Taste of Tuscany
The Foundation’s main fundraiser, Taste of Tuscany is held annually at the end of the school year.
Time & Location
Thursday, May 28, 2026
4:30pm - 8:00pm
Vino in the Valley
W3826 450th Ave, Maiden Rock, WI 54750
About the Event
Join us for a Taste of Tuscany, the annual fundraiser dedicated to our children's education.
Enjoy great wine, a delicious dinner, online auction, live music, vineyard tours by tractor drawn wagon, and more, along the shores of the beautiful Rush River at Vino in the Valley in Maiden Rock, Wisconsin.
Our largest fundraiser, proceeds from this event fund the Foundation’s commitment to enriching educational opportunities for students in the Ellsworth Community School District. Contributions directly support our EXCELLS Grants program, which provides resources for classrooms, and recognizes the dedication of our educators through the annual Teacher of the Year Award.
Join us for a great evening dedicated to our teachers and students!
Purchase your tickets today!*
* Tickets will also be available at the door.
All are invited to take part in our online auction!
One of the highlights of our Taste of Tuscany event is our online auction. During the auction, everyone has an opportunity to bid!
The acution is now open. Browse and start bidding today!
Attend the Taste of Tuscany event to see auction items in person. You don't need to be present to take part--an alternate pickup date will be announced. The online action will end at 8pm on Thursday, May 28.
Thank you to our 2026 event sponsors and donors!
Savor Sponsor
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Sip Sponsor
Sniff Sponsors
Swirl Sponsors
Plummer Concrete & Associates, Inc
State Farm Insurance - Denton Achenbach Agency
Wieser Concrete
See Sponsors
Ballroom Boards
Ellsworth Chiropractic & Wellness
Knutson Dental
Kollbaum Chiropractic
Lost Creek Ranch
Marlee’s Bake Shop
Midwest Woodturners
Nilssen's Foods
Piattelli Vineyards
Pierce County Tavern League
Red Wing Shoe Company
River Valley Power & Sport
Salon Only Sales
Sawyer Joe's
SF Insurance
Spray Tans by Taylor
The Pizza Arcade
The Service Agency
Victory Fireworks Wholesale
Other generous donations received by:
A Butchery Shoppe
Ag partners
Amanda Eastling
Ammas Pie
Associated Bank
Auto Value
Barazul Grill
Bill's Distributing
Black Dog Animal Hospital
BoJo's Creations
Broz Bar
Brush Strokes Creative
Buena Farrell Photography
BW Tavern
Cannon River Winery
Captain Jacks
Caribou Coffee
Citizens State Bank
Common Man Tap & Table
Country Fit Nutrition
Crystal Cave
Danny Dunns
DS Liquors
EHS Tech Ed Department
Ellsworth Tobacco & Vape
Elmaro Vineyard
Ellsworth Country Club
FA Cheesecake
Gas Lite Bar & Grill
Green Bay Packers Give Back
Hair Designs by Tammy
Half Fast Brewing Company
Hanisch Bakery and Coffee Shop
Harbor View Café
Harrington's Greenhouse
Holy Donuts
JM Watkins Meats
Johnnie's Bar
Just Ka's
Kilkarney Hills Golf Club
Kings Place
Klaas-Jonas Pool
Kuesliks
Melissa Ryden
Metropolis Resort
Molly's on Main
Northstar Cana
Ooh Ahh Massage and Spa
Pampered Chef
Panther's Den
Philander's
Phipps Center for the Arts
Photos by Paige
Pizza Arcade
Red Wing Café
Red Wing Cinema 8
Red Wing YMCA
Reuvers Nursery
River Blu Salon & Day Spa
River Road Coffee
River Valley Power & Sport
Salon with a twist
SF Insurance
Sheldon Theatre
Six String Saloon
Sno Hill Chapel
Snowballs Bar
St. Croix Lanes
Stages Theatre Company
Studio 2.0
Suki Mitchell badger tickets
Sunflowers on 63
Taylors Falls Scenic Boat Tours
The 715 Steer and Beer
The Honey Hole Tavern
The Pierce County Journal
The Thirsty Badger
Township 23 Distillery
Treasure Island Resort & Casino
Ellsworth Tobacco & Vape
Waltz Ace Hardware
Wildflower Boutique
Wisco Dive Bars
YB Urban? Aroma Bar