Darien Chamber Announces 15th Annual Wine & Food Tasting & Auction Benefit at BMW of Darien

The Darien Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the 15^th Annual Wine & Food Tasting & Auction Benefit on Thursday, October 17^th, 2019 at BMW of Darien, 140 Ledge Road, Darien, from 6:00 – 9:00 pm.

The Darien Chamber welcomes all in the greater Darien community to a fun-filled evening that will showcase gourmet foods and fine wines along with a silent auction. Over 50 wines will be offered to taste by Sipstirs of Darien. People can purchase various wines they enjoy that night at an advantageous price, plus a portion of the sale is donated to the non-profits. This is a terrific time to buy wines for the upcoming holidays and as gifts for family, friends and business associates.

Tastings of culinary delights will be offered by Darien Cheese and Fine Foods, Fjord Fish Market, Louie’s Italian Restaurant, Palmer’s Darien, SCENA, SoNo Baking Company, and Whole Foods.

A Silent Auction with Tom Geary, Owner of Geary Gallery, as the “Master of Ceremonies” will feature many special items from Chamber members and friends of the Darien Community. The silent auction will include a wide variety of items from Darien’s locally owned businesses.

The Darien Chamber Fundraiser will benefit: The Depot Youth Center, Darien Arts Center and the Darien Chamber Charitable Foundation College Scholarship Fund.

The Depot Teen Center is a nonprofit organization providing youth with a drug- and alcohol-free environment. The Darien Arts Center is devoted to inspiring the creative talents of people of all ages. The Darien Chamber Charitable Foundation supports four community-based college scholarships for deserving students.

Special thanks to the sponsors that have signed on (as of September 1st) to support this event: Vintner Sponsors- Baywater Properties and Nassau Credit Corporation and Collector Sponsor- Ruddy Builders, Music Sponsor-Neil Hauck Architects. If you are interested in sponsoring, please email Susan Cator at susan@darienctchamber.com.

“This Wine & Food Tasting Event is the perfect example of bringing our local business and retail community, restauranteurs, Darien non-profit organizations and area residents together to raise money to benefit our community”, says Susan Cator-President, Executive Director of the Darien Chamber of Commerce.

Advance tickets can be purchased online at the Darien Chamber $65. Advance tickets are available until Tuesday, October 15^th at www.darienctchamber.com. Price at the door is $80. Parking is offered at Whole Foods in the rear of the lot.

The Mission of the Darien Chamber of Commerce is to take a leadership role in promoting the business community and quality of life in Darien. Bankwell and Laurel Road Bank are Elite Sponsors and First County Bank is a Select Sponsor of the Darien Chamber of Commerce and support the Chamber in all its events throughout the year.