Friday, November 11

Sponsor Patron Party

• 6 P.M. – 8 P.M.
  Chef Emeril toasts Grand Marshal sponsors and Krewe du Vin at a welcome reception to celebrate and thank our loyal supporters and friends. 

Introducing Boudin & Beer

• 8 P.M. – 11 P.M.
  Join Chef Emeril, Chef Mario Batali and Chef Donald Link in celebrating regional chefs, artisan sausages, craft brews and Cajun music.

Saturday, November 12

Gala & Auction – N.O. Convention Center – La Nouvelle Ballroom

• 6:00 P.M. Bacchus Reception
  Join Chef Emeril in toasting with a special bottling by Event Bacchus Dan Kosta of Kosta Browne Winery.
• 7:00 P.M. Krewe du Vin Dinner
  Exquisite wine pairings dinner with courses by some of the country’s top chefs and vintners.
• 8:30 P.M. Live Auction
  Our wine auction is filled with one-of-a-kind lifestyle and culinary experiences. Highly exclusive travel and wine packages, including special commemorative lots, guarantee to tempt the most cultivated palates and the most seasoned travelers.
• 10:00 P.M. Musical Entertainment

2011 Live Auction

The 2011 Auction packages will be posted in October. If you would like to donate to our silent auction, please contact carnivaleduvin@emeril.org.

2010 Live Auction

Please view the Live Auction for the 2010 Carnivale du Vin

In 2010, our auction raised over $1.2 million for once-in-a-lifetime culinary, wine and lifestyle experiences. It ranked No. 4 in Wine Spectator’s list of “Top Ten U.S. Charity Auctions. Thanks to all the generous winning bidders and package donors who made this possible.

Ticket & Sponsor Levels

ONLINE REGISTRATION COMING SOON

Every effort is made to accommodate all requests, however seating is limited.

$1,000 – Twelfth Night Reveler (Individual Ticket)

• One (1) gala ticket to Carnivale du Vin on Saturday, November 12, 2011.
• Names listed in auction catalog if registration received by press time.

$10,000 – Captain’s Table

• One table of ten (10) seats at Carnivale du Vin on Saturday, November 12, 2011, in Captain’s Level Seating.
• Quarter-page, full-color ad in auction catalog*
• Name listed on sponsor page of auction catalog

Note: This sponsorship level is limited to one (1) table per purchasing party.

$30,000 – Grand Marshal Sponsor

• Ten (10) tickets to the Patron Party with Krewe du Vin at Boudin & Beer on Friday, November 11, 2011.
• One table of ten (10) seats at Carnivale du Vin on Saturday, November 12, 2011, in Grand Marshal Level Seating.
• Half-page, full-color ad in auction catalog*
• Logo listed on sponsor page of auction catalog.

$60,000 – King & Queen Sponsor

• Twenty (20) tickets to the Patron Party with Krewe du Vin at Boudin & Beer on Friday, November 11, 2011.
• One table of ten (10) seats at Carnivale du Vin on Saturday, November 12, 2011, in Grand Marshal Level Seating.
• Full-page, full-color ad in auction catalog*
• Logo listed on sponsor page of auction catalog.

$75 – Boudin & Beer General Admission

• One (1) ticket to Boudin & Beer, 8 – 11 P.M. on Friday, November 11, 2011.

Hotel Accommodations

Hotel Partner

Hilton New Orleans Riverside
To reserve your accommodations at Hilton New Orleans Riverside, Book online or reference code CDV when calling 504 561 0500. For excellent room rates, please make your reservation by Oct. 13, 2011.
 

Air Travel

Official & Exclusive Commercial Carrier

American Airlines
For a 5% discount on fares, a Promotion Code for booking will be coming soon at www.aa.com. For the travel desk, please call 800.433.1790.
 

Ground Transportation

American Luxury:  504-269-LIMO
Carey New Orleans: 504-523-6511