Held on June 20 and 21 Jameson Humane’s Signature Fundraising Event Celebrates the Power of Giving Back
April 1, 2025 (Napa, CA) — The 12th annual WineaPAWlooza, Jameson Humane’s pioneering fundraiser, returns on Friday, June 20, and Saturday, June 21. This two-night celebration brings together the best in wine, philanthropy, and compassion. The event unites celebrity winemakers and vintners, plant-based cuisine, and dedicated supporters in Jameson’s mission to enhance animal welfare through program-based collaboration and education. Attendees from across the country will have the opportunity to bid on luxurious auction lots, savor extraordinary boutique wines, and support Jameson Humane’s vital animal life-saving initiatives.
Recognized by Wine Spectator as one of the top 10 wine events in the U.S., WineaPAWlooza raises critical funds that fuels Jameson’s efforts to improve animal welfare programs and community services, including affordable veterinary care, free pet supplies, and educational resources to strengthen the human-animal bond.
WineaPAWlooza kicks off on Friday night at a breathtaking Napa Valley private estate, where celebrity winemaker and vintner, Russell Bevan will be honored with Jameson Humane’s Philanthropic Hero Award for his invaluable contributions to the community. Guests will indulge in rare wines from Russell’s impressive portfolio, paired with delicious appetizers from the talented culinary team at Goatlandia Kitchen—while enjoying an exclusive preview of the exciting live auction lots to come on Saturday night.
On Saturday, approximately 300 guests will gather at the enchanting Castellucci Estate in Oakville, hosted by the Antonio Castellucci Family . The evening will feature an exceptional selection of wines from the top 60 Napa Valley Wine Glitterati, complemented by local, plant-based culinary pairings crafted by Goatlandia Kitchen. The highlight of the evening will be the much-anticipated Live Auction, showcasing extraordinary experiences and exclusive wines, with approximately 15 live lots led by the charismatic auctioneer Fritz Hatton. Following the high-energy auction, attendees can unwind and enjoy a concert by the Camp Jeff Band, featuring rock legends from Boston, Jefferson Starship, and the Joe Satriani Band.
Last year, WineaPAWlooza raised an impressive $1.4 million, contributing to a remarkable total of $15 million raised over the past 11 years. This year, WineaPAWlooza aims to surpass that number by eliciting substantial bids for the Fund-A-Need, which supports Jameson Humane’s newly launched Animal Welfare Impact Initiative.
“WineaPAWlooza has become a powerful force in supporting animal welfare,” said Monica Stevens, President and Founder of Jameson Humane. “I’m grateful for our charitable vintner partners whose support makes WineaPAWlooza possible, and for the resilience and generosity of our Jameson family and community. Together, we are making a real difference. I am looking forward to this year’s event and celebrating 12 years of generosity in the name of animal welfare.”
Jameson Humane extends heartfelt gratitude to this year’s premier sponsors: Beau Wine Tours, Minuteman Press Napa, Portocork, Palm Bay International, The Packing Company, Cresco Equipment Rentals, Keith Productions, Peak Productions, Bardessono Hotel, Archer Hotel, Carneros Resort + Spa, Nicholas Feuilatte Champagne, and more.
The Co-chairs for this event are Vanessa Conlin MW, Jenny Khachaturian, and Monica Stevens; and the Steering Committee comprises Heidi Bevan, Joyce Bone, Alison Bowyer, Kelly Brophy, Adriana Chinsky, Robert Emery, Ilyse Filowitz, Nick Gajewski, Dean Gray, Jen Lombard, Tina Miller, Michele Mitchell, Robin Nielsen, Joann Serafini, and Scotti Stark.
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ABOUT JAMESON HUMANE
Jameson Humane is an impact-driven nonprofit organization that collaborates and educates to inspire change in animal welfare, not only in local communities but around the world. Jameson Humane was founded in 2014 as a 501(c)(3) registered nonprofit to improve animal and human lives through global collaboration and education. The organization was named in memory of Monica and the late David Stevens’ beloved dog Jameson, an adopted Great Pyrenees who lived to the age of 14 and inspired the spirit and mission.
Jameson Humane operates nine solutions-based programs to create a truly unique animal welfare organization that is unlike any other, all for the benefit of the greater community and its animals. Every day, Jameson’s work is guided by how animals, people, and the planet are all inextricably connected.
ABOUT WINEAPAWLOOZA
WineaPAWlooza is Jameson’s annual fundraiser, an event that has earned its place as one of the top ten wine events in the country according to Wine Spectator magazine. The money raised from this sought-after event supplies the critical funds necessary for Jameson’s programs to improve the state of animal welfare and save animal lives. Because of WineaPAWlooza, Jameson has been able to help thousands of animals and their humans in our community, and beyond, through vital programming and services that work across the inextricable web between animal welfare, our community, and the planet. This year’s event will help ensure these programs thrive as Jameson Humane continues to create real change.
