DCWAF to Support Hurricane Michael Relief Efforts for NW Florida

webHarvestWinemakerDinner3In light of the recent devastation caused by Hurricane Michael, the team at Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation (DCWAF) is breaking from tradition to raise funds in support of the Florida Disaster Fund via a virtual paddle raise during Harvest Wine & Food Festival October 25-27. The paddle raise will be available throughout the festival through DCWAF's official mobile bidding platform, Give Smart. 

Bidders do not need to have a ticket to the festival to participate in the virtual paddle raise or the silent auction. Registration is available at https://HWFF.givesmart.com. DCWAF serves 16 children's charities in Northwest Florida, many of whom are actively engaged in relief efforts with their sister organizations in Bay and Gulf counties. In addition to the virtual paddle raise, DCWAF will continue to be a resource for those searching for ways to get involved while standing in support of each charity's efforts. 

"There is incredible need for our friends and neighbors in Bay, Gulf, and the surrounding eastern counties who have a long journey on the road to recovery," said Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation President, John Russell. "It is incumbent upon DCWAF to take advantage of the opportunity of Harvest Wine & Food Festival to offer assistance in that journey."

Harvest Wine & Food Festival, schedule for October 25-27 in WaterColor, Fla., is poised to be one of the Southeast's premier fall events and will provide patrons the opportunity to sip and savor some of the world's finest wine and culinary selections while enjoying the beautiful beach town of WaterColor. 

The three-day festival kicks off Thursday, October 25 with three sold out Celebrity Winemaker Dinners hosted in various restaurants throughout South Walton. The festivities continue at the Al Fresco Reserve Tasting on Friday evening where guests will be offered the opportunity to try a selection of high end, reserve wines and light bites under the stars in WaterColor's Marina Park. Saturday's Grand Tasting will be held in WaterColor's Cerulean Park and will feature over 250 wines, spirits, and craft beers paired perfectly with a wide selection of coastal culinary fare.

Ticket prices for Harvest Wine & Food Festival are $150 for Thursday, $200 for Friday, and $150 for General Admission and $300 for VIP on Saturday and are available online at HarvestWineandFood.com. Tickets will be available Friday and Saturday at the door, and prices will increase $15 on the day of each respective event.

Currently ranked number three "Top Charity Wine Auction in the US" by Wine Spectator Magazine for the second year in a row, DCWAF is one of the nation's premier fundraising organizations, raising money for 16 Northwest Florida children's charities that assist at-risk youth in the local community by tackling a variety of issues including homelessness, food insecurity, mental health, education, medical care, and much more.
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Founded in 2005, Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation has donated more than $35 Million to Northwest Florida children's charities by hosting world class wine and culinary events. These funds have impacted the lives of over 100,000 youth, including those afflicted by health issues and abuse. Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation has been recognized as one of the nation’s ‘Top 10 Charity Wine Auctions in the U.S.’ by Wine Spectator Magazine for more than a decade.

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