29th Annual

Educational Taste of Excellence
Saturday, June 20, 2026

Educational Taste of Excellence:
Wine Tasting, Spirits & Jazz

29th Annual Scholarship Fundraiser

The 29th Annual  Educational Taste of Excellence: Wine Tasting, Spirits & Jazz  will be held on Saturday, June 20, 2026 from 6 pm -10 pm at the Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino in a 30,000 sq. ft. ballroom!!!  Put on your evening attire and enjoy fine wines, spirits, and culinary cuisines prepared by some of Las Vegas’ executive chefs.

Tickets are $80.00 in advance and $90.00 at the door.  Tickets will be available December 1, 2025. Call CEF at (702) 646-2615 for more info or email info@cef360.org.

Fundraiser Highlights

Champagne Toast: An Educational “Toast” to Excellence will take place at the beginning of the event.

Wine & Spirits Tasting: Guests will be dressed in understated elegant, evening attire while sampling over 110 domestic and imported wines and spirits.  Sample the culinary cuisine from local restaurants.

Check out our Wine Tasting Presentation

Wine Presentation 2

Wine Tasting Presentation 3

Live and Silent Auction: Guests will have the opportunity to bid on items donated by various hotels & casinos, airlines, restaurants, golf, and more!

Live Jazz: Saxophonist Darren Motamedy http://darrenmotamedy.com/

Scholarship Recipients: Scholarship recipients will be introduced and recognized for their academic achievement.

Wine Tasting Video Highlights

 28th  ETE Commercial

2024 Scholarship Recipients

Past Scholarship Recipients