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Employee Appreciation Day 2025

Employee Appreciation Day 2025

It’s time to say thank you to all the hard working hospitality employees. Enjoy a fun-filled day and bring your competitive spirit for individual and team competitions! The day concludes with an AWESOME BARBECUE hosted by numerous volunteers, managers and hospitality team members!

NEW in 2025:
Chili Cook-Off Returns!
Bloody Mary - Cocktail Competition
GM Competition - Specialty Cocktail
Soccer Format Changes - Details Coming Soon

BBQ
Each hospitality employee received one (1) complimentary ticket, plus one (1) complimentary guest ticket.
Additional tickets may be purchased at the door: $5 - hospitality employee guest; children 6 and under free.
We request reservations for employee attendees to estimate grill food, drink and supplies.
Sign up now. Click here.

SPONSORSHIPS - Show your Support, Become a Sponsor! 
Numerous MCHA members donate, prepare and coordinate to make this event happen for all in the Hospitality Industry. Unable to volunteer, but still want to support Employee Appreciation Day?
Sponsorships are now available. Click here.

CONTESTS - Join in on the fun!
We encourage all MCHA members to participate and enter in their appropriate category.
Team reservations are now open! Click here.

All sign-up sheets MUST be submitted by Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at 5:00PM.  Competition Schedule of Events:

8:00AM (TBD)   Soccer - Start time may vary based on number of teams

3:00PM            Bell Staff Team

3:40PM            Tallest Tower

4:00PM            Bartending – Bloody Mary

4:00PM            Chili Cook-Off

4:15PM            Food & Beverage          

4:45PM            Bartending – Specialty Drink      

5:15PM            Bed Making      

5:45PM            General Manager’s competition – Bartending – Specialty Drink (not judged as part of overall competition)

 Thank you to our Presenting Sponsor:

Event Details

June 10, 2025
Monterey County Fairgrounds
2004 Fairground Road
Monterey,

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