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Pique Nique returns with Florida Winefest & Auction

Pique Nique Sur la Baie was held April 6 at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall Bayfront.


  • By Kayleigh Omang
  • | 2:17 p.m. April 6, 2018
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After a hiatus last year, Pique Nique is back again. 

Pique Nique Sur la Baie was hosted April 6 on the lawn of the Van Wezel Performing Arts Center. The beloved event is now part of the Florida Winefest & Auction, in partnership with New College of Florida.

Upon arrival, guests were given a glass to fill up with wine from participating wineries. In addition, champagne was also served during the cocktail reception. 

In traditional Pique Nique fashion, the lawn was dotted with bright colors and of course, hats and fascinators of all shapes and sizes. Although the fashion show didn't return, those involved say it will hopefully make its return next year. 

 

 

Teresa Lee, Florida Winefest Board President Sandy Loevner and Honorary Chairman Chip Gaylor
Teresa Lee, Florida Winefest Board President Sandy Loevner and Honorary Chairman Chip Gaylor
Each table had a few bottles of sparkling water and champagne.
Each table had a few bottles of sparkling water and champagne.
Guests were given a wine cork at their seat.
Guests were given a wine cork at their seat.
Kelly Hunt, Cathy Rustin and Jessie Judd
Kelly Hunt, Cathy Rustin and Jessie Judd
Hats were available to purchase.
Hats were available to purchase.
Guests showed up in all kinds of hats, from chic to crazy.
Guests showed up in all kinds of hats, from chic to crazy.
Mary Mitchell, Marsha Roth and Lavonne Shediby
Mary Mitchell, Marsha Roth and Lavonne Shediby
Kathy Deakins and Christine Pratley
Kathy Deakins and Christine Pratley
Jessica Rogers, Sue Jacobson and New College of Florida Foundation Executive Director MaryAnne Young
Jessica Rogers, Sue Jacobson and New College of Florida Foundation Executive Director MaryAnne Young
Beth Barrett and Brenda Maraman
Beth Barrett and Brenda Maraman
Eleni Marinucci and Lauren Glassman
Eleni Marinucci and Lauren Glassman
Heather Dunhill sports her grandfather's top hat.
Heather Dunhill sports her grandfather's top hat.
This vintage Chanel bag went to the raffle ticket winner.
This vintage Chanel bag went to the raffle ticket winner.
Florida Winefest & Auction goes from April 5 through April 8.
Florida Winefest & Auction goes from April 5 through April 8.
Beth Roth and Lisa Budslick
Beth Roth and Lisa Budslick
Beth Roth, Elizabeth Melendez Fisher, Jules Mackie, Melissa Howard, Lisa Budslick, Karen White and Mimi Carlin
Beth Roth, Elizabeth Melendez Fisher, Jules Mackie, Melissa Howard, Lisa Budslick, Karen White and Mimi Carlin
Gretchen Bauer, Jackie Massey and Jacqueline Morton
Gretchen Bauer, Jackie Massey and Jacqueline Morton
Mark and Lisa Mulone, Jeff Harris, Leanne Wrench and Kim O'Connor
Mark and Lisa Mulone, Jeff Harris, Leanne Wrench and Kim O'Connor
Heidi Napolitano, Chef Paul Mattison and Nikki Logan Curran
Heidi Napolitano, Chef Paul Mattison and Nikki Logan Curran
Donna Koffman and Umbreen Khalidi-Majeed
Donna Koffman and Umbreen Khalidi-Majeed
Elisabeth Waters and Inna Snyder
Elisabeth Waters and Inna Snyder
Toni Perren, Michelle Olivo and Penny DiGregorio
Toni Perren, Michelle Olivo and Penny DiGregorio
Billie Erwin, Trey Desenberg, Alexandria Christ and Nancy Laudando
Billie Erwin, Trey Desenberg, Alexandria Christ and Nancy Laudando
Aimee Chouinard and Liebe Gamble
Aimee Chouinard and Liebe Gamble
Marina Schmitt and Jen Douglas
Marina Schmitt and Jen Douglas
Megan Heller, Courtney Rosenthal, Julie Anderson and Lucy Suits
Megan Heller, Courtney Rosenthal, Julie Anderson and Lucy Suits
Christine McMillan serves guests wine.
Christine McMillan serves guests wine.
Erin Guzzo, Pam Schellenger and Renee Brady
Erin Guzzo, Pam Schellenger and Renee Brady
Photo booth props were all about wine.
Photo booth props were all about wine.
Tracey Thomas and Kim Cooper smile in the photo booth.
Tracey Thomas and Kim Cooper smile in the photo booth.
Chef Paul Mattison rings the dinner bell.
Chef Paul Mattison rings the dinner bell.
Honorary Chairman Chip Gaylor addresses the audience.
Honorary Chairman Chip Gaylor addresses the audience.
City Commissioner Hagen Brody and Erik Arroyo
City Commissioner Hagen Brody and Erik Arroyo
Dominic Foppoli, Liam McCormick and Jack McKissock
Dominic Foppoli, Liam McCormick and Jack McKissock

 

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