FESTIVAL D’VINE

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Catholic Charities will host its 16th annual Festival d’Vine on Friday, Oct. 25, from 6 – 9 p.m. at Treaty Oak Park in San Marco. This premier event is the signature fundraiser for the nonprofit, with net proceeds benefiting the agency’s six major programs, which range from food assistance to workforce development.

This year’s evening of food and drink will feature more than 100 varieties of wine from around the world, delicious food from 20 popular area restaurants and tastings from a selection of Jacksonville based craft breweries.

Featured restaurants include bb’s, Bistro Aix, Townhall, Moxie, Indochine, Bono’s BBQ, Matthew’s, The Bearded Pig, Havana Jax & Cuba Libre Bar, Southern Grounds & Co., Brio Tuscan Grille and more.

Lauren Weedon Hopkins, regional director for Catholic Charities Jacksonville, said Festival d’Vine continues to be a popular event for the agency, raising more than $1 million over the past 15 years.

“Every year the goal of Festival d’Vine is not only to bring our community together for a delicious and fun event, it’s to raise crucial funds that help Catholic Charities continue to be a resource for the most vulnerable in our community,” Hopkins said. “We’re grateful for the continued support of many local organizations, sponsors and guests.”

Early-bird Tickets: $75 (until Sept. 30) | General Tickets: $100 (beginning Oct. 1) Young Professional Tickets: $50 (ages 21-35)

Sponsorship opportunities from $500 to $10,000 are still available. Please call Nicola Barnack at (904) 899-5505 for more information. To purchase tickets, visit the Catholic Charities website at ccbjax.org.