Naples' most prestigious social event happens at a golf resort, its marquee pro-am fills a private golf club, and the club gala circuit runs all season. The golf calendar and the charity calendar here are the same calendar.
Held the final weekend of January at The Ritz-Carlton Naples, Tiburón, the Naples Winter Wine Festival (benefiting the Naples Children & Education Foundation) is among the most successful charity wine auctions on earth. The 2026 edition — the 26th — raised more than $30 million; 2025 set the record at $34 million-plus; and cumulative proceeds for Collier County children's charities now exceed $366 million. It is the single most prestigious social ticket in Naples, and it lives at the same resort where the pro tours play — see the Tiburón profile.
Each November, Bay Colony Golf Club hosts The Immokalee Foundation's Charity Classic Pro-Am and its Pairings Party. The 2024 edition raised more than $700,000; past fields have included Jay Haas and Peter Jacobsen, and the 2016 combined events set a $2.32 million record for the foundation.
The Terra Cotta Invitational at Naples National doubles as Naples' marquee golf-society weekend — a 30-year-old elite amateur event (caddies required, no cut) whose past champions include Justin Thomas and Matt Kuchar. Full detail on the tournaments page.
Chubb Classic week each February brings the First Tee Champions Challenge back to Tiburón — a junior-and-pros exhibition that returned for the 2026 tournament week (February 12–15).
Inside the gates, every premier club runs its own signature season: Grey Oaks maintains a full gala and social calendar across its dining venues, and Talis Park's Vyne House was purpose-built as an event engine. Most club calendars sit behind member logins, so specific event names and dates should be confirmed club by club — a good question to ask on any membership tour.
Timing a season around all of this? The social calendar peaks January–April — the same window as tournament season. To be inside the gates for it, start with the club rankings or browse every community.
An annual charity wine auction held the final weekend of January at The Ritz-Carlton Naples, Tiburón, benefiting the Naples Children & Education Foundation. The 2026 festival raised more than $30 million, 2025 set the record at over $34 million, and cumulative proceeds exceed $366 million.
More than $366 million for Collier County children's charities since it began — making it one of the most successful charity wine auctions in the world.
The Immokalee Foundation's signature November golf fundraiser at Bay Colony Golf Club, pairing amateurs with professionals. The 2024 edition raised over $700,000, and past fields have included Jay Haas and Peter Jacobsen.
Yes — signature galas, member-guest tournaments and holiday events run all season at clubs like Grey Oaks and Talis Park. Most calendars are member-only, so ask each club for its signature-event lineup when you tour.
Roughly January through April, anchored by the Wine Festival in late January, the Chubb Classic in February, and the Terra Cotta Invitational in April.
Current initiation, dues, capital contributions and waitlist status for the clubs on your shortlist — verified before you tour.
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