Gina Quesenberry Foundation Announces 2026 WineFest Weekend at Hells Canyon Grand Hotel

Annual fundraising event to feature wine, food, and auctions to support breast cancer patients

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

The Gina Quesenberry Foundation will host its annual WineFest on March 13-14, 2026 at the Hells Canyon Grand Hotel in Lewiston, Idaho. The weekend will feature a Wine & Hops Tasting on Friday evening and an Auction & Dancing event on Saturday evening, with proceeds going to support breast cancer patients with essential expenses.

Why it matters

The Gina Quesenberry Foundation has provided over $950,000 in assistance to breast cancer patients over the past 20 years, and the annual WineFest is a crucial fundraising event that allows the organization to continue its important work supporting those affected by the disease.

The details

The Friday Wine & Hops Tasting event will take place from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. in the Seaport Room, with guests receiving 5 tastings of wine or microbrew, light hors d'oeuvres, and a commemorative glass. Tickets are $50. The Saturday Auction & Dancing event begins at 5:30 p.m. and will feature unlimited gourmet cuisine, live and silent auctions, and dancing, with more than 17 wineries participating. Tickets for Saturday are $125. The weekend's Amalfi Coast-inspired theme encourages spring colors, with Friday attire being casual and Saturday being business to semi-formal.

  • The Gina Quesenberry Foundation WineFest will take place on March 13-14, 2026.
  • The Friday Wine & Hops Tasting event will be held from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. on March 13, 2026.
  • The Saturday Auction & Dancing event will begin at 5:30 p.m. on March 14, 2026.

The players

Gina Quesenberry Foundation

A non-profit organization that supports breast cancer patients with essential expenses, having distributed over $950,000 in assistance over the past 20 years.

Hells Canyon Grand Hotel

The hotel in Lewiston, Idaho that will host the Gina Quesenberry Foundation's annual WineFest weekend.

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What’s next

Tickets for the Gina Quesenberry Foundation WineFest weekend are now on sale on the organization's website and by phone.

The takeaway

The Gina Quesenberry Foundation's annual WineFest is a crucial fundraising event that supports breast cancer patients in the local community, demonstrating the power of community-driven initiatives to make a meaningful difference in people's lives.