Join us on April 12^th for Not Our First Rodeo: A Down Home BBQ Benefit for Restore the Delta at Delta Diamond Farms in Isleton!

Dust off your boots, grab your hats, and get ready for an evening filled with good food, great company, and a whole lot of heart for the Delta while learning about the important work being done to safeguard our estuary. But this isn’t just a party—it’s a call to action. Right now, the Delta is facing unprecedented challenges, and your support will help Restore the Delta continue its vital efforts to protect our waters, our communities, and our way of life. The funds we raise at this event will directly support critical advocacy efforts and initiatives to keep our organization going.

This year we are honoring the following individuals for their hard work and dedication to the Delta:

Delta Legacy Award: Gerry Goodie Sr, Wimpy’s Marina
Delta Advocate Award: Jann Dorman, Friends of the River & Peter Drekmeier, Tuolumne River Trust
Delta Catalyst Award: Reatha Hardy-Jordan, Black Urban Farmers Association & Michelle Leinfelder-Miles PhD, University of California Cooperative Extension, San Joaquin County
Delta Protector Award: Eric Buescher, San Francisco Baykeeper
Next Generation Leadership for the Delta Award: Phillip Merlo, San Joaquin County Historical Society, Miniya Joy Brisbane and Giovanni Tilley, With Our Words/WeFlowRadio, & Lauren Chetley, Maddie Dreyer, Deborah Castillo, and Vanessa Buenrostro, Restore the Delta Interns

Tickets to our fundraiser are $75 each. This includes our annual Delta Advocate Awards ceremony, as well as a Delta barbeque dinner, dancing, a no-host cash bar, and family friendly fun. Our goal is to have as many supporters as possible attend, and to raise as many flexible dollars as possible to meet the moment at hand.

We also need help with sponsorships from business, family, and farming interests to help make this event profitable for the cause. Our sponsorship levels are below.

Ultimate Wrangler Sponsor $10,000 & up: Includes full table (10 tickets), a swag bag, and logo advertisement on website, social media, and program.
Gold Buckle Sponsor $5,000 & up: Includes half table (5 tickets), a swag bag, and logo advertisement on website, social media, and program.
Barrel Racer Sponsor $2,500 & up: Includes 4 tickets, a swag bag, and acknowledgment in program.
Lasso Leader Sponsor $1,000 & up: Includes 2 tickets, a swag bag, acknowledgment in program.

The Delta isn’t just water. It’s farms, fisheries, families, and most importantly, it’s home. Right now, it needs us more than ever. So, let’s come together, share a meal, and fight for the future of the Delta—because this ain’t our first rodeo, and we’re in it for the long haul.

Not Our First Rodeo: A Down Home BBQ Benefit for Restore the Delta

Team Members