I’ve never done an event like this, how does it work? Teams of 10-30 people will walk through the Sacramento food scene in a specified order, sampling food and drink at more than a dozen locations in the central city. Teams will start at different locations (to be assigned) at 12 pm and then rotate around the map of participating restaurants and coffee shops until 5 pm. Each participant will receive a gift bag filled with special offers and a keepsake glass that participants will use for their drink samples at each location.
How will I know where to go? Each participant will receive a numbered map in the order in which you should visit. For example, if your starting location is number 3 on the map, then you will then proceed to location 4, 5, etc. and then start back at 1, and finish at 2.
What does my ticket price include? Your ticket includes an appetizer and alcoholic drink sample (excluding coffee shops and Around the World on Broadway) at each participating location, a gift bag, and a keepsake glass which you will use to get your drink samples at each location
Will I be able to visit all of the restaurants/coffee shops listed for the event? It depends on your pace! Some teams will be able to visit every participating establishment if they keep a quick pace while others will be happy to take a more leisurely pace and not get to all of the establishments by 5pm.
Can I skip places that I don’t want to go to? Part of the joy of this event is to experience new establishments that you may not have been to before, or to try something new at a familiar establishment. Teams must visit each establishment in order that the map dictates: we work hard to spread out the teams to help prevent gridlock from occurring.
Can I go to some places more than once? In order to minimize gridlock during the crawl, please wait until after after the crawl ends at 5pm to revisit a location. You will be given a lanyard with each participating establishment listed. Once you have visited a location it will be marked on your lanyard and you may not come back to this location as part of your ticket price.
What is the “crawl etiquette” that I should be aware of at each participating location? Remember that you will be going to many establishments and you only need to take one sample of food and drink offered at each place. Also, be sure that you do not leave any establishment with any alcohol in your glass. It is against the law, and could jeapordize a restaurant’s alcohol license.
Can I bring children? Individuals under the age of 21 (ID’s will be checked at the beginning of the event) may not participate in Eat Your Art Out or The Big Nosh. However, if you have small children, they are welcome to join you. Be prepared that the streets and establishments may be crowded at times. Around the World on Broadway welcomes children of all ages to participate.
What if I want to stay the night at a local hotel within walking distance? We have negotiated special hotel rates for crawlers with some of our Center City partners (stay tuned for more details)
Tickets
How do I purchase a ticket? Go to the page for the crawl you wish to buy a ticket for, and select a team to join, or click to purchase an individual ticket. Follow the steps to purchase your ticket through Google Checkout. Once you complete the purchase, a confirmation from Google Checkout is emailed to you.
Where do I get my ticket? We are reducing our environmental impact with paperless ticketing! There are no printed tickets, so there is no need to print or pick up your ticket prior to the event (your confirmation e-mail serves as your receipt). Your Crawl Captain will check you in on the day of the event and give you a lanyard to wear throughout the event, signifying that you are a paid participant.
Do I need to belong to a team or can I just purchase an individual ticket? You may purchase individual tickets, simply choose the individual ticket button and we will assign you to a team. You will be notified of your team/Crawl Captain and you will check in with your assigned Crawl Captain on the day of the event (Crawl Captains will communicate the starting location to you).
Is my ticket tax-deductible? No. The value of goods and services received in return exceeds the ticket price for all crawls. All sponsorships are tax deductible, however, and will be receipted by the individual presenting nonprofit organization.
How do I buy a ticket if ticket sales are closed? You will need to arrive early to purchase your ticket at Registration (location will be posted on the Crawl web page) and then join your team, if applicable, at assigned starting location. If you are not joining a team, but just buying individual tickets the day of, you may start from Registration. Registration will open at 11 am and close at 12:30 pm, after which time tickets will not be sold. Keep in mind that tickets may sell out online in advance of the event. We will post a notice when there are limited tickets remaining on the crawl web page.
How do I register as a Crawl Captain? Click on the event page at the top of www.crawltix.com, scroll down to “Start a Team”, and fill out the contact information.
What are my responsibilities as a Crawl Captain? You will need to keep in contact with your team to let them know about the assigned starting location and any other updates that you receive. You will be required to attend a mixer/orientation (time and date TBA) at which time you may ask any questions that you have as well as meet your fellow Crawl Captains. You will recruit 10 or more people to your team (at which time you will receive your free ticket). You must come early and get your final team list and participant bags at Registration and then go to your starting location by 11:45 am. At your starting location, you will check in your teammates at the start of the event, help orient them, and distribute participant bags, glasses & tickets/lanyards to them. Additionally you will check everyone’s ID, if applicable, to confirm that each person is 21 or older (any participating location may at any point check ID before serving alcohol, you are only checking that they are eligible for the crawl and have their ID on them). Help set the pace and lead your team through a fantastic Sacramento adventure!
How do I get my free ticket? Once 10 people have purchased tickets under your team you will automatically be sent an email that confirms your free ticket.
What if I don’t recruit 10 people to my team? Go ahead and purchase your ticket as well online. Your team may also be merged with another team. In both cases, we will provide notice to captains via email if ticket sales are about to close and their team has less than 10 participants.
How can I find out who has purchased tickets and joined my team? Team captains receive an automated email whenever someone joins their team by purchasing a ticket. We will soon email crawl team captains instructions for logging in to view their team information online.
How do I know where my team will start? Several days prior to the event you will receive an e-mail with your starting location (also to be posted online).
How do I get the contact information for all of my teammates? We will soon email crawl team captains instructions for logging in to view their team information online.
Can people join my team at the “last minute?” If tickets are still available, they may purchase tickets day of at registration (location tbd) early and then join your team at your starting location.
Sponsorship
How do I become a Crawl sponsor? Contact Darby Flynn, Crawl Director, at info@crawltix.com to set up a meeting.
What levels of sponsorship are available? Please email us at info@crawltix.com or for the sponsorship form.
Is my sponsorship tax deductible? Yes. Each presenting sponsor organization will provide you with a tax deductible receipt for your sponsorship donation.
Where do I send my payment? To the corresponding presenting organization directly.
