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NAPLES WINTER WINE FESTIVAL
AFTER ANOTHER RECORD WEEKEND , THE NAPLES WINTER WINE FESTIVAL WILL RETURN FOR ITS 24TH YEAR FEATURING THE FINEST WINE AND FOOD WITH “ GENEROSITY IN FULL BLOOM ”
Nation ’ s top charity wine auction is scheduled for January 26-28 , 2024 at The Ritz-Carlton Naples , Tiburón under the leadership of Festival Co-Chairs Shelly and Ralph Stayer .
The Naples Children & Education Foundation ( NCEF ), founders of the Naples Winter Wine Festival ( NWWF ), announced that the 24th annual NWWF will take place on January 26-28 , 2024 at The Ritz-Carlton Naples , Tiburón . With the theme “ Generosity in Full Bloom ,” the Festival will once again feature exclusive fine wines , impeccable cuisine and unique , one-of-a-kind auction lots benefiting underprivileged and at-risk children in the local community .
This year ’ s theme reflects the incredible support consistently provided to the NWWF from patrons around the globe who bid on amazing auction lots and the dozens of award-winning chefs and world-renowned vintners who generously donate their time and talents at intimate private dinners throughout Naples , featuring the most unforgettable food and wine experiences .
The 24th annual NWWF comes following the record-breaking event in 2023 and anticipation for another hugely successful Festival is already building under the leadership of the 2024 NWWF Co-Chairs Shelly and Ralph Stayer . The Stayers are co-owners of Johnsonville , LLC , the nation ’ s number one sausage brand and have been supporters of NCEF and the NWWF for several years .
“ It is so exciting to see plans already coming together for the 2024 Naples Winter Wine Festival where we will witness ' Generosity in Full Bloom ,'" said 2024 NWWF Co-Chair Shelly Stayer . “ Our amazing live auction will once again feature exclusive wine , food and travel packages with every dollar raised under the big tent going to benefit underprivileged and at-risk kids in Collier County .”
The Co-Chairs of the 2024 NWWF bring the perfect combination of professional business and philanthropic experience both in Naples and abroad . Under their stewardship at Johnsonville , LLC , the family-owned business has grown from a small butcher shop in Wisconsin into a thriving , billion-dollar global operation . Ralph was honored as CEO of the Year by Tim Peters in 1988 and was named as a finalist in the Ernst & Young National Entrepreneur of the Year Award in 2000 .
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