Bonnell Ford of Winchester and dealerships across the nation are banding together to present a spectacular, one-night-only fundraising event on Thursday, Nov. 15 from 5 to 8 p.m. that will benefit local communities, engage consumers in a unique American Idol experience, and offer them a personal introduction to the all-new Ford Fusion.

“Go Further with Ford Night” is the fun finale to “Random Acts of Fusion,” the unique transmedia program hosted by Ryan Seacrest that has generated more than 12 million consumer engagements with the Ford Fusion by playing out a story arc through multimedia platforms.

For each person who visits Bonnell Ford on Nov. 15 between 5 and 8 p.m., the dealership will donate $20 to a local charity.  Proceeds from Bonnell Ford’s event will benefit Council of Social Concern.

While at the dealership, consumers will have a unique opportunity to compete to win a special VIP experience with American Idol. A computer with a webcam will be set up in the dealership to allow consumers to view a special message from Seacrest and test their judging skills on camera, in true American Idol style. American Idolpremieres in January 2013 on FOX.

Entries will be sent back to Ford’s program headquarters where a team of experts will evaluate and select one winner to receive an all-expenses-paid trip for two to Hollywood and a unique VIP experience with American Idol.

Consumers 18 years and older who are interested in participating in Go Further with Ford Night may preregister for the event at www.RandomActsofFusion.com and be entered for a chance to win tickets to a live taping of American Idol. Additionally, registrants at dealerships on Thursday, Nov. 15 will be entered into a prize drawing to win an all-new 2013 Ford Fusion. No purchase is necessary and other restrictions apply. See full official rules online for details.

Bonnell Ford is located at 353 Cambridge St. in Winchester.