DCWAF Special Virtual Auction Experience to Benefit COVID-19 Relief

Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation (DCWAF), one of the nation’s premier fundraising organizations, is pleased to announce a special virtual auction benefiting children in need in Northwest Florida during a time of great uncertainty.

Bidding will go live through DCWAF’s mobile bidding platform, Greater Giving, on Wednesday, June 3 at 9am and will close at 4pm on Friday, June 5. The proceeds of the lot will benefit DCWAF’s 16 benefiting children’s charities in Northwest Florida. To participate, bidders are invited to visit https://dcwaf.ejoinme.org/virtualauction to register and begin bidding.

The virtual auction lot offers three couples three nights at the intimate and iconic Blackberry Farm in Tennessee, complete with a private jet generously donated by the Jumonville family. The Hawker 800 XPi boasts a full bar and crew and comfortably seats up to eight guests.

The 15th Annual Destin Charity Wine Auction, originally scheduled for April 24-25, has been rescheduled for August 21-22, 2020. Enjoy two days of great wines, fine foods, live music from national artists, culinary celebrities and more. Proceeds from the festival benefit Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation, which was named a Top 10 Wine Charity Auction by Wine Spectator magazine. 

Tickets available for purchase at https://www.dcwaf.org/. 

Patron Dinner - Friday, August 21 | 6 PM 
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Some of the most exquisite homes and restaurants on the Emerald Coast set the stage for the 2020 Patron Dinners. Each Patron Dinner will feature a nationally recognized chef paired with world-class celebrity vintners. The dinners provide a unique opportunity to interact with fellow wine enthusiasts while enjoying innovative cuisine and the world’s best wines. As patrons, you will also enjoy complimentary transportation to and from your dinner. Each dinner will benefit one of our 16 charities and allow a chance to see firsthand how your generosity is changing the lives of children in need within our community. View 2020 Pairings: https://dcwaf.org/pairings

Reserve Tasting & Live Auction - Saturday, August 22 | 1 PM 
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The Reserve Tasting and Live Auction will be held under an air- conditioned tent at Sandestin Town Center’s North Lawn within Grand Boulevard. It will feature distinctive wines from internationally acclaimed vintners, poured and paired with cuisine created by a selection of the area’s top local restaurants. The Reserve Tasting is accompanied by a silent auction as well as an almost live auction featuring wine, autographed large format bottles, art and more. The event will culminate with a high-energy live auction, which includes rare and distinctive wines, spectacular trips and other incredible one-of-a-kind items. 

1:00 PM – Reserve Tasting & Silent Auction
3:00 PM – Live Auction 
ATTIRE – Resort Casual

Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation’s (DCWAF) mission is to connect wine enthusiasts to raise money to benefit children in need in Northwest Florida. Founded in 2005, Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation has donated more than $15 million to Northwest Florida charities through hosting world class wine and culinary events. These funds have impacted the lives of over 90,000 youth, including those afflicted by health issues and abuse. DCWAF is recognized as one of the nation’s ‘Top 10 Charity Wine Auctions in the U.S.’ by Wine Spectator Magazine. Learn more at DCWAF.org or facebook.com/DCWAF. 

Grand Boulevard is the shop, dine, play and stay Town Center located on Northwest Florida’s Beaches. The center offers a dynamic lifestyle experience with convenient access to a multitude of exclusive shopping and dining options, entertainment, professional services, corporate offices and lodging. For more info: visit www.grandboulevard.com.