June 9 is 21st Annual Jacksonville FOODFIGHT

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Fine food and spirits will abound â€" along with a festive battle for best culinary presentation â€" on Thursday, June 9, when the 21st Annual Jacksonville FOODFIGHTâ,,¢ takes place at EverBank Field’s Touchdown Club East.

This year's event â€" sponsored by EverBank â€" will bring together more than 50 of the First Coast's finest restaurants, caterers and beverage wholesalers for a friendly competition where partygoers prove to be the biggest winners. The event has raised more than $1 million to help fight hunger in Jacksonville over the last 20 years and hopes to raise at least $100,000 in 2011 - with all proceeds benefiting Second Harvest North Florida.

Tickets for the event are $60 for general admission and $100 for VIP access, both of which include tastes of delightful dishes prepared by the top restaurant chefs in the city, along with numerous beverages and live entertainment. The VIP admission entitles partygoers to a private reception with access to all restaurants on the upper level from 6-6:30 p.m.; a private seating area available throughout the event; automatic entry into a prize drawing for a variety of special items, including a bicycle, hotel stays and tickets to special locations; a commemorative FOODFIGHT wine glass; and exclusive access to the Jaguars Suites level.

A unique raffle will also be held that features the winner’s choice of one of three exciting prizes  â€" a new 2011 Harley-Davidson Sportster Forty-Eight motorcycle, provided by Adamec Harley-Davidson; a pair of “his and hers” Yamaha 125cc scooters, provided by Beach Boulevard Motorsports; or $5,000 cash. Tickets for the raffle are $100, and only 300 tickets will be sold.

To order tickets or purchase sponsorship packages, visit www.JacksonvilleFOODFIGHT.org or call 904.739.7074.