Boys & Girls Club Blog

April 20, 2026

On Saturday, April 11, more than 550 guests gathered to support the Boys & Girls Club of Oshkosh’s largest fundraiser of the year at WineFeast 2026. Presented by Community First Credit Union, the event returned to the Oshkosh Marriott Waterfront Hotel & Convention Center, where attendees enjoyed an unforgettable five-course dining and wine experience in support of local youth and families.

Proceeds from the evening will directly benefit the more than 3,000 children and families served by the Club each year through critical programs including academic support, healthy meals and snacks, mentoring, mental health resources, and basic needs services.

Guests also had the opportunity to hear from the Club’s 2026 Youth of the Year, Chloe S., who shared a powerful and personal story about the impact the Club has had on her life. Her message was a moving reminder of why the community’s support is so important.

“Supporters in Oshkosh and throughout the region have shown, yet again, that they are unparalleled partners to our youth,” said Director of Advancement Alex Hummel. “To see more than 550 people come together with such passion and belief in our mission is nothing short of inspiring.”

During the Cellar Select dinner, guests enjoyed gourmet cuisine paired with curated wines, participated in the always-popular Heads & Tails game, and bid on an exciting array of live auction packages, including travel experiences and music festivals to unique culinary getaways. WineFeast also featured a robust silent auction and raffles, all benefiting the Club’s mission.

In an extraordinary show of generosity, attendees helped unlock a $110,000 challenge gift provided by Oshkosh Corporation and an anonymous Friend of the Club—doubling the impact of donations made during the evening.

WineFeast is more than a fundraiser. It’s a celebration of a community that believes in its young people. The energy, generosity, and shared commitment seen throughout the night will have a lasting impact on the youth and families served by the Club.

Save the Date for WineFeast 2027 on Saturday, April 10, 2027!

We look forward to continuing this incredible tradition and hope to see you there.

See photos from this year’s event on our Facebook page here.

Watch our WineFeast 2026 Mission Moment Video:

Thank You to Our Sponsors

The Boys & Girls Club of Oshkosh extends its sincerest appreciation to the following 2026 WineFeast sponsors:

Presenting Sponsor: Community First Credit Union
Cellar Select Sponsor: Oshkosh Marriott Waterfront Hotel & Convention Center
Great Futures Start Here Sponsor: Oshkosh Corporation
Dinner Sponsor: CR Meyer
Night Cap Sponsor: Bergstrom Automotive
Guest Experience Sponsor: Oshkosh Coil Spring, Inc.
Wine Sponsor: Baker Tilly US LLP
Mission Moment Sponsor: Marco Promos
Live Auction: First Weber Oshkosh
Silent Auction Sponsor: Shea Electric & Communications LLC
A Toast to Our Youth Sponsor: Pioneer Marina
Glass Sponsor: Omni Glass & Paint, LLC
Wine Raffle Sponsor: Festival Foods
Raffle Sponsor: Silver Star Brands Foundation
Decor Sponsor: Pacur
Pub Table Sponsor: Sadoff Iron & Metal Company
Décor Partner: House of Flowers
Community Partner Sponsor: Pinnow Sheet Metal, Inc.
Wish List Sponsor: Ascension Northeast WI Hospital
Beer Sponsor: Lee Beverage
Media Sponsor: 103.9 WVBO
Publicity Sponsor: Oshkosh Herald

Salute the Kids Sponsors: Beats 2 Go LLC; Brookfield Badger Insurance/Robertson Ryan Insurance; CliftonLarsonAllen LLP; Game Time Sports Bar; Generac; Landscape Solutions by Michael Kirsch, LLC; OEC Graphics; Renning Lewis & Lacy S.C.; Rhyme

In-Kind & Event Partners

Thank you to our Cellar Select and Night Cap partners for their in-kind support: Dublin’s Irish Pub; Festival Foods; Fifth Ward Brewing Company; Greene’s Pour House at the Granary; LaSure’s; Lee Beverage; Oshkosh Marriott Waterfront Hotel & Convention Center; Suzy’s Cream Cheesecakes; Teriyaki Madness; The Howard; The Roxy; The Taqueria.

Auction & Table Sponsors

A heartfelt thank you to our Live and Silent Auction donors and table sponsors who helped make this event such a success. Your generosity plays a vital role in creating opportunities for the youth we serve.

With Gratitude

Special thanks to our emcee Tony Blando, event leaders, Boys & Girls Club of Oshkosh Alumni, Keystone Leadership teens, UWO student-athletes, and the many volunteers who gave their time and talent to make WineFeast 2026 possible.

Because of you, we are able to continue creating safe spaces, meaningful opportunities, and bright futures for the youth in our community.

Thank you for believing in our mission and investing in Great Futures.