Naples Winter Wine Festival

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Food & DrinkNaples
Dates29–31 January 2027Confirmed listing
Duration3 daysListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forRegional food & drinkFew charity food and wine events operate at
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: USD
CategoryFood & DrinkFestival type
The story

Naples Winter Wine Festival in Naples

The Naples Winter Wine Festival is a charity wine and culinary weekend held each January at The Ritz-Carlton Naples, Tiburon, in Naples, Florida. Founded in 2001 by the Naples Children and Education Foundation, it pairs celebrity chef and vintner dinners with a headline live auction of rare wines, travel, and luxury items. Since its first year, the festival has raised more than 336 million dollars for underprivileged and at-risk children in Collier County.

Its prestige and destination culinary identity make it a strong premium food row.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

Few charity food and wine events operate at this scale: the live auction has repeatedly set world records for a charity wine auction, including 11

02

The mystery stays covered

1 million dollars raised in 2005 alone, and the 2025 twenty-fifth anniversary edition raised more than 34 million dollars in one weekend

03

The city starts moving

Each year brings celebrity chefs and known vintners who host intimate dinners in private Naples homes before the weekend's headline event, a tented live auction at The Ritz-Carlton Naples, Tiburon, where lots have included rare wine verticals, custom cars, and multi-day trips to wine estates

04

The water draws everyone in

Every dollar raised supports the Naples Children and Education Foundation's work for at-risk children in Collier County, and the cumulative total, over 336 million dollars since 2001, makes it one of the most successful charity fundraisers in the country

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

The festival's central tradition is the celebrity-hosted vintner and chef dinner

Water and renewal

Living ritual

a format in which a well-known winemaker and chef co-host an intimate private dinner in the days before the main event

The sacred route

Living ritual

building relationships between donors and the wine and culinary world that carry into the live auction

The local code

Living ritual

Naming an honored vintner each year

Tradition 5

Living ritual

often a prominent figure from a historic wine estate

Tradition 6

Living ritual

and a chef de cuisine anchors the weekend around individual guests of honor rather than a fixed program

Tradition 7

Living ritual

a structure the festival has followed since its founding in 2001

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

29–31 January 2027

Getting around

Naples lodging and private transport are typical.

What to wear

Formal and upscale attire is expected at the live auction gala, in keeping with a black-tie-adjacent charity fundraiser; individual dinners hosted by chefs and vintners may specify their own...

Safety

Naples Winter Wine Festival is easier with a small bag, charged phone and group plan that survives poor signal.

Where to stay

Naples

Tickets/cost

Official ticket link is available. Confirm access rules before booking.

Language/currency

USD

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map26.14 N, 81.80 WOpen in Google Maps

Naples, FL

TransportNaples lodging and private transport are typical.
Stay areaNaples

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Naples via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Naples, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for January.Compare faresFestival gearFormal and upscale attire is expected at the live auction gala, in keeping with a black-tie-adjacent charity fundraiser; individual dinners hosted by chefs and vintners may specify their own dress code. Florida's late January weather is generally mild, but evening events are held indoors or under a climate-controlled tent.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for United States and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Naples Winter Wine Festival?

Naples Winter Wine Festival is listed for 29–31 January 2027. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Naples Winter Wine Festival take place?

The festival is listed in Naples, United States. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

3 days is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Naples, FL

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

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Official URLnapleswinefestival.com
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SourceSource link available
Listed dates29–31 January 2027
Source statusOfficial source linked
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