Last updated on December 27th, 2019
The 2020 Russ’s Wine and Food Experience will be held at the Embassy Suites in Lincoln, Nebraska, on Friday, Feb. 28 from 5 until 8 p.m. This is the 12th year for the event, which has raised more than $400,000 for the Lincoln Community Playhouse in the last 11 years.
Approximately 90 booths will fill the main ballroom, offering a local and international selection of wines. Attendees can sample fine cheeses, gourmet desserts, beef, seafood and many unique items. Russ’s Market bakers will be making several varieties of fresh baked artisan breads at the event. Reserve room guests will enjoy an exclusive selection of reserve wines and a buffet prepared by Russ’s Market catering department.
The goal for this year’s Russ’s Wine and Food Experience is to raise $30,000 for the Lincoln Community Playhouse. General admission tickets for the main ballroom are $50 in advance and $60 at the door. Advance tickets for the Reserve Room are $70 and $80 at the door. There are a limited number of Cellar Room tickets available for sale at $125. Tickets are on sale at Lincoln area Russ’s Market locations, the Lincoln Community Playhouse and online at RussMarket.com.
Guests may purchase raffle tickets at the event for a chance to win a four-day/three-night trip to wine country in Napa, California. The trip includes a stay in a three-star hotel in the Napa Valley region, roundtrip airfare for two from Omaha, four-day car rental and VIP wine tastings to some of the area vineyards.
“The Russ’s Wine and Food Experience has become a must-attend event for wine lovers. Experts can enjoy more exclusive wines in the reserve room, while less-experienced guests have the opportunity to try different varieties to see what they like,” said Pat Raybould, president of B&R Stores Inc. “And the best part is helping the Lincoln Community Playhouse provide entertainment and education programs for our community.”
B&R Stores Inc., a Lincoln, Nebraska-based, employee-owned company, was founded in 1964 by Russ Raybould. Since then, the company has grown to include three store concepts, Russ’s Market, Super Saver and Apple Market in 20 locations across Nebraska and Iowa.
