Dining with Vintners & Dining with Friends
April 15 • Huntsville, Alabama
Enjoy an evening of fine wine, great food, and meaningful connection—all in support of local charities. Attend a Vintner Dinner at a participating restaurant or host your own gathering to make a community impact.
Trash Pandas Dinner
Rocket City Wine Fest - Dining with Vintners
Join us for an unforgettable five course dinner overlooking the beautifully lit field at Rocket City Trash Pandas stadium. This exclusive culinary experience will be expertly curated by the executive chef and thoughtfully paired with exceptional wine selections from International Wines and The Wine Cellar. Guests will also enjoy live music throughout the evening, and a cashless bar will be available for those who prefer additional beverage options. We look forward to sharing a remarkable night of fine dining, wine, and atmosphere with you.
A portion of the proceeds benefit the Crim Campassion Fund.
Honorary Chair Dinner
Rocket City Wine Fest - Dining with Vintners
The Honorary Chair Dinner, held on April 9, 2026, will celebrate Matt and Stephanie Mell, whose Church Street Wine Family has been a true labor of love since their journey in food and wine began in Huntsville Alabama. Through years of dedication and hard work, Matt and Stephanie have helped shape and strengthen our local food and wine community, making them the perfect choice as the inaugural Honorary Chairs of Rocket City Wine Fest. It is only fitting that they’d be honored with an unforgettable evening of food and wine featuring Master Sommelier Michael McNeill, a dual recipient of the Best Sommelier in America award. This extraordinary dinner, promises, exceptional wine, remarkable cuisine, and a celebration of two individuals whose impact continues to inspire-an evening not to be missed.
We will be sourcing the finest wine and seasonal ingredients for this evening. Additional details regarding menu and ticket information will be provided closer to the event date.
- Thursday, April 15, 2026 | 4pm
- Mazzara's Vinoteca, 102 Gates Avenue SW, Huntvsville, AL 35801
Dining with Friends
Rocket City Wine Fest - Dining with Friends
Dining With Friends invites local food and wine lovers to host an intimate dinner in their own home, with proceeds, benefiting a charity of their choice. Whether you’re a passionate home chef or prefer to bring in a culinary expert, this is your chance to gather friends around great food and wine for a meaningful cause. Hosts provide the menu and wine, set the guest list, and select the charity – making each dinner truly personal.
We’re thrilled to bring back this beloved annual tradition to our inaugural year, celebrating community, generosity, and the shared joy of food and wine.
Proceeds Help Support Local North Alabama Charities
- Thursday, April 15, 2026
- Various Homes in the Community
- To participate, please contact: glindaclardy@gmail.com
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