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A special thank you to our amazing auctioneers, Hu

A special thank you to our amazing auctioneers, Humphrey Butler and Lydia Fenet, for your continued support and for bringing such incredible energy to the live auction under the tent every year!

Thank you Masquerade and Balloons Galore and Beach

Thank you Masquerade and Balloons Galore and Beach Street Marquee for the beautiful and colorful balloon décor and marquee letters at this year’s 2026 Meet the Kids Day! The event highlighted NCF’s beneficiaries and strategic initiative partners, showcasing their impact on Collier County.
Tag: @masqueradeswfl @beachstreetmarquee

Wishing everyone a wonderful valentine’s day! Se

Wishing everyone a wonderful valentine’s day! Sending love and gratitude to our incredible community.

Today we are featuring one of this year’s NWWF V

Today we are featuring one of this year’s NWWF Vintner Dinners! Intimate dinners with award-winning chefs and celebrated vintners hosted by Festival Trustees in elegant, private homes and settings throughout Naples. Wine & Watercolors: featuring Vintners Bernardino Sani of Argiano in Montalcino, Italy and Laura Catena of Catena Zapata from Mendoza, Argentina and Celebrity Chef Dean Fearing of Fearing’s in Dallas, Texas.
Party planning by: @ljresch
Lighting - @psidgroup
Rentals - @taylorrentalnaples
Linens and Chairs - @nuagedesignsinc
Invites and Menus - @lusterdesigns
Staffing - @carolinacateringco
Water color custom art gifts - @weddingwatercolors
Photography - @intentionalpassport Lane Wilkinson
Cocktail music- @baykingsband
Floral - @botanicalsonthegulf
Songwriter- Monty and
Gifts: @lucringeneva & @theglassasylum

Special thanks to@spotlight.dance.company for kick

Special thanks to@spotlight.dance.company for kicking off the #NWWF2026 live auction with a fun 📸 Picture This 📸 choreography. Thank you to all of the dancers who participated! Our community is at the heart of the Naples Winter Wine Festival.
�Choreo Credits: @maditrigilio.dance and @mrs_jenna_silk
Photo Credits: @mila_bridger_darling

To all of the amazing volunteers who donated their

To all of the amazing volunteers who donated their time to support the 2026 Naples Winter Wine Festival, we wanted to let you know how much we value and appreciate you! THANK YOU FOR ALL YOU DO! We couldn’t do it without you! 💛

We are proud to announce that the 12th annual #NWW

We are proud to announce that the 12th annual #NWWF online auction was another success, bringing in more than $1 million! This year’s online auction lots brought in a staggering $742,500 with the balance being directed to Fund a Need. Bidders from across the country had the opportunity to bid on over 100 exceptional lots, including rare collectible wines, private tastings, chef-hosted dinners, luxury travel, custom art, sports experiences and more. Every dollar supports the Naples Children Foundation’s mission to create lasting change by investing in proven programs that transform the lives of vulnerable children in Collier County.

Special thanks to this year’s Raffle sponsor: Fl

Special thanks to this year’s Raffle sponsor: Flexjet. 🛩 The support of our generous sponsors and partners has allowed for the Festival’s continued success!

We’re grateful to William C. Huff Movers for the

We’re grateful to William C. Huff Movers for their continued partnership with the Naples Winter Wine Festival. Their dedication behind the scenes plays a vital role in bringing this world-class event to life and supporting the mission of the Naples Children Foundation. It’s ALL for the Kids!

We’re so grateful to The Naples Press for their

We’re so grateful to The Naples Press for their wonderful coverage of the Winter Wine Festival. Thank
you for highlighting the incredible generosity of our community and the vital work of the Naples
Children Foundation in transforming the lives of children in Collier County. Thank you for helping us
share our story!

We thank you for taking part in the Naples Winter

We thank you for taking part in the Naples Winter Wine Festival online auction. Stay tuned for this year’s grand total announcement!

🏁🍷 LAST CALL to bid in the Naples Winter Win

🏁🍷 LAST CALL to bid in the Naples Winter Wine Festival online auction! Auction lot 416: Bentley Naples + Butcher Private: An Evening of Rare Access includes an exclusive wine-paired dinner at Butcher Private for up to ten couples, hosted by Bentley Naples, plus the thrill of driving a Bentley for two unforgettable nights.�The #NWWF online auction closes today at 5:00 PM EST. Head to the link in our bio and place your bid now!