Eight Years of Community Fundraising - We help the land, businesses, people, and communities of our unique wine country thrive and grow.
While today’s economic climate poses a great challenge for agricultural regions across the country, Washington is fortunate to have a world-class vineyard region that promotes economic growth and enhances and preserves the natural beauty and rich agricultural heritage of our state.

Now in its ninth year, the exclusive Wine Country Celebration has become the signature event of Washington’s vineyard region. This weekend-long fundraiser - the first of its kind to be held at wineries throughout the wine growing appellations themselves - attracts business and community leaders from around the state to celebrate and support the continuing growth of Washington’s wine country. In its first seven years, the Wine Country Celebration has raised over $3.2 million for programs that bring local organizations together to promote economic revitalization, wine and culinary tourism, and community well-being in the region.

Sip and Savor the Local Flavor at the 2011 Wine Country Celebration
Nothing compares to a meal created by artisans who believe in choosing ingredients harvested in our great state. It’s the connection between the land, the grapes, the grains, the homegrown herbs, the farmstead cheese – and the way in which creative vintners and chefs highlight these inherent flavors. We invite you to come together as a community to savor the bounty and support our state’s economy by eating, drinking and traveling locally.

Welcome to Washington Wine Country. There’s no taste like home.

The Beneficiary
Washington Wine Country continues to make great strides toward our mission of fostering collaborative partnerships among organizations and businesses throughout Washington’s vineyard region to promote tourism, economic growth and cultural enrichment. Now more than ever, we are thankful to be a part of this mission and to work with such talented and inspiring people, dedicated to helping the land, businesses, people, and communities of our unique wine country thrive and grow.

Auction Co-Chairmen:
Al DeAtley, Local business leader and Chairman of the Board of Washington Wine Country
Allen Shoup, Washington wine industry leader and owner of Long Shadows Vintners

2011 Board Members:
Lynne Anderson, Sam Baker, Val Baker, Lynne Chamberlain, Phil Cline, Megan
Clubb, Bill Conner, Al DeAtley, Rick Doane, Dana Eliason, Joe Farina, John Fisher, Dennis Green, Christophe Hedges, Tom Hedges, Mike Hogue, Charlie Hoppes, Rick Linneweh, Gary McLean, Ken Messer, Mike Moyer, Ron Mulberg, Carol Munro, Daniel Neilsen, Doug Picatti, Scott Pontin, David Praga, Jim Rose, Allen Shoup, Susan Spencer, Hank Stamschror, Dave Syferd, Dr. Steven Van Ausdle, and Wendi Warner.