Southwest Florida Wine & Food Fest Final Live Auction

Published on February 10, 2026

FORT MYERS, Fla. (February 10, 2026) – Southwest Florida Children’s Charities, Inc. announced the remaining Live Auction Lots for the upcoming Southwest Florida Wine & Food Fest, taking place at the Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort & Spa on February 28, 2026.

Excitement is building up to the Grand Tasting and Live Auction event, benefiting Golisano Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida. Following the first announcement with multiple exclusive trips to wineries and private tastings with acclaimed vintners and award-winning winemakers, along with VIP experiences at concerts, golf tournaments, yacht charters, and Formula 1 races, these additional auction lots are sure to ignite interest from philanthropic bidders.

• Unforgettable evening for eight guests with NOSH Owner/Chef Todd Johnson, expertly paired with acclaimed wines from Vintner/Chef Dustin Vallette. Your tastebuds will travel around the world without leaving Naples.

• 10 guests will enjoy a luxurious retreat for five nights on a private island in Belize, with a professional chef, concierge, housekeeper, and boat captain to enhance their adventure

• Private four-course dinner paired with wine for 80 fortunate guests, created by acclaimed Chef Harold Balink at his eponymous Harold’s restaurant in South Fort Myers

• Three-night stay at Seven Stones Guest House above renowned Meadowood Resort in Napa with several private tours and reserve wine tastings, dining experiences, car service, and airfare for two couples

• Multi-course dinner paired with wine for 10 guests at Old Vines Supper Club in E. Naples

• Two-night stay for two couples at The Perry Hotel in N. Naples, dinner at Tigress atop the boutique hotel, private helicopter tour of barrier island, Useppa, and complimentary weekend Porsche rental

• Additional catered dinners with wine in private homes with chefs such as Benjamin Voisin of Black Salt Culinary; Crave Culinaire by Chef Brian Roland; Paradise Catering

• Original artwork by the 2026 Featured Child Artist, Remi Roland, 4-year-old daughter of Chef Brian and Nicole Roland, mentored by SWFL Artist, Rachel Pierce

• Fund-A-Cause this year will raise funds for a new Center for Intellectual & Development Disabilities (IDD) to provide additional, integrated services and resources for children, adults, and families in Southwest Florida, created by Lee Health and Golisano Children’s Hospital of SWFL

• The unique Pass-the-Hat call returns to the 2026 SWFL Wine & Food Fest where generous participants and businesses add fabulous products and services as the hat is passed around the room. Surprise donations include scholarships, jewelry, and trips, to name a few

View all Auction Lot details here.

About SWFL Children’s Charities, Inc.

SWFL Children’s Charities, Inc. is a local nonprofit organization dedicated to saving children’s lives by supporting the region’s growing pediatric health care system. SWFL Children’s Charities, Inc.’s annual signature fundraiser, the Southwest Florida Wine & Food Fest, has donated more than $32 million over the past 16 years in support of children’s health initiatives.

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Photos available upon request.

Media Contacts:

Heidi Davis, APR, CPRC, SWFL Children’s Charities, Inc., Heidi@SWFLWineFest.org, 239.433.4260 or 239.634.0109 (cell)

Beth Oliver, on behalf of SWFL Children’s Charities, Inc., BOliver@comcast.net; 248.909.0292 (cell)

Beth Oliver

248-909-0292

boliver@comcast.net