Save the Date for VINEart Gala & Auction
Join us for the 10th Anniversary of YWCA Banff’s biggest fundraiser, VINEart Gala and Auction, on Saturday, March 15th, 2025 at the Fairmont Banff Springs.
This year marks a decade of powerful change. We invite you to celebrate with us as we honour the past 10 years of progress and look forward to the next chapter. Get ready for an incredible evening of delicious food and wine, inspiring art and entertainment, and an exceptional live and silent auction as we raise funds for YWCA Banff’s critical programs and services.
Our goal this year is to raise $200,000 to bring the 10-year total raised at VINEart to $1 Million! Funds raised will support YWCA Banff’s residential programs including emergency shelter, transitional housing, affordable housing, and counselling services. A portion of funds will support our Higher Ground Project, YWCA Banff’s plan to build a new facility in Canmore to increase our capacity to deliver critical services to our community.
Since the inception of VINEart Gala & Auction 10 years ago, YWCA Banff has provided over 15,000 safe bed nights to people experiencing sexual or domestic violence, housing insecurity, or both. Over the past 10 years our programs have expanded to meet the growing needs of our community. Last year alone YWCA Banff provided 2,966 safe bed nights, a significant increase from the 588 bed nights we provided in 2015. This critical work is only made possible thanks to the generous support of community members and businesses like you.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Are you looking to go above and beyond in supporting YWCA Banff at VINEart? Take a look at our sponsorship package to explore opportunities.
Tickets
Tickets go on sale November 26, 2025 9AM MST
Frequently Asked Questions
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How Does the Silent Auction Work?
When you arrive at VINEart Gala & Auction, register your cellphone number at the registration table. You will then receive a link by text message to our online silent auction portal – Givergy.
You will be able to view and bid on silent auction items using your cellphone. We will also provide one tablet per table to view and bid on silent auction items.
Please note, it is recommended you bring a cellphone to the event.
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Fairmont Banff Spring Hotel - Room Rates & How to Book
Room Rates
Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel has generously provided a discounted room rate for VINEart Gala & Auction 2025.
Discounted Rate: Starting at $315.00 per room (per night) + taxes
Check-in Time: 4:00 p.m. MST
Check-out Time: 12:00 noon MST
How to Book Rooms at the Discounted Rate
To book a room at the discounted rate please call Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel at (403) 762-2211 and mention you are booking a room for YWCA Banff’s VINEart Gala & Auction.
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Parking & Directions
For Guests staying at the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel:
Guests have the option of self-parking at $32.00 per day or valet parking at $46.00 per day.
For guests NOT staying at the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel:
Guests can park in the parkade where there is a $13.00 per hour charge or they can valet park their vehicle for a $50 charge.
Directions
Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel
405 Srpay Avenue
Banff AB
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Attire
VINEart Gala & Auction is a black tie optional event.
- Dietary Restrictions
- Non-Alcoholic Pairing Option
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Can I Pay with Cash?
Cash, debit cards, and credit cards are accepted.
- Tax Deductible Portion of VINEart Tickets
- Accessibility
The difference in my emotional state from the time I arrived, to the time I left, was a full circle. It was so wonderful to have a clean, quiet, safe place to heal, but the thing I appreciate the most was having the counsellors to speak to. You truly changed my life for the better, now and for the future.Former Client
For more information about sponsorship opportunities please download our sponsor package here, or contact Ebony Rempel at or 403-760-3207.
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