On October 9th we had our best Winetopia fundraiser to date! With the help of so many awesome individuals and businesses we raised $63,000! It was a beautiful October evening and Pratt Place Barn was even more so. As soon as we opened the doors our amazing guests came pouring in and set about at enjoying the tables of beer and wine all provided by Glazers Distributing and enjoying some of the best cuisine that this area has to offer. As I walked through the barn getting hugs at every corner I could just feel the joy and generosity exuding from everyone. People taking fun photos in the Making Memories Photobooth, laughing with their friends, or just enjoying the sweet tunes coming from our DJ Matt Boles.
The Buzz Events lounge outside was even more spectacular than the year before, if you can believe it. And inside, my dad (a.k.a Carny in the Corner) had people winning big at the Wine Toss! We had pictures of our sweet kiddos all over the barn bringing the point home that all of the work and care that went into that night was oh so worth it.
This community never ceases to amaze me! In the weeks leading up to the event there was just an outpouring of generosity from all over this community. So many people and businesses just wanted to do something and help however they could--people bought tickets, offered silent auction items, volunteered, helped spread the word, and donated. I was really moved at the goodness that I was seeing coming from all directions.
Below are some gorgeous photos of the night taken by the one and only Cole Fennel Photography and please take a moment to look at this list of volunteers, sponsors, and silent auction donors that helped to make this night possible!
Lots of Love & Gratitude,
Sarah Fennel
Winetopia Core Crew Volunteers
Chris Beavers—Auction Chair
Meredith Adkins—Volunteer Coordinator
Herbert “Boo” Buchanan—Event Coordinator (He “puts out fires”)
Joe Fennel—Carny In the Corner
Kristi Bachelor
Ellie Jones
Tanj Donovan
Jessy Lang
Alannah Massey
Adrienne Johnson
Jinny Lowe
Garrett “Vern” Gunderson
Michael Adkins
Chris Arcana
Chase Hayes
Hassan Huntley
Danielle Ryan
Tareneh Manning
Brooke McDonald
Allison Chilcote
Anna Marie Jarrett
Jean Ann Fennel
Warren Fyfe
Vincent Agare
Darrin Ingraham
Bartus Taylor & Buzz Events Crew
Glazers Crew
Honorary Hosts
Chris & Jeremy Beavers
Ben & Molly Blakeman
Martell Brown & Bethany Sewell
Abdi Dubed
Linley & Dave Dust
Chris Goddard & Bartus Taylor
Jen & John Lewis
Dr. Allyson & William Mertins
Dr. Lance & Tareneh Manning
Neal & Gina Pendergraft
Amy & Brent Robinson
Sponsors
Presenting Sponsor
Glazers Distributing
“Grape Crusher” Level Sponsor
Lucke Dental
Miller Boskus Lack
Blakeman’s Jewelry
Mertins Eye Care
“Planter” Level Sponsor
Quadrivium
FAC
Community Sponsors
Buzz Events
Pratt Place Inn & Barn
Intents
Eventures Party Rentals
Light Works Events
AV Designs
Arsagas
Showerfilter Store by NewMarket Naturals
Making Memories Photobooth
Cole Fennel Photography
Media Sponsors
Citiscapes Magazine
3W Magazine
Northwest Arkansas Democratic Gazette
Restaurant Sponsors
Bordinos
Cafe Rue Orleans
Farmers Table
Cardamom & Curry
Native Nectar
Mia Tarts
Fayetteville Pastry Shop
Silent Auction Donors
All Sports Production
AR State Beauty Supply
Arts Live Theatre
Big Star Lounge and Flying Burrito
Blakman's Fine Jewelry
Bordinos
Brandon & Britney Hurlbut
Brick By Brick
Chancellor
Chef Thomas from Tyson
Chris and Jeremy Beavers
Chuy's
Claudia Smith at Be Fit Studio
Closets to the Max
Clubhaus
Coach Darin Phelan
Cole Fennel Photography
Copper Pig
Country Outfitters
Crisp Studios
Dark Star Visuals
David & Candace Starling
Dickson Street Liquor
Dog Party USA
Dr. Brian Buell
Dr. Rebecca Lucke
East Side Grill
Elevate
Elevate
Ella Shelton
Fayettechill
Fayetteville Acupuncture
Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce
Feel Good Oils
Glo
Good Things
Goodwill Massage/Rebekah Champgne
Greg Dog Vintage Boutique
Gunderpickles
Heidi Brugliera
Hermans
Jennifer Lewis
Joyn
Joyn
Kathy Thompson
Liquor World
Liz Rusher
Lola Boutique
Manning House LLC
Marla Shaver
Masons
Maude
Mertins
Mia Tarts & More
Nitron
NWA Knockerball
Old World Imports
Onemanband
Ozark Escape
Pack Rat Outdoor Center
Pediatric Dental/Dr. Landers
Petra Café
Revive Medical Spa
Rhonda & Mailiah
Robin Devine
Robin Starr
Roblee Orthodontics
Roger Boskus
Romance Diamonds
Salon Bloom
Sara Kincaid & Jessica Phelan
Sarahndipity
Shindig Paperie
Showerfilter Store by Newmark Naturals
Speckled Pig
Spring Valley Anglers
Springdale Liquor Association
Sunshine Broder at Shine Salon
Susie Baker
Swim Ranch
Tareneh Manning @ Bassett Mix
Taylor Plastic Surgery
The Bike Route
The Independent
The Rainbow Lodge
Theo's
Trailside Yoga
WAC
Walker Bros.
Watson Custom Made
Westwood Gardens
WholeFoods
Yard Party- Jamey Sims
Yoga Deza
Right before we opened the doors...
A peak at our Silent Auction
Joe Fennel, a.k.a. Carny in the Corner
Treats from Fayetteville Pastry Shop
Buzz Events Lounge
Buzz Events Lounge
