A rivalry football tailgate party with a twist is coming up on Friday, Oct. 27, 2023, ahead of the Fort Walton Beach Vikings vs. Choctawhatchee Indians game.
- Real estate agents Wayne Myshin and Nance Wendel with ERA American Real Estate are hosting a community blood donation tailgate party from 1-7 p.m. at Props Brewery, 125 Lovejoy Rd. in Fort Walton Beach, leading up to the big game.
- Proceeds will benefit the winning school’s booster club with a $1,000 prize.
The event will feature live music from 4-7 p.m., food, beer, and friendly competition between fans of the rival teams. Attendees can take part in football throwing and other games to rack up points for their side.
“We’ll tally up the points during the day as people throw the football,” said Wendel. “That’s actually the one which counts towards the $1,000 check.”
The OneBlood bloodmobile will be onsite from 1-6 p.m. People who come to donate blood will receive a free beer ticket and 15 minutes of games at the adjacent Battle Axe venue. Additional game time can be purchased.
Fans are encouraged to wear their team colors. The check presentation to the winning school’s booster club will take place at a later date.
- Kickoff for the rivalry game is at 7:30 p.m. at Fort Walton Beach High School following the tailgate.
Wendel, who has lived in the area for 10 years, and Myshin, a 40-year resident, decided to organize the event after a successful blood drive they held together earlier this year. The real estate duo obtained certifications in probate and divorce real estate and have teamed up to market their specialized services to attorneys in the area.
“Our overall objective of course is to get blood donated,” Wendel said. “And we decided to build it into an event where we could gather sponsorships and donate money to the boosters of a ‘winning competition’ between the two teams.”
