The Margate Business Association’s 20TH Annual Wine Tasting will be held in the twilight of the recreation complex at Edgmar Circle, Friday, July 28 from 6pm-9:00 p.m. This picturesque, tree-lined setting will enhance an unforgettable evening of wine and spirit tastings, a silent auction, mouthwatering local fare and sweets, and electrifying live entertainment by the pop, rock cover band Usual Suspects. Tickets are $75 per person and can be purchased at MBAWINE or at margatehasmore.com.
The evening will feature tasty delights from Bocca Coal Fired Pizza, Dino’s Subs, The Little Sicilian and TacocaT with sweet treats provided by Jagielky’s Homemade Candy.
Over 400 guests attended the 2022 wine tasting, and the outdoor setting adds a relaxed, comfortable feel to the event as the sun sets and music fills the air. In addition to the fine sampling and auction items offered, guests can enjoy recreational cornhole, ping pong, chess and checker games. Major sponsors of this year’s event include: The Hartman Home Team, Steve & Cookie’s, 95.1 WAYV and Shore Local.
This year, sports fans can bid on sets of Phillies baseball tickets, 6 tickets for Yankees vs. Rays at Yankee Stadium, Philadelphia Flyers tickets or a custom designed surfboard donated by Heritage Surf and Sport. Night owls can try and win a night out at Tropicana, (4) 3- day Power Trip Festival General Admission tickets featuring Guns N Roses, AC/DC and Metallica courtesy of 100.7 WZXL, or Lionel Richie tickets at the Wells Fargo Center with transportation. Foodies might find car service and dinner at Chef Vola’s too much to resist. There’s a $250 Downbeach Express bridge card, dazzling items from Roberts Fine Jewelry, Botox treatments courtesy of Let’s Face It, dozens of gift packages and baskets, and much, much more.
The auction is hosted by local celebrity Lou Solomon and Diane Mitchell from the “Mike & Diane Morning Show” on 95.1 WAYV. The Wine Tasting Committee is co-chaired by Paula Hartman and Dana Hartman-Hiltner. Auction items are generously donated by businesses and individuals throughout the community.
“The MBA wine tasting has truly become the highlight of the summer,’ said Dana Hartman Hiltner. “The outdoor location has allowed the event to grow and raise more money year after year. We look forward to another 20 memorable years!”
A portion of the proceeds benefits the Margate Business Association’s Daniel and Maria Walters Scholarship Program which has awarded over $125,000 in scholarships since its inception. The scholarships are awarded to high school seniors who have attended Margate City schools and are continuing their education. The event also supports the MBA’S Children Fund in conjunction with the Margate schools which anonymously provides warm clothing, school supplies, food, eyeglasses and summer camp for latch key children. Donations have been provided to Toys for Kids, Toys for Tots, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia’s Philly Spin, Margate Terrapin Rescue Project, Alex’s Lemonade Stand and more.
