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The Vancouver International Wine Festival Bacchanalia gala dinner and auction, attended by more than 400 guests, raised some $233,000 for charitable partner the Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival
The Vancouver International Wine Festival Bacchanalia gala dinner and auction, attended by more than 400 guests, raised some $233,000 for charitable partner the Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival. The sold-out raffle for two Delta One international business class tickets, donated by Delta Airlines, raised another add $20,000.
The gala, presented by Tesoro by Concert, kicked off the 42nd Vancouver International Wine Festival at the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver with a spectacular evening of wine and food, topped by a live auction. Guests enjoyed a sparking wine reception with the opportunity to bid at a silent auction featuring extremely rare wines, epic getaways and unique culinary experiences.
Emcee was Chris Gailus, Global BC news anchor; gala chair was Jana Maclagan. Following the reception, guests savoured nine spectacular wines paired with five inventive courses by Fairmont executive chef Colin Burslem.