Grape Escape is Topeka's premier wine and food festival with silent and live auctions to benefit the Topeka Performing Arts Center.
Again this year, there will be lots of swirling, sniffing and sipping going on at the 16th Annual Grape Escape 2013, A Toast to the Arts on Friday, August 2, 2013 at 6:30PM
Tickets can only be purchased at the TPAC Box Office! Space is limited so reserve your spot early.
About the Event
Grape Escape is TPAC’s primary fundraising event. It as well as corporate season sponsorships and the Friends of TPAC program provide the financial support needed to bring great acts to Topeka and provide educational programs to the community.
Last year was a great success with over 450 people in attendance and over $100,000 raised!
Guests will have the opportunity to sample over 160 wines from some of the world’s leading vintners and taste gourmet hors d’oeuvres and food samplings from premier restaurants and caterers. Guests will also have the opportunity to shop and bid for an outstanding array of silent auction items and conclude the evening with a live auction featuring an array of fabulous and unique items.
Becoming a Sponsor
Each year the Topeka Performing Arts Center seeks cash and trade sponsors to fund the event. If you are interested in becoming a sponsor please contact
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- Marketing Manager at 785-234-2787 x104.
Thank you to our 2012 Grape Escape Sponsors
Title Sponsor
Glazer's of Kansas
Vineyard
Premium Cellar - Capitol Federal & WIBW Television
North American Vineyard - Security Benefit & WIBW AM/FM
South American - Cumulus Broadcasting
European - Bartlett & West & Topeka Capital Journal
Australian - Hill's Pet Nutrition & Jones Huyett Partners
Bier Garten - SevenEightFive Magazine
Champagne
CoreFirst Bank & Trust
Clayton Financial Services
Merlot
Advisors Excel
Cox Communications
Goodell, Stratton, Edmonds & Palmer, L.L.P.
INTRUST Bank
Prairie Band Casino & Resort
Schwerdt Design Group & Schwerdt Contract Interiors
Topeka Magazine
Chardonnay
Capital City Bank
JE Dunn
Mize, Houser & Company
Parrish Hotels
Shiraz
Dickey's Barbecue Pit
Dr. Bruce Banks DDS
Dynamic Computer Solutions
L & J Building Maintenance
Premier Employment Solutions
Program Sponsor
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas
Live and Silent Auction Items
Silent Auction
Throughout the event guests will find a number of items to bid on during the Silent Auction. Items range from KU & K-State Sports Memorabilia to Spa Packages and world-class wines. These items are donated by local businesses and restaurants. Guests can bid on the silent auction items until midway through the evening. Items must be picked up and paid for the night of the event.
Live Auction
Toward the end of the evening TPAC will hold it's annual Live Auction. This spectacular event includes items such as VIP Dinners, fine wines and trips across North America. Items must be picked up and paid for the night of the event.
Bidding
In order to bid on live or silent auction items guests must obtain a bid number. These will be assigned to you through the TPAC Box Office when you purchase your Grape Escape tickets. A Credit Card number must be submitted in order to obtain a bid number. Although this does not have to be the method of payment, it is still required.
Tickets
Information will be posted as soon as tickets go on sale! Please note that prices will increase after July 19, 2013.
Basic Admission - $60 per person if purchased before July 19th
Includes all activities, commemorative wine glass, gourmet food and dessert tasting, entertainment, bidding number for auction registration. *$70 per person after July 19, 2013.
Premium Admission - $85 per person if purchased before July 19th
Includes basic admission plus five wine tastings in our exclusive Premium Cellar.
*$95 per person after July 19, 2013.
