Thank you to ALL who participated in making our 2022 online auction so successful!


We are grateful for our sponsors, patrons, chefs, restaurants, winemaker dinner venues, consumers, distributors, wineries, donors, and our hard working volunteers who all make this event happen!

Our outreach makes a significant difference in the lives of local children who need it the most. Because of your support and work, Winefest has awarded more than $9.3 million to 98 local disadvantaged children’s charities.

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Charities

To date over $9.3 million has been awarded to 98 individual disadvantaged children’s charities in Sarasota and Manatee Counties.

Wineries

Winefest would not be Winefest without our participating wineries and vintners. Thank you for supporting our cause.

Auction Lots

As auction lots are donated to our Charity Auction by loyal and local supporters, we’ll keep you updated on a our fantastic trips, dinners, wine and more.

Food

Local restaurants and chefs participate at our event to make your experience the best in can be.

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Proceeds benefit disadvantaged children’s programs. Over $9.3 Million has been awarded, benefiting over 98 not-for-profit programs in Sarasota & Manatee Counties.

  Our Sponsors

  • Herald-Tribune Media Group
  • Observer Media Group
  • WUSF Public Media
  • Mattison’s
  • Publix Super Markets Charities
  • Ice Pro Ice Sculptures

Testimonials

America’s Friendliest Wine Event! “Since it’s first year in 1991, America’s Friendliest Winefest” has drawn winemakers, wine collectors, wine writers and even the occasional wine drinker like myself, to Sarasota to enjoy a wide range of truly unique tastings and dinners in the run-up to the live and silent auction. It is a wonderful food and wine experience unparalleled in the United States.
- David Elswood, Christie’s International
Guest Auctioneer for 24 consecutive years. David passed away in November 2019. Thank you for everything David! Your Winefest friends miss you!
First-class event! Other than the fun times and amazing wine showcased during the 4-day event, I think I am most impressed that Florida Winefest is a volunteer-based organization with only 1 paid employee ensuring that the proceeds realized from their efforts truly fund those local children’s charities that need it the most.
- Deb Johnson
Out-of-town attendee for many years
I’m honored and humbled to be on the Board of Directors of Florida Winefest & Auction. Supporting this organization is a passion of mine as I know the hard work this group of dedicated people does to benefit local disadvantaged children and 99% of the proceeds raised stays local to support these charities.
- Chef Christopher Covelli
Sarasota, FL