Auction of Washington Wines

Welcome to summer in Washington state! The summer wine events are heating up!! Tickets went on sale recently for the Auction of Washington Wines. The event starts Thursday, August 13 and goes through Saturday, August 15, and benefits Seattle Children's Hospital and the Washington Wine Education Foundation.

The weekend kicks off with Thursday’s casual, outdoor Barrel Auction and Picnic with the Winemakers at the grounds of Chateau Ste. Michelle in Woodinville. The next night is dedicated to exclusive winemaker dinners across greater Seattle. Then on Saturday, the Covey Run 10K and 5K Run/Walk and Kids’ Dash will be back in Woodinville. The culminating event on Saturday evening is the elegant Starry Starry Night Gala Auction, featuring an amazing multi-course meal to accompany outstanding Washington wines and fantastic auction items.

Since its inception in 1987, the Auction of Washington Wines has raised more than $21 million, with a majority benefitting Children’s Hospital. The need for this support is greater than ever. More than 60% of patients seen at the hospital require some sort of financial assistance. And Children’s is expected to provide more than $100 million in uncompensated care in 2009.

Enjoy some fantastic wine, great food and feel good about helping sick children around the Northwest. Purchase your tickets here: http://auctionofwashingtonwines.org/

Happy Summer Solstice, Wine Fans!