Raptor Rendezvous

June 29, 2024 6:00 - 9:00 pm

DuGaren Venues & Vineyards, King Wilkinson Road, Denver, NC, USA

Kick off the summer supporting the Carolina Raptor Center!

Join us at DuGaren Vineyards, a beautiful new event space located on the west side of Lake Norman, for an inspiring evening celebrating raptors on Saturday, June 29 from 6 PM to 9 PM.

  • Cocktails and passed hors d'oeuvres including photo opportunities with 4 or 5 Avian Ambassadors.
  • View and bid on photos from Carolina Raptor Center's 2024 photo contest.
  • A silent auction including mountain getaways, golf outings, sports memorabilia, wine packages, Eagle Rare bourbon, and exclusive Carolina Raptor Center experiences. Previews begin in late May.
  • Seated dinner by Armin's Catering and open bar including Lost Worlds beer.
  • A surprise guest speaker introduced by Erin Katzner, Carolina Raptor Center President & CEO.
  • A live auction will conclude the evening, including one winner releasing an owl by hand on site!


Funds raised at this event will support Carolina Raptor Center's ongoing mission to ignite a passion for raptors and a responsibility for our shared natural world.

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Questions? Contact Matt Lake

DuGaren Vineyards

DuGaren Venues & Vineyards, King Wilkinson Road, Denver, NC, USA

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