Cabrillo Under the Stars, the annual fundraiser benefiting Cabrillo National Monument, will take place Saturday, May 18 from 6:30-9 p.m. at 1800 Cabrillo Memorial Drive.

Cabrillo National Monument Foundation is the event sponsor. Tickets for the soiree are $125 per person available at Registration Options (donorperfect.net). There will be no ticket sales at the door. Email ticket receipts must be presented at the entry gate. Guests must have a ticket and be over the age of 21 to attend.

Experience Cabrillo National Monument, San Diego’s only national park, at night during this once-a-year event while supporting one of the area’s natural and historic treasures. This year’s musical guest is Gilbert Castellanos, who will be joined by musicians from the Young Lions Jazz Conservatory. Wild Thyme is catering, and several local vendors will be dishing out everything from beer and wine tastings to dessert and coffee samplings.

“We invite everyone to join us for a magical evening and experience Cabrillo National Monument transformed into an after-hours jazz venue, set against the backdrop of some of the most spectacular views in all of San Diego,” said Emily M. Moore, Cabrillo National Monument Foundation’s executive director. “We are excited to offer our guests a broad array of food and drink tastings. We also have a new park superintendent, Chris Rodriguez, who will be in attendance as well.”

Perched on the tip of Point Loma, guests will delight in a variety of tasty fare and tastings from local brewers and vintners while enjoying lively music under the stars. Attendees will also learn and interact with park rangers, sponsors, and donors about ways they can help make an impact to continue park discovery, youth education, and volunteer support programs at Cabrillo National Monument.

Noting Cabrillo National Monument Foundation is the official nonprofit partner of Cabrillo National Monument, Moore pointed out the group’s mission is to inspire people to support programs that preserve the rich cultural and natural treasures and enhance the visitor experience at Cabrillo National Monument.

“Together, we strive to create lifelong connections to the park through education, advocacy, and community engagement,” she said. “We’re excited for people to support all the programs that we fund for the benefit of the park and the community, like the park’s new Oceanside Trail.”

Through generous contributions and ticket sales, Cabrillo National Monument Foundation supports vital park resources in three primary areas: park discovery, youth education, and volunteer support. Supported park programs include everything from the free EcoLogik summer camp for aspiring girls in science, technology, engineering, and math “STEM,” to the park’s Junior Ranger Program.

Cabrillo National Monument Foundation provides year-round access to educational and exploratory programs that nurture a deep appreciation for the park and advocate for the preservation of public lands for future generations.

Cabrillo National Monument Foundation is a nonprofit organization and the premier supporter of interpretive, cultural, historical, scientific, and educational programs and activities at Cabrillo National Monument. Supporting and participating in Cabrillo National Monument Foundation membership and events or purchases made in the Cabrillo Store directly contributes to the continuation and existence of park programs. For more information about the funding Cabrillo National Monument Foundation provides to the park and becoming a foundation member, visit cnmf.org.