2026 SWFL Wine & Food Fest Pre-Sale
February 27, 2026 @ 6:00PM — February 28, 2026 @ 5:00PM Eastern Time (US & Canada) Add to Calendar
Chef Vintner Dinner: Various Locations around SWFL; Grand Tasting & Live Auction: Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort & Spa: 5001 Coconut Rd Bonita Springs, FL 34134 Get Directions
Get ready to sip, savor, and set off on an unforgettable journey. This year’s SWFL Wine & Food Fest invites you to pack your bags and explore the world—one glass at a time.
The 2026 Southwest Florida Wine & Food Fest: Your Passport Awaits: Destination Hope Hosted by the Trustees of SWFL Children’s Charities, Inc. and 2026 Co-chairs are David & Katy Ciccarello and Michael & Renee Ciccarello
FRIDAY | FEBRUARY 27, 2026, 6 - 9pm
Your Passport Awaits: Destination Hope
This year’s SWFL Wine & Food Fest invites you to embark on a global culinary adventure. Savor world-class wines and indulge in flavors from around the globe, crafted by the region’s most celebrated chefs. Where you go is part of the magic.
Your journey starts here!
THE GRAND TASTING & LIVE AUCTION
SATURDAY | FEBRUARY 28, 2026, 12- 5pm
This year, the SWFL Wine & Food Fest invites you to step into a world of wonder, where every pour is a passport stamp and every bite a ticket to somewhere extraordinary. Your Passport Awaits: Destination Hope celebrates global flavors and fine wines, bringing together the region’s most celebrated chefs and the world’s most exceptional vintners for an adventure like no other. Raise your paddles in our auction of historic proportions and take-home once-in-a-lifetime experiences traveling to exotic lands, and manifest miracles for pediatric healthcare.
Attire: Resort casual — think Amalfi afternoons and Riviera
evenings.