About This Festival

The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts' Annual Bacchanal Wine Gala and Auction features internationally distinguished winemakers and celebrity chefs.Since Bacchanal's inception, the event has raised more than $3 million to help fund PAFA's student scholarships and education programs. Since 1969, Bacchanal has been consistently recognized as a premier wine and auction event in the Philadelphia region and has garnered a national reputation.During Bacchanal, PAFA's prestigious Thomas Jefferson Award is conveyed to honor leading wine producers from around the world. Visit the Bacchanal! Pafa's Wine Gala And Auction Website Be notified of wine, food & drink events online and in your neighborhood.