animoré Weekend 2026: 10th Annual 100 Point & Cult Wine Dinner
Alaqua Animal Refuge proudly presents the return of animoré: A Weekend Benefit for the Love of Animals presented by Café-Thirty-A. The event takes place Friday and Saturday, November 13-14, at the Refuge’s breathtaking sanctuary grounds.
The weekend opens with one of Northwest Florida’s most anticipated philanthropic evenings – the 10th Annual 100 Point & Cult Wine Dinner –on Friday, November 13 at 5:00 PM. Reserved for only 100 distinguished guests, this exclusive experience brings together passionate community visionaries and animal advocates for a night unlike any other.
Guests will be welcomed with a refined cocktail reception, followed by an indulgent four-course dinner artfully prepared by the award-winning culinary team from Café Thirty-A. Each course will be expertly paired with rare, 100-point and cult-status wines – selected to delight the senses and elevate the evening.
This year’s theme, Finally Free, honors the resilient beagles rescued from research facilities and celebrates their journey from confinement to freedom. Their story reminds us that every animal deserves a second chance.
Individual tickets are $1,250, with proceeds benefiting Alaqua’s mission to provide shelter, safety, and second chances to animals in need. Purchase your tickets by September 9 to receive First Access Pricing of $1,000 per ticket.
Each ticket purchased includes VIP admission to the Bluegrass Barn Jam & Fall Fest the following day. For Bluegrass Barn Jam & Fall Fest event info please visit: https://secure.givelively.org/event/alaqua-animal-refuge-inc/animore-weekend-2026-bluegrass-barn-jam-fall-fest
A celebration of compassion, freedom, and community – animoré is more than a gathering. It’s a movement.