Written by Livermore Valley Winegrowers Association
2025 Livermore Valley Wine Auction
As the sun casts a warm glow across Livermore Valley this September, the wine community will come together once again—glasses in hand, hearts wide open—for the 31st Annual Livermore Valley Wine Auction. Set for Saturday, September 20, 2025, from 2–5 PM, this beloved event returns to the elegant Wente Family Vineyards Event Center, blending the charm of wine country with a powerful mission: to support underserved children across the Tri-Valley and greater East Bay.
But make no mistake—this is more than a wine auction. It’s a deeply rooted tradition of generosity, where Livermore Leans In to lift up its most vulnerable youth. The mission of this impactful event is to improve the quality of life for underserved local children and individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities by raising funds for organizations that meet basic needs and provide access to education and enrichment.
A Legacy of Impact
Since its founding in 1995, the Livermore Valley Wine Foundation (LVWF) has raised over $6.8 million for local nonprofits that provide critical services to children in need. With a focus on basic needs, education, and enrichment, the Foundation supports a wide range of programs—everything from mental health support to nutritious meals, shelter, and STEM opportunities.Last year alone, the auction raised over $375,000 for local charities. That same spirit of giving drives the 2025 event, which continues to spotlight organizations doing transformative work right in our backyard.
2025 Beneficiaries: Leaning in Where It Counts
The Foundation’s 2025 beneficiaries reflect the breadth and depth of local need. Funds from this year’s auction will directly support:
- CALICO (Fund-a-Need Recipient) – Providing trauma-informed forensic interviews and support services for children who have suffered abuse, neglect, or violence. CALICO’s compassionate approach helps young survivors find safety and justice.
- Open Heart Kitchen – The largest hot meal program in the Tri-Valley, ensuring that families—including children—receive warm meals and essential groceries.
- Sunflower Hill – Creating inclusive residential and day programs for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, offering them opportunities to learn, grow, and connect.
- Valley Humane Society – Using pet-assisted therapy to support the emotional needs of children, combining animal compassion with healing in schools, shelters, and hospitals.
Each of these nonprofits plays a crucial role in creating a safety net for children and families. Together, they show how Livermore Leans In—with empathy, action, and long-term commitment.
What to Expect at the 2025 Auction
This year’s auction continues its tradition as a relaxed-yet-elegant garden party, where guests can indulge in award-winning wines, seasonal cuisine, and joyful community connection—all for a good cause.
Some highlights include:
- Wine Tastings – Sample acclaimed vintages from some of Livermore Valley’s finest wineries, each one poured with purpose.
- Gourmet Lunch – Enjoy culinary creations from Wente chefs designed to complement the wines on offer.
- Live and Silent Auctions – Bid on exclusive experiences, rare wines, private dinners, and travel packages.
Make sure to be part of a movement that transforms lives.
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Leaning In—Together
The Livermore Valley Wine Auction is more than a fundraising event—it’s a symbol of what happens when a community comes together with a shared purpose. It’s about neighbors showing up for one another, about business leaders and winemakers investing in their region, and about saying, “we see you” to every child who needs a little more help, hope, or healing.
Thanks to generous sponsors like First Tech Federal Credit Union, Priem Family Foundation, PwC, Chevron, Black Tie Transportation, The Wong Foundation, and Alameda County Supervisor David Haubert, every dollar raised stretches further. And thanks to hundreds of attendees, donors, and volunteers, the ripple effect of support continues long after the last bottle is uncorked.
Whether you bid, pour wine, donate online, or simply show up—your presence matters. Because when Livermore Leans In, kids rise up.
Join us September 20. Let’s raise a glass—and raise the bar for what’s possible.