Corks for Kids

Corks for Kids is wine-tasting event located in Chapel Hill, hosted in partnership with  Chapel Hill Wine Company and its owner, Todd Wielar. The two-day event is split between a Friday and Saturday.

Friday kicks off Corks for Kids with the Wine Makers’ Dinner, offering participants a private tasting over dinner at select fine dining partner restaurants around the Triangle. The “Main Event,” as it is called, comes the following evening, featuring over 65 wines from various regions of the world, all available to taste.

As a signature part of the dinner and main event, 10 or more winemakers are in attendance to “talk as they pour,” sharing information about their wines and personal insights with guests. Saturday’s Main Event also features a silent and live auction, great food and the opportunity to purchase featured tasting wines, with all proceeds from the event and sales of the wines benefiting N.C. Children’s Hospital.

In its inaugural year in 2006, Corks for Kids raised over $30,000 and was a sold-out event with 300 attendees. Since that time, this annual event has raised over well over $300,000 and continues to sell out each year with close to 400 attendees.

NOTE: Corks for Kids has not yet determined dates for its 2012 event. Please check back for more details as they develop or visit Corks for Kids online.

Contact: Keela Lyon, 919.843.2915