Third Annual A Rare Affair

February 1, 2025

We hope you can join us for some friendly competition inspired by and in memory of William Grenier who lost his life to a rare disease shortly after his first birthday. We are working hard behind the scenes to make this year another wonderful event complete with all the crowd favorites from last year – college football tailgate, open bar, grille station, open courts all day, and more! All proceeds will support families with a child impacted by rare disease through a local network of resources and peer support.

Event Agenda

5:00 – 6:00p: VIP Experience

6:00 – 7:30p: Tasting Stations

7:30 – 8:30p: Program, Live Auction and Fund A Need Paddle Raise

8:30 – 10:30p: Late Night with Live Band, Pluto for Planet 

Event Attire:

Black-tie optional

‍Sponsorship Levels and Benefits:

Presenting Sponsor $20,000

  • Benefits customizable
  • Prominent logo (or name) recognition in all relevant event marketing materials
  • Verbal recognition at the event
  • Logo (or name) on signage at event and on bid paddles/event map distributed to all guests
  • 8 VIP Experience tickets

VIP Experience Sponsor $15,000

  • Logo (or name) recognition in all VIP Experience marketing materials and relevant event marketing materials
  • Verbal recognition at the event
  • Logo (or name) on signage for VIP Room
  • 6 VIP Experience tickets

Gold Sponsor $5,000

  • Logo (or name) recognition in relevant event marketing materials
  • Verbal recognition at the event
  • Logo (or name) on signage at tasting tables during the evening
  • 4 VIP Experience tickets

Silver Sponsor $2,500

  • Logo (or name) recognition in relevant event marketing materials
  • 4 tickets (non-VIP)

Friends of WARD’S Sponsor $1,500

  • Logo (or name) recognition in relevant event marketing materials
  • 2 tickets (non-VIP)

Wine Partners

Past Events