FOOD & WINE TASTING GALA
Friday, November 7
7th Floor of The Pfister Hotel, 424 E Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee
6:30-9:30 pm
$150 General
Must Be 21 or Older to Attend.
Online ticket sales are closed. General admission tickets will be available for purchase at the door.
We hope to see you there!
Email the Vince Lombardi Cancer Foundation with questions.
Event Details
Each year, the Food & Wine Tasting Gala features cocktails, craft beer, and premium wine tastings paired with delicious culinary samples from top local restaurants. Attendees will enjoy a variety of pairing experiences, live music, jewelry stations, wine pull, and a silent auction as you raise money to prevent cancer, provide the best care to those fighting it, and find a cure. An overview of event details is included below.
ATTIRE
Smart business casual; complimentary coat check available
PARKING
Complimentary valet parking is available at the Jefferson Street entrance of the Pfister Hotel.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
6:00pm - VIP Registration & VIP Lexus Lounge Open
6:30pm - General Registration Open
6:30 - 9:30pm - Tasting Stations Available
9:30 - 11:00pm - VIP Afterglow with specialty desserts, snacks, and after-dinner drinks
REGISTRATION
No physical tickets are issued for this event. Registered attendee names will be at the registration desk, where all guests are asked to check in upon arrival. You'll also receive a custom Food & Wine Tasting Gala wine glass as our gift to you that can be used for tastings throughout the evening!
THANK YOU TO OUR 2025 VENDORS!
Listing is subject to change.
Food & Beverage Vendors
44 North Idaho Vodka • Amilinda | VIP Lexus Lounge Exclusive • Banfi • Black Shoe Hospitality • Blue Bat • Blue's Egg + Bakery • Bridgewater Modern Grill • The Capital Grille • Crown Royal • The Duckhorn Portfolio • Eldr+Rime • Ethica Wines • Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar • FreshFin • Grgich Hills Estate • Gundlach Bundschu Wines • I.d. • J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines • La Crosse Distilling Co. • Lemonyay! Convivial Culinary • Lo Duca Brothers Inc. • Lombardi Brewing Company • Lowlands Private Events & Catering • Lush Popcorn | VIP Afterglow Exclusive • Margaux Brasserie • Mason Street Grill • Maxie's • Milwaukee Chophouse • NEAT • Noble Catering & Events • Oak City Amaretto • O'Neill Vintners & Distillers (Intercept Wines) • Ope! Brewing Co. • Signature Sweets | VIP Afterglow Exclusive • Storyhill BKC • Studio Kitchen & Cocktails • Tapas Ricas by Nashalee | VIP Afterglow Exclusive • Third Space Brewing • Three Fat Guys Winery | VIP Lexus Lounge Exclusive • Treasury Wine Estates • WhistlePig Whiskey
Jewelry Stations
Kendra Scott • Paloma Wilder
A percentage of the proceeds from jewelry sales will be donated to VLCF.
THANK YOU TO OUR 2025 SPONSORS!
EVENT PRODUCED BY:
Please note: the Celebrity Chef & Wine Dinner initially planned for Saturday, November 8 will not occur in 2025. We look forward to seeing you at the Food & Wine Tasting Gala on November 7!
