward to include:
- Winery tour with Central Coast Jeep Adventures
- Week-long vacation rental in Italy donated by Stan Hilling and Lisa Pohmajevich
- Professional house painting by Integrity Painting
- Professional landscaping by Campos Landscape
- Massage by Earthtones
- Much more!
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to support our local candidates and assure we have the government that represents our progressive values!
