Southwest Florida Wine & Food Fest One of the Nation’s Top Charitable Wine Festivals

2012 Wine Fest ranked #3 in the nation. The Southwest Florida Wine & Food Fest, the signature event of Southwest Florida Children’s Charities, is now one of the top charitable wine festivals in the nation according to Wine Spectator Magazine. This is the first time that the local wine... - March 31, 2013

Chefs and Vintners Named for Southwest Florida Wine & Food Fest, February 22 & 23

The trustees of annual Southwest Florida Wine & Food Fest have announced a stellar lineup of chefs and vintners for the 2013 event. On Friday and Saturday, Feb. 22 and 23, some of Southwest Florida’s finest chefs will join a chef from Venice, Italy, and a variety of wineries and wine... - February 09, 2013

Ella Sterling Creates Signature Art for Southwest Florida Wine & Food Fest

Original painting featured on event posters, to be auctioned at Wine Fest event on Feb. 23 - December 20, 2012

Husic Vineyards Named Signature Vintner for 2013 Southwest Florida Wine & Food Fest

Husic Vineyards has been selected as Signature Vintner for the 2013 Southwest Florida Wine & Food Fest. The Wine & Food Fest will be held at Miromar Lakes Beach and Golf Club on February 22 and 23, 2013. Angelina’s Ristorante is the signature vintner sponsor. With just a few vintages... - November 02, 2012

Southwest Florida Wine & Food Fest Announces 2013 Date, Location

The SWFL Wine & Food Fest 2013, Lee County’s largest fundraising event to benefit local children’s charities will be held Feb. 22 and 23, at Miromar Lakes Beach & Golf Club. - September 28, 2012

Scott Robertson Auctioneers Conducts Record-Breaking $2 Million Fundraising Auction

Scott Robertson, CAI, BAS, a 20 year veteran auctioneer and principal of Scott Robertson Event Fundraising Consultants/Auctioneers, broke fundraising records and his personal best with $2 million. The Southwest Florida Food & Wine Fest auction was held at Miromar Lakes Beach and Golf Club on February 25. - March 17, 2012

Signature Vintner’s Challenge Takes Wine Fest Over the Top

2012 Southwest Florida Wine & Food Fest Nets Record $2 million - March 14, 2012

Auction Lots Designed to Entice Bidders at Southwest Florida Wine & Food Fest Travel Packages, Wine Lots and More to be Auctioned February 25th

If you are interested in partying like a rock star, or traveling to some of the most prestigious sporting events of the year, the auction offerings at the 2012 Southwest Florida Wine & Food Fest may be just the ticket. Auction lots will be sold to the highest bidder(s) during the The Grand Tasting and Auction at Miromar Lakes Beach & Golf Club, on Saturday, February 25th, concluding this year’s Wine & Food Fest Weekend. - February 08, 2012

Hospital Patient Creates Signature Art for Southwest Florida Wine & Food Fest

Butterflies and a bright purple kitten are featured in this year’s signature painting created by Olivia Ramsey of Fort Myers for the 2012 Northern Trust Southwest Florida Wine & Food Fest. The painting will be auctioned at the Wine Fest Grand Tasting and Auction on February 25. - January 13, 2012

Benovia Winery Named Signature Vintner for 2012 Southwest Florida Wine & Food Fest

Hailed as a rising star among California estate vineyards, Benovia Winery has been selected as Signature Vintner for the 2012 Southwest Florida Wine & Food Fest. The Wine & Food Fest will be held at Miromar Lakes Beach and Golf Club on February 24 and 25, 2012. Owned by the husband and... - September 16, 2011

Southwest Florida Wine & Food Fest Announces 2012 Date, Location and Title Sponsor

SWFL Children’s Charities, Inc. announces the SWFL Wine & Food Fest 2012 weekend event will be held Feb. 24 and 25, 2012, at Miromar Lakes Beach & Golf Club with Northern Trust as its title sponsor. This marks the fourth year with Northern Trust as title sponsor and the fourth year... - August 28, 2011

2011 Southwest Florida Wine & Food Fest Nets Record $1.6 million

This year’s Southwest Florida Wine & Food Fest, held on February 25 and 26 at Miromar Lakes Beach & Golf Club, raised a record-breaking $1.6 million (net, after expenses), which will be donated directly to three charities benefiting children’s health care in our area. The... - March 04, 2011

The Southwest Florida Wine & Food Fest

What: The Southwest Florida Wine & Food Fest 9 Chef Vintner Dinners, 13 Wine Fest trustees, 9 Wineries, 3 wine distributors, 9 dinner chefs, 12 Chef stations at the Grand Tasting, 31 Live auction lots (all detailed on www.swflwinefest.org) Expect 400+ guests on Saturday at Grand... - February 25, 2011

Northern Trust Supports Children’s Charities as Title Sponsor of Southwest Florida Wine & Food Fest 2011

SWFL Children’s Charities, Inc. announced Northern Trust is continuing its support of Southwest Florida’s Wine & Food Fest 2011 as title sponsor. The weekend event will be held Feb. 25 and 26, 2011. This marks the fourth year that Northern Trust has served as title sponsor for the... - November 25, 2010

Chef Roy Yamaguchi to Host Prelude to The Southwest Florida Wine & Food Fest

On December 8, Roy's Hawaiian Fusion Restaurant in The Promenade (Bonita Springs), will offer a Private Wine Dinner with Chef Roy Yamaguchi - founder of Roy's and Hawaii's first James Beard Award Winner. Throughout the evening, Chef Roy will be mingling with guests, discussing food and wine. The reception begins at 6:15p.m., followed by dinner at 7:00p.m. - November 20, 2010

Staglin Family Vineyard Named Signature Vintner for 2011 Southwest Florida Wine & Food Fest

Exclusive Napa Valley winery Staglin Family Vineyard has signed on as the signature vintner for the 2011 Southwest Florida Wine & Food Fest, to be held Feb. 25 and 26 at Miromar Lakes Beach & Golf Club. Staglin’s vintages have earned top marks from critics around the world and have... - September 04, 2010

2010 Southwest Florida Wine & Food Fest Nets More Than $930,000

This year’s Southwest Florida Wine & Food Fest, held on February 26 and 27 at Miromar Lakes Beach & Golf Club, raised a record-breaking $930,000 (net, after expenses), most of which will be donated directly to three charities benefiting children’s health care in our area. The... - March 19, 2010

Naples 5-Year-Old Creates Signature Art for Southwest Florida Wine & Food Fest

Original painting featured on event posters, to be auctioned at Grand Tasting on Feb. 27 - February 06, 2010

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