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Fourth Annual A Rare Affair

March 7, 2026

The Fourth Annual A Rare Affair will again feature a wine experience with rare varietals, vineyards and vintages with complimentary, seasonally-appropriate food pairings. All event guests will be able to enjoy delicious food stations and hors d’oeuvres, an hour and a half of wine tasting, specialty cocktail and mocktail options, a live and silent auction, and live band!

New Sponsor benefit this year! All Sponsors will have the option to purchase additional tickets at a discounted price of $200 per ticket (maximum of 4 tickets). Please contact Katie Debnam if interested in taking advantage of this opportunity.

Attire:

Black-tie optional (no denim please)

Event Agenda:

5:00 – 6:00pm – VIP Experience

6:00 – 7:30pm – Tasting Stations

7:30 – 8:30pm – Program, Live Auction, Fund a Need Paddle Raise

8:30 – 10:30pm – Live Band, Pluto for Planet

Sponsorship Levels & Benefits:

As you know, sponsorships are a crucial part of any non-profit event and we humbly ask that you join us as an event sponsor on Saturday, March 7 at Charlotte Country Club.

Presenting Sponsor $20,000

  • Benefits customizable

  • Prominent logo (or name) recognition in all relevant event marketing materials

  • Verbal recognition at the event

  • Logo (or name) on signage at event and on bid paddles/event map distributed to all guests

  • 8 VIP Experience tickets

 

VIP Experience Sponsor $15,000

  • Logo (or name) recognition in all VIP Experience marketing materials and relevant event marketing materials

  • Verbal recognition at the event

  • Logo (or name) on signage for VIP Room

  • 6 VIP Experience tickets

 

Gold Sponsor $5,000

  • Logo (or name) recognition in relevant event marketing materials

  • Verbal recognition at the event

  • Logo (or name) on signage at tasting tables during the evening

  • 4 VIP Experience tickets

 

Silver Sponsor $2,500

  • Logo (or name) recognition in relevant event marketing materials

  • 4 tickets (non-VIP)

 

Friends of WARD’S Sponsor $1,500

  • Logo (or name) recognition in relevant event marketing materials

  • 2 tickets (non-VIP)

Event Tickets: click here to purchase

Individual Ticket: $300
Bring Your Friends Ticket: $1,100 (4 tickets)