About this Event
ONE FINAL TOAST 🥂
A Farewell Celebration of Cocktails & Connections
Every connection has a story.
A conversation that opened a door. A handshake that became a partnership. A stranger who became a friend.
Over the years, Cocktails & Connections has brought together incredible people, businesses, organizations, and community leaders who believe in the power of meaningful relationships.
Now, it's time to raise our glasses for ONE FINAL TOAST.
Join us for an unforgettable evening as we celebrate the friendships, partnerships, memories, and community that made Cocktails & Connections so special.
This isn't just another networking event. It's a celebration of everyone who has been part of our journey.
THE EVENING
📅 Wednesday, December 9, 2026
🕠 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
📍 Palomino Event Center | Downtown Fresno
✨ Cocktail attire encouraged
WHAT TO EXPECT
🥂 A Farewell Celebration
Raise a glass with the people who made Cocktails & Connections what it is today.
🍽️ Food by Kahlo Salsas y Más
Enjoy delicious food provided by our food sponsor, Kahlo Salsas y Más.
🍸 Open Bar
Enjoy drinks throughout the evening as we celebrate together.
🤝 Meaningful Connections
Reconnect with familiar faces, celebrate friendships, and enjoy the company of Fresno's business and community leaders.
🎤 A Conversation with Carla & Roman
Join us for a special conversation reflecting on the journey, experiences, and people behind Cocktails & Connections.
🎨 Table Decorating Competition
Our table sponsors will bring their creativity to life by decorating their tables to represent what community in the Central Valley means to them.
Guests will vote for their favorite table, and the winning sponsor will select a local nonprofit to receive a $1,000 donation from Cocktails & Connections!
$500 TABLE SPONSORSHIPS
YOUR TABLE. YOUR STORY. YOUR COMMUNITY.
What does community in the Central Valley mean to you?
For $500, gather eight guests and transform your table into a creative celebration of the people, places, cultures, and connections that make our Valley special.
Whether you represent a business, nonprofit, community organization, or group of friends, we invite you to bring your interpretation of community to life.
There is no required decorating theme. Be creative, be authentic, and tell your story!
Your Table Sponsorship Includes:
• Reserved table for 8 guests
• Entry into our Table Decorating Competition
• Two bottles of wine (one red and one white)
• Priority food service
• Professional photography of your decorated table, with social media recognition and tagging
DECORATE WITH PURPOSE. MAKE AN IMPACT.
Guests will vote for their favorite decorated table.
The winning table sponsor will select a local nonprofit to receive a $1,000 donation from Cocktails & Connections.
The donation is made directly to the selected nonprofit, not paid to the winning sponsor.
ADDITIONAL SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
We also have two special event sponsorship opportunities:
HOST SPONSOR — $1,000
Help welcome our guests and celebrate the community that made Cocktails & Connections possible.
CHAMPAGNE SPONSOR — $1,000
Help lead our final toast and create a memorable closing celebration.
Contact our team for sponsorship details and availability.
OUR EVENT PARTNERS
We're grateful to the incredible partners helping bring this evening to life.
Food Sponsor: Kahlo Salsas y Más
Venue Sponsor: Palomino Event Center
Aesthetics Partner: Expo Party Rentals
ONE LAST EVENING TOGETHER
To everyone who attended an event, supported a sponsor, introduced a friend, made a connection, or simply showed up with an open mind and a willingness to connect:
This evening is for you.
Thank you for being part of the Cocktails & Connections story.
We can't wait to celebrate with you one final time.
One Final Toast. A Lifetime of Connections. 🥂
Event venue & nearby stays
The Palomino Event Center, 2111 Tuolumne Street, Fresno, United States
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