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Erik Jones Foundation Wine Tasting – Charlotte N.C. April 21, 2026
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<p data-start="283" data-end="409">Join NASCAR Cup Series driver Erik Jones and the Erik Jones Foundation for an intimate evening of wine, community, and impact.</p>
<p data-start="411" data-end="616">This annual gathering brings together leaders from the NASCAR industry, corporate partners, and friends of the Foundation for a unique experience that blends meaningful conversation with purposeful giving.</p>
<p data-start="618" data-end="636"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-768" src="https://www.erikjonesfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/EJF_Wine_Tasting_Banner-scaled.jpg" alt="" width="2560" height="608" />Guests will enjoy:</p>
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<p data-start="740" data-end="801">An opportunity to directly support the Foundation’s mission</p>
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<p data-start="803" data-end="896">This is more than a social event. It is an evening that fuels real work in our three pillars:</p>
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<p data-start="900" data-end="944">Igniting a passion for reading in children</p>
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<p data-start="947" data-end="998">Encouraging early cancer detection and sun safety</p>
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<p data-start="1042" data-end="1098">Every ticket and sponsorship helps advance this mission.</p>
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<h3 style="text-align: center" data-start="1105" data-end="1121">Featuring wine from</h3>
<p style="text-align: center"> <a href="https://switchbackridge.com/"><img class="alignnone wp-image-770 size-medium" src="https://www.erikjonesfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/gate-500x298.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="298" /></a></p>
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<h3 data-start="1105" data-end="1121">Event Tickets</h3>
<p data-start="1123" data-end="1212">Individual Ticket: <strong data-start="1142" data-end="1161">$450 per person</strong><br data-start="1161" data-end="1164" />Couple Ticket: <strong data-start="1179" data-end="1210">$800 per couple (save $100)</strong></p>
<p data-start="1214" data-end="1294">Tickets include full access to the wine tasting experience, dinner, and program.</p>
<p data-start="1296" data-end="1376">This event is intentionally limited in size to preserve its intimate atmosphere.</p>
<p data-start="1378" data-end="1415"><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf2Jr5ZjjZBBrUi5Z_g3QsGn9aVZifr_OrYOJ_cLvfNlwFaJQ/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=101066002406931609611"><strong data-start="1381" data-end="1415">Reserve General Tickets Here:</strong></a></p>
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<h3 data-start="1422" data-end="1450">Sponsorship Opportunities</h3>
<p data-start="1452" data-end="1625">For those looking to make a deeper impact, sponsorships provide a meaningful way to support the Foundation’s work while engaging with an influential and passionate audience.</p>
<p data-start="1627" data-end="1656">Sponsorship partners receive:</p>
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<p data-start="1831" data-end="1889">The opportunity to extend impact beyond a single evening</p>
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<p data-start="1891" data-end="2005">Sponsorships play a critical role in underwriting the event and maximizing the funds directed toward our programs.</p>
<p data-start="1891" data-end="2005"><strong><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/15uRJfyCUJDlufo_63nGMRo1jTmsWox-9/view?usp=drive_link" target="_blank" rel="noopener">View our sponsorship opportunities here:</a></strong></p>
<p data-start="2007" data-end="2071">To discuss sponsorship opportunities personally, please contact:</p>
<p data-start="2073" data-end="2174"><strong data-start="2073" data-end="2090">Brent Nickola</strong><br data-start="2090" data-end="2093" />Executive Director, Erik Jones Foundation<br data-start="2134" data-end="2137" /><strong>Email: <a href="mailto:
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[email protected]</a></strong></p>
<p data-start="2073" data-end="2174"><strong>Phone (810) 814-5850</strong></p>
<h3 style="text-align: center" data-start="140" data-end="180">Hosted at:</h3>
<p data-start="182" data-end="340"><img class="size-medium wp-image-752 aligncenter" src="https://www.erikjonesfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/ChatGPT-Image-Jan-8-2026-09_57_06-AM-500x333.png" alt="" width="500" height="333" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center" data-start="373" data-end="462"><strong data-start="373" data-end="403">THE WINE SHOP AT RIVERGATE</strong><br data-start="403" data-end="406" />14142 Rivergate Parkway, Suite 200<br data-start="440" data-end="443" />Charlotte, NC 28273</p>