The Chesapeake Bay Wine Classic Foundation kicks off the 18th Annual Event Schedule as we strive to raise money to help educate young people in Hampton Roads. The Grand Auction is the largest and most successful wine auction in the Commonwealth, attracting hundreds of wine lovers from Hampton Roads and all over the East Coast.

History
Founded in 1991 by Eleanor & Bob Stanton and Herman L. "Butch" Butt, the CBWC began as a way to bring local wine enthusiasts together, promote the wine trade in Virginia and raise money for local charities in Southeastern Virginia. In its first year, $11,000 was raised. Each year since, the event has become more successful. More than $2 million has been donated to various local charities since its inception.

This Year's Beneficiaries
ACCESS College Foundation
Careers in Culinary Arts Program
EVMS
Make a Wish Foundation
Operation Smile
CHKD
Seton House
United Jewish Foundation
Virginia Beach Education Foundation
Horizons Hampton Roads
Schooner Virginia
Hampton Roads Youth Center
Hope Haven Children's Home
Samaritan House
I Need a Lighthouse
Lynnhaven River Now