According to the 9^th Annual Charity Wine Auction website, it is considered by Wine Spectator Magazine to be one of the top charity auctions in the United States. The auction is always held the 4^th weekend in April. This year the events are scheduled for April 25 to April 27.

The Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation notes, “Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation’s mission is to connect wine enthusiasts to raise money to benefit children in need in Northwest Florida.”

The charities that benefit from this wine auction include:

• Children in Crisis
• Children’s Volunteer Health Network
• Emerald Coast Autism Center
• Emerald Coast Children’s Advocacy Center
• Food for Thought
• Habitat for Humanity of Walton County
• Horizons of Okaloosa County
• Opportunity Inc.
• Pathways for Change
• Sacred Heart Hospital on the Emerald Coast
• Shelter House of Northwest Florida
• Youth Village

Weekend Events Include

Friday, April 25
Patron and Restaurant Dinners

Saturday, April 26
Reserve Tasting & Silent Auction
Live Auction
After Party and Concert (optional)

Sunday, April 27
South Walton Beaches Wine & Food Festival

For tickets and details about the wine auction and the various charities it supports visit the 9^th Annual Destin Charity Wine Auction Weekend website.

Cheers! Kathy