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“CURIOUSER AND CURIOUSER!”

For more than two decades, Tampa Theatre’s signature fundraiser WineFest has become curiouser and curiouser, commemorating some of most the important moments in cinematic history with themes like The Vineyard of Oz, Caskablanca, and The Grapest Showman. This year, though, the majestic movie palace celebrates not one movie, but goes down the rabbit hole of a delightfully deep, multi-movie tradition with Alice and her friends in Winederland – presented by SouthEast Personnel Leasing – on March 6 and 7.

And though the theme may seem as mad as a hatter, WineFest’s purpose is as charming as the Cheshire Cat: as the organization’s biggest annual fundraiser, WineFest has raised more than $2 million over the past 22 years for the non-profit Theatre.

“I wish we could just nibble a cake labeled ‘eat me’ and magically grow Tampa Theatre’s resources.” says event chair and WineFest Queen of Hearts Anna Molina. “Instead, we are running around like the White Rabbit encouraging our patrons to support Tampa Theatre’s artistic, educational and community programming, plus the preservation of this landmark building ahead of its 100th birthday (and countless unbirthdays) in 2026. It’s never too late, but WineFest is a very important date to make a difference.”

WineFest guests are encouraged to dress as their favorite character or come in a Wonderland-inspired costume. Attendance is restricted to those aged 21 and older.

Wine Tasting (Friday, March 6) tickets are on sale now at the historic Franklin Street Box Office and online.
PREMIUM WINE TASTING (7PM Friday, March 6) IS SOLD OUT.
WINE PAIRING (Saturday, March 7) IS SOLD OUT