Empowering Lives,
One Sip at a Time

43rd Pique Nique Sur La Baie
Thursday, October 23rd, 2025 - 11:00am
Sarasota Van Wezel Bayfront

We are thrilled to kick off the social season by bringing back The Luncheon and Fashion Show that our community celebrated for 42 years. All proceeds from Pique Nique Sur la Baie benefit at-risk Sarasota Public School Juniors and Seniors through the Creative Empowerment Program’s scholarship fund helping students transition directly into the region’ s growing digital arts and tech workforce.

Who Are We:

We are Florida Winefest & Auction, where giving back is at the heart of everything we do. As a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization, our mission is clear: to provide crucial funding to qualified charitable organizations supporting disadvantaged children, youth, and families in the beautiful Sarasota and Manatee Counties.

What We Do:

We are incredibly grateful for the support of our community. It is through this collective generosity that we have been able to proudly awarded almost $10 million to 98 local disadvantaged children’s charities. These funds have been instrumental in providing vital resources, opportunities, and a glimmer of hope to these young individuals who deserve a chance to thrive.

Our Mission Statement:

To provide funding to qualified charitable organizations for programs assisting disadvantaged children, youth and families in Sarasota and Manatee Counties. Florida Winefest & Auction, Inc. is a 501 (c) 3 not-for-profit organization. Tax ID 65-0455486