An Annual Affair
The California Winemasters
Join us for a festive evening of wine tasting under the stars. This spectacular food and wine dinner event benefiting the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation will be held at Warner Bros. Studios on the “Midwest Street Back Lots.
Every guest must bring picture ID.
Saturday, May 18, 2024
5:30PM – 10:00PM
Warner Bros. Studios
Gate 7 - Forest Lawn Drive
Burbank, CA 91522
Individual Tickets: $400 – (tax deductible: $245)
VIP* Individual Ticket: $500 – (tax deductible: $315)
*5PM early entrance and valet parking
Magnum Sponsorship for Two: $2,500 – (tax deductible: $1,790 / $1,690)
Imperial Sponsorship for 8: $7,500 – (tax deductible: $5,940)
Salmanazar Sponsorship for 12: $12,000 – (tax deductible: $9,540 / $9,440)
Balthazar Sponsorship for 24: $25,000 – (tax deductible: $17,680)
Nebuchadnezzar Sponsorship for 30: $50,000 – (tax deductible: $40,800)
*For questions or to inquire about sponsorship opportunities, contact: Olivia Younan, Development Director at 323.939.0758 , oyounan@cff.org
2024 sponsorships
2024 Sponsor Packages
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BENEFITS FOR YOUR COMPANY
- Position your brand well in local communities and create connections with consumers
- Align with a results-driven organization where your support makes an impact
- Corporate teams unite colleagues, encourage collaboration and build leadership.
MAGNUM
$2,500 per Couple
+ Package Includes
- (2) VIP tickets at Winemasters on Saturday, May 18th at Warner Bros. Studio
- (2) tickets to a private wine dinner on Friday, May 17th at The Garland
- (2) VIP tickets to a private brunch on Sunday, May 19th at Hilton Los Angeles Universal City
- Early VIP admission at 5:00 PM and preferred VIP Registration and table location
- Sponsor name displayed on all materials, website and event screens
PLUS CHOICE OF:
Hotel Overnight: One room night for Saturday at Hilton Los Angeles Universal City, includes round trip event shuttle transfers ($1,790 tax deductible)
Transportation: Private driver to use for round trip transportation ($1,690 tax deductible)
imperial
$7,500 (8 Tickets)
+ Package Includes
- (8) VIP tickets at Winemasters on Saturday, May 18th at Warner Bros. Studio
- (2) tickets to a private wine dinner on Friday, May 17th at The Garland
- (2) VIP tickets to a private brunch on Sunday, May 19th at Hilton Los Angeles Universal City
- Preferred VIP Registration and table location at Warner Bros. Studios
- Early VIP admission at 5:00 PM to food and wine stations
- Valet parking for 4 cars
- Sponsor name displayed on all materials, website and event screens
- ($5,940 tax deductible)
SALMANAZAR
$12,000 (Table of 12)
+ Package Includes
- (1) Table of 12 at Winemasters on Saturday, May 18th at Warner Bros. Studio
- (4) tickets to a private wine dinner on Friday, May 17th at The Garland
- (4) VIP tickets to a private brunch on Sunday, May 19th at Hilton Los Angeles Universal City
- Preferred VIP Registration and table location at Warner Bros. Studios
- Early VIP admission at 5:00 PM to food and wine stations
- Sponsor name displayed on all materials, website and event screens
PLUS CHOICE OF:
Hotel Overnight: One room night for Saturday at Hilton Los Angeles Universal City, includes round trip event shuttle transfers ($9,540 tax deductible)
Transportation: Private driver to use for round trip transportation ($9,440 tax deductible)
balthazar
$25,000 (two tables of 12)
+ Package Includes
- (2) Tables of 12 at Winemasters on Saturday, May 18th at Warner Bros. Studio
- (6) tickets to a private wine dinner on Friday, May 17th at The Garland
- (6) VIP tickets to a private brunch on Sunday, May 19th at Hilton Los Angeles Universal City
- (12) room nights at The Hilton Los Angeles Universal City
- Valet parking for 12 cars
- Preferred VIP Registration and table location at Warner Bros. Studios
- Early VIP admission at 5:00 PM to food and wine stations
- Sponsor name displayed on all materials, website and event screens
- ($17,680 tax deductible)
nebuchadnezzar
$50,000 (three Tables of 10)
+ Package Includes
- (3) Tables of 10 at Winemasters on Saturday, May 18th at Warner Bros. Studio
- (8) tickets to a private wine dinner on Friday, May 17th at The Garland
- (8) VIP tickets to a private brunch on Sunday, May 19th at Hilton Los Angeles Universal City
- (15) room nights at The Hilton Los Angeles Universal City
- Valet parking for 15 cars
- Preferred VIP Registration and table location at Warner Bros. Studios
- Early VIP admission at 5:00 PM to food and wine stations
- Sponsor name displayed on all materials, website and event screens
- ($40,800 tax deductible)
Accommodations
Hotel & Transportation
We have reserved a special block of rooms at The Hilton los angeles/universal city
rooms are no longer available.
Guests can also call the Reservations Dept. at 818-623-1434. Refer to group code CYS24 when booking.
Other hotel options: The Garland & Sheraton Universal Hotel
We have reserved a limited NUMBER of vehicles at entourage transportation for a preferred rate.
Guests can also call the reservations line at 424-346-8050 and mention the code WINEMASTERS to get the preferred rate.
PLEASE NOTE: Reservations are limited due to event sell-out. Thank you for your support of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.
CYSTIC FIBROSIS FOUNDATION
Barbara Balik
director of special giving
Olivia Younan
Development director
HONORARY CHAIRMEN
Glenn Salva
Estate Director for Antinori-Antica Estate
Sam Marvin
chef/ceo of echo & rig butcher/steakhouse
CO-CHAIRMEN
STACEY AND MATT ARMATO
ALLEN BALIK
NOELLE & RANDY BALIK
CRAIG EATON
CYNTHIA & WADE FAERBER
MARCIA & GORDY KANOFSKY
SHARON & HAL LAMPERT
PATTY MCCORMICK
KAREN & RAY WOLKOFF
THE FAMILY OF PAT HITCHCOCK O’CONNELL
CHAIRMEN, WINE ACQUISITION
Kevin Jones
Liquid Assets Cellars Inc.
Jeff Bonafede
Uncorked The Wine Shop
WINEMASTERS CF AMBASSADOR
Grace Rose Bauer
AUCTIONEER
Dawn Marie Kotsonis
The Gavel Girl
CELEBRITY CO-AUCTIONEER
Fritz Coleman
PAST NBC4 Southern California Weathercaster
AUCTION LOT INTRODUCTIONS
Michael Canaan
RESIDENT WINE EXPERT
Paul Frank
Founder, Gemstone Vineyard
GUEST ANNOUNCER
P.J. Ochlan
CHAIRMAN EMERITUS
Marty Petersil
Pat Hitchcock O’Connell