“We cannot always build the future for our youth, but we can build our youth for the future.” ~ Franklin D. Roosevelt.
And building our youth and Central Florida community is Orlando’s very own NBA team Magic, who has contributed over $24 million over the past 29 years through the Orlando Magic Youth Foundation (OYMF). Bravo!! In fact, only yesterday OYMF granted $1+ million to 16 Central Florida Organizations at it’s home – Amway Center. And since the magnanimous DeVos family covers all administrative costs, 100% of all donations go directly to benefit Central Florida children and families in need.
The inaugural Orlando Magic Wine Festival & Auction last year raised $900,000. That’s $900,000 of grants that were awarded to CFL organizations such as Central Florida Community of Arts, Coalition for the Homeless of CF, Orange County Public Schools Foundation, Hope Community Center, Orlando Ballet, ELEVATE Orlando, Second Harvest Food Bank of Orlando and more.
The second annual Wine Festival and Auction is scheduled for March 13-15 at the luxurious Ritz Carlton Orlando, Grand Lakes. Making it an irresistible day are celebrity chefs and iconic wineries around the globe.
Sip on This:
Website: www.wineauctionorlando.com
Instagram: orlandowinefestival
Twitter: @OMYF
Facebook: /OrlandoMagicYouthFoundation
Phone: 407-89-MAGIC
2020 Chefs (list not complete):
Chef Michael Symon, headliner chef; Food Network, Lola flagship restaurant, Cleveland
Chef Eric Lees, Spiaggia, Chicago
Chef Art Smith, Homecomin’ by Chef Art Smith, Disney Springs
Chef Gabriel Kreuther, Gabriel Kreuther, New York
Chef Akshay Bhardwaj, Junoon, New York
Chef Melissa Kelly, Primo, Orlando and Rockland, Maine
Chef Brandon McGlamery, Luma and Park and Prato, Winter Park
Chefs James and Julie Petrakis, The Ravenous Pig, Winter Park
Chef Jamie McFadden, Cuisiniers, Winter Park
Chef Justin Plank, Terralina Crafted Italian, Disney Springs
Chef Kathleen Blake, Orlando
Chef Justin Timineri, Fresh From Florida
Dr. Revana – award wining winery 
Junoon NYC 
Peter Michael Winery 
2020 Wineries (list not complete):
Peter Michael Winery, Napa. Casa Piena Vineyards, Napa. Rudd Winery, Napa. Dakota Shy Wines, Napa. Hourglass Winery, Napa. Relic Wine Cellars, Napa. Revana/Alexana Family Vineyard, Napa. Roy Estate, Napa. O’Brien Estate Winery, Napa. Gracianna Winery, Sonoma. Penfolds Wine, Australia. Bond, Napa. Stewart Cellars, Napa. Smith-Devereaux Wines, Napa. Antinori Wine, Tuscany. Black Stallion Estate Winery, Napa. Outpost Wines, Napa. Z. Alexander Brown, Napa
2020 Auction Highlights: Stay tuned for delicious highlights. 2019 auction included two tickets to the 2020 Super Bowl and dinner at Thomas Keller’s new Miami-area Surf Club Restaurant. A three-day wine trip to Bordeaux and an exclusive stay at Cinderella’s Castle at Walt Disney World.
2020 Schedule of Events:
Sunday, March 8, Noon – E-auction Opens (www.wineauctionorlando.com/e-auction)
Friday, March 13
Vintner Dinners at private homes throughout Central Florida Celebrity chefs and wineries will showcase the artistry of wine and food pairings in an unparalleled dining experience.
Saturday, March 14
Outdoor Wine Festival, 2-5 p.m., Ritz-Carlton, Grande Lakes. Guests will wine and dine with cooking demonstrations by local and celebrity chefs, music, live auction displays and exceptional wine.
Saturday, March 14
Wine Auction, 5-7:30 p.m., Ritz-Carlton, Grande Lakes. The live auction will feature unique and priceless experiences.
Dinner, 7:30-10 p.m. Dinner and live entertainment celebrating the impact made in the lives of Central Florida at-risk children.
Sunday, March 15
Orlando Magic vs. Charlotte Hornets, tip-off 6:00 p.m. at Amway Center. Culminating the weekend of events and in celebration of the funds raised for the youth of Central Florida.
Monday, March 16
E-auction closes, Noon
Date TBD (to occur after Orlando Wine Festival and Auction)
OMYF Grant Ceremony
All festival attendees are invited to attend the OMYF grant ceremony, where funds from the Orlando Wine Festival & Auction will be distributed to local nonprofit organizations.
Click HERE to reserve your package today. Looking forward to sharing a glass or two with you at the Ritz Carlton.
Until next time, have a delicious day!! #indianwinegoddess
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