12th Annual Wine & Wishes

The Power of a Wish

Where is Wine & Wishes?

Our 12th annual Wine & Wishes is at Sandia Resort and Casino. The address is 30 Rainbow Rd, Albuquerque, NM 87113. There is ample free parking at Sandia Resort.

What does Blue Tie Gala mean? What is the dress code?

In recognition of the hero in all of the Make-A-Wish community, we encourage you to 'up' your BLUE. Come in your favorite blue cocktail attire with a Superhero flair.  As we celebrate the power that wishes can unleash, it’s the perfect time to suit up, assemble, and help shine a signal of hope in the night sky.

I purchased my ticket online. Do I need a physical ticket to get in?

Once you purchase your ticket online, you will receive a confirmation via email. Once you receive this confirmation, you will not need a physical ticket to enter Wine & Wishes. Make-A-Wish staff will be at the main entrance to check-in guests for the event. To help your check-in process go smoothly for both you and your guests, please ensure that contact information is provided for each ticketed guest. If you would like to confirm or update your contact information before Wine & Wishes, please call our office at (505) 888-9474.

What happens at Wine & Wishes?

  • Wine Sampling – thanks to the generosity of Casa Rondeña Winery, guests can sample award winning New Mexico wines
  • Hor d’oeuvres- guests can enjoy delicious heavy hor’doeuvres
  • Program- Enjoy our entertaining program emceed by Jackie, Tony, & Ryan from 100.3 the Peak.
  • Silent Auction - A world-class silent auction for your browsing and bidding all night long!
  • Mystery Wine Pull- there are over 200 bottles of various wines wrapped in disguise ranging in values from $25-$300
  • Live Auction –This is a chance to fulfill your wish with exclusive and custom packages.
  • Paddle Raise- donate during our Fund-A-Wish to help make more life-changing wishes come true.

What time does the event end?

Our program typically ends around 10:00pm. From there guests can enjoy coffee, desserts, while checking out for the evening.

What is the impact of Wine & Wishes?

Wine & Wishes is our signature fundraising event for Make-A-Wish New Mexico. This event helped us grant over 28 life-changing wishes last year by raising critically needed funds.

If you are interested in becoming an event sponsor or donating an item for the auction activities, please contact thays@newmexico.wish.org