The Key Event

Join us for the 25th Annual Key Event - Whiskey & Wine!

September 8, 2018

Cocktail Party - 5:30 PM

Dinner & Auction - 7:00 PM

After Party - 9:30 PM to midnight

Black tie encouraged

We've revamped this signature event and we are excited to share it with you. The evening's festivities will take place entirely at the Cincinnati Marriott North in West Chester. Dinner will be prepared by premier chefs from the Cincinnati area. We will present a 5-star line-up of Live Auction items, a Basket Raffle with something for everyone to enjoy, prizes unlocked by 5 LUCKY Keys, Kendra Scott's $50 (up to $195 value in each) Mystery Jewelry Boxes, as well as a Wall-of-Wine and Whiskey Pull. The After Party, beginning at 9:30 PM right at the Marriott will feature LIVE music from The Company and FREE late night snacks!

Proceeds from The Key Event benefit the Foundation's Community Grants Fund and ongoing operations. Each year the Foundation's Board of Directors awards $100,000 in grants from the Community Grants Fund to nonprofit organizations serving our community. Past grantees include Reach Out Lakota, Boys & Girls Club of WCL, Big Brother Big Sisters, City Gospel Mission, PAWS Adoption Center, and Cancer Family Care among many others. Community Foundation grants help ensure that important programming and services offered by these organizations continues. These dollars also help us build our Community Grants Endowment Fund and Forever Fund Operating Endowment, ensuring a sustainable source of funding to meet community needs well into the future.

Details and FAQs

What is the expected dress for the evening?

Black tie encouraged

Do I need tickets for the event?

You do not need to bring tickets to the event. Simply check-in upon arriving. You will be given a packet containing everything you'll need for the evening and will be able to pre-register a credit card for any auction or raffle ticket purchases.

I've registered, but won't be able to attend. Can I get a refund?

In the unfortunate event that you are unable to join us, your ticket purchase will be treated as a donation. We are unablet to issue refunds. However, you may transfer your tickets to another attendee/s. Just be sure to contact the Foundation office so that we may change the name on our list.

Our Featured Chefs

We thank our featured chefs from throughout the Greater Cincinnati area for preparing gourmet meals for our Key Event guests! If you have dietary restrictions, please list those on your registration.

Can I choose who I dine with?

You will have the option on your registration to designate one other couple (or individual) with whom you would like to dine.