Hello fellow wine enthusiasts and Happy Holidays! 

The Naples Winter Wine Festival has been the mega–charity spectacle since 2001, raising an astonishing $300+ million for the Naples Children & Education Foundation. Every January, the city sparkles a little brighter—and so do the price tags.

Because let’s be honest: tickets to this legendary affair are rarer than a unicorn sighting and start at a casual $17,000. Yes… seventeen. Thousand. Dollars.

So this January, for those of us who love great wine, great company, and great causes—but prefer not to auction off a kidney—the Exceptional Wine Experiences Group and For The Love of Wine are hosting a Winter Wine Festival gathering of our own.

A festival for the people. A festival for the rest of us.
Your official invitation awaits below… 🍷✨

Does your annual Naples Winter Wine Festival invitation mysteriously vanish into the ether? Not quite ready to drop $$$$ for a seat at a glittering gala reserved for a privileged few? You’re in good company.

Join us for the 2nd Annual Winter Wine Festivus For The Rest Of Us—a playful, good-spirited fundraiser that tips its hat to the iconic Seinfeld episode poking fun at the over-commercialization of the holidays. This lively, inclusive celebration offers an accessible winter wine festival for all of us who love great wine, great people, and a great cause.

Come raise a glass, share a laugh, and support our community—all without needing a tux, a gown, or a trust fund. Cheers to Festivus! 🍷✨

This January, we’re proud to once again support the Naples Children & Education Foundation (NCF) , an organization dedicated to improving the lives of underprivileged and at-risk children right here in Collier County. Their mission is deeply important because every child deserves the chance to learn, grow, and thrive—and together, we can help make that possible.

We’ll gather and mingle amid the warm, inviting ambiance of The Maddox at Rebecca’s, glasses of Champagne in hand as the evening begins to sparkle. Guests will indulge in Naples’ finest cuisine crafted by Chef Darren Vielleux, thoughtfully paired with exceptional wines curated by Rebecca’s own Wine Steward and Sommelier, Michael Latora.

Your host, Jason Michael Pate, will guide the festivities as we honor beloved Festivus traditions—the legendary Airing of Grievances, the daring Feats of Strength, and the always-unexpected Festivus Miracles. What the hell is this thing Festivus? Click here to see a video clip from the Seinfeld Episode.

We’ll close the night with a raffle featuring Festivus-worthy prizes  and the always-entertaining Festivus Wine Pull, where VIP and Grand Cru guests select a concealed bottle valued between $25 and $100.

The Details

What: The 2nd Annual Festivus For The Rest Of Us

When:  January 29th, 2026  5:45pm – 9:00pm

Where:  The Maddox of Rebeccas Naples, FL 

Attire: Dress to Impress/Smart Casual

*Event Tickets:

Enthusiast Level – $195++ per guest, VIP Level $350 per guest, Grand Cru Level $500 per guest

*All Levels a minimum suggested donation of $100+ per attendee is appreciated*

Enthusiast Level 195++ (tax/gratuity) includes 1 raffle ticket,

VIP Level $350 (inclusive of tax/gatuity) includes Entry into The Feats of Strength! (a Festivus Tradition), 2 extra raffle tickets and access to the Wine Pull

Grand Cru Level $500 (inclusive of tax/gratuity) Entry into The Feats of Strength! (a Festivus Tradition), extra raffle tickets for Festivus Prizes, Wine Pull access, Lux Upgrade Bottle of Wine at Dinner. (Choose Peter Michael Chardonnay, Joseph Drouhin Premier Cru Pinot Noir, or Beringer Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon)

The 2nd Annual Winter Wine Festivus For The Rest Of Us

Good Food & Wine.  Great People.  No Snobbery.  Well maybe just a little:)

5:45pm Arrival
 6-6:30pm Welcome Mingle – Veuve Clicquot Champagne – Photos

Festivus Meatball Cupcakes

6:45pm Wine Paired Dinner Seating – Entertainment TBA

The Airing of Grievances

Feats of Strength

Festivus Miracles

Decadent Dessert and Wine Pairing

Raffle Prizes & Awards 8:30pm
**Wine Pull 

** A minimum suggested pre-rsvp donation of $100+ per attendee please **

Even if you’re unable to attend this year’s Festivus, we warmly encourage you to consider a donation of any amount. Every contribution matters—cheers, and thank you!

OUR RAFFLE & WINE PULL SPONSORS…

Music Entertainment provided by Sapphire of Jade Strings…

Photography courtesy of Stefania Pifferi Photography

* UBER STRONGLY ENCOURAGED

*Wine and Food menu subject to change

*This event supports the Naples Children Foundation of Naples.  A minimum suggested donation ($100+) per person is required to attend our biggest gathering of the year!

*The Winter Wine Festivus For The Rest of Us is not affiliated with The Naples Winter Wine Festival conceived in 2001 and has raised more than 336 million for children in need.

*All proceeds from this gathering after expenses are donated to Naples Children Foundation.

As always, cancellations are strongly discouraged due to the intimate scale and limited seating, venue staffing and policies, in addition to potential added costs to host. You may gift your tickets to friends/family if you are unable to attend.