Santa Rosa Beach, FL – The Witches of South Walton, an organization dedicated to supporting the Children’s Volunteer Health Network (CVHN), with their mission, is hosting the 14th Annual Witch Ride on Tuesday, October 31st at 6:30am. Tickets are $30 in advance and $40 the morning of the ride, which includes a charity bike ride from Gulf Place to Stinky’s Fish Camp and ending with a Gathering Brunch at La Playa in Gulf Place. Purchase tickets online atwww.witchride.com. This event would not be possible without the help of local residents and businesses including Sunrise Coffee, Pizza by the Sea, Shunk Gulley, Modus Photography, Classic Luxury Real Estate, YOLO and the merchants at Gulf Place.

More information on the event can be found on our website www.WitchesOfSouthWalton.com or on Facebook www.Facebook.com/WitchesOfSouthWalton

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Thursday, October 26th

WITCHES BREW | La Playa at Gulf Place

Pre-registered packet pickup and in-person registration will be held at La Playa in Gulf Place from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. There will be drink specials for all ladies and Forrest Williams Band will be taking the stage. Special raffle tickets will be sold only at the Witches Brew to win a custom designed Witch Hat. Winner must be present to win at the drawing at 8:00 p.m.

Monday, October 30th

PREFLIGHT WITCH NIGHT | The Perfect Pig at Gulf Place

Pre-registered packet pickup and in-person registration at The Perfect Pig in Gulf Place will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. There will be food and drink specials along with the selling of raffle tickets to win a custom designed Witch Hat. Winner must be present to win at the drawing at 8:00 p.m.

Tuesday, October 31st

WAKE UP WITCHES | The Green at Gulf Place

Arrive early and meet the other witches. Sunrise Coffee will be providing coffee at the stage for all attendees.

 14th ANNUAL WITCH RIDE | The Green at Gulf Place

A portion of Laura Hamilton Blvd. will be reserved to park your bike.

Information and final announcements will be given at 6:45 a.m., then witches can make their way to their bikes and prepare to ride. The charity bike ride starts at 7:00 a.m. sharp as all Witches promptly leave Gulf Place as a group.

RESTING STOP | Stinky’s Fish Camp and Bait Shack

The Witches ride to Stinky’s Fish Camp and Bait Shack to line up on 30A and greet spectators.

GATHERING BRUNCH | La Playa at Gulf Place

The Witches ride back to Gulf Place where a Gathering Brunch will be served at 8:30 a.m. The Gathering Brunch, contests, and raffle ticket drawing will be held on the patio at La Playa. The Gathering Brunch includes a selection of pastries, fruit, bacon and eggs accompanied with mimosas (limited to 3). La Playa will also have a cash bar with all your favorite drinks. $50 prizes will be given to the Witch with the “Best Decorated Bike,” “Best Witch Costume,” and “Best Witch Cackle”. Raffle items will be donated by local businesses.

 

 

’WE GET LOTS OF HONKS AND GIVE LOTS OF CACKLES’

 

2016 Witch Ride:

 

Last year was remarkable; we had just over 140 Witches participating in the event and raised more than ever at $9,000 for Children’s Volunteer Health Network.

Many Thanks

The Coven:

Erin Chekaoui                                      Our Founders

Stephen Brinker                                  Carol Stafford

Matthew Jones                                   Le Thompson

 

About Children’s Volunteer Health Network, Inc:  Children’s Volunteer Health Network, Inc HEALTHY HAPPY KIDS, is a faith-based 501(c) 3 organization established in 2005 to enhance the lives of uninsured and underinsured school-aged children by facilitating free, immediate access to medical, dental and mental health care. For more information please visitwww.cvhnkids.org.

About The Witches of South Walton, Inc.:  The Witches of South Walton is a group of women founded by Carol Stafford and Lee Thompson dedicated to raising money for the Children’s Volunteer Health Network with their annual ride, brunch and raffle.  For more information on where to glimpse the witches in their glory or to join this bewitching group, please visit www.witchesofsouthwalton.com. 

 

Photos by Modus Photography