Whales for Wishes 2022

The 2022 Whales for Wishes Bottle Share and Rare Beer Raffle raised just over $42,000 for Make-A-Wish – enough to grant 6 wishes to children with critical illnesses.

The infamous W4W bottle share returns on May 15, 2022!

We're excited to announce that the infamous W4W bottle share will take place on May 15, 2022.

The event will take place at Resident Culture Brewing's South End location in Charlotte, NC.

There are 50 VIP tickets and 250 General Admission tickets available. We sell out every year, so don't wait!

VIP Tickets – $50

VIP tickets will go on sale Thursday, April 21 at 12:00 PM EST, and will be limited to 50 people. They include:


  • Early access to the event from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
  • Access to the special VIP tasting area with special beers
  • Entry to the event from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM
  • Free raffle tickets to use in our in-person rare beer raffles
  • Access to complimentary finger food
  • Free tasting glass

General Admission Tickets – $35

General Admission tickets will go on sale Tuesday, April 26 at 12:00 PM EST, and will be limited to 250 people. They include:

  • Entry to the event from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM
  • Free raffle tickets to use in our in-person rare beer raffles
  • Access to complimentary finger food
  • Free tasting glass


Our rare beer raffle is better than ever.

Just like in the past, we'll raffle off some of the world's rarest and highest rated beer with all proceeds benefitting Make-A-Wish!

This is open to anyone in the world 21 and over. The Online Rare Beer Raffle will kick off at the end of April!

The bottle share will take place at Resident Culture South End.

The 2022 Whales for Wishes bottle share will take place at the new Resident Culture Brewing tap room located in South End Charlotte. If you have questions about the venue, please contact RCBC directly.


Address

232 W Bland St Suite C

Charlotte, NC 28203

SPONSORS 

Our 2022 Sponsors

Resident Culture Brewing

At Resident Culture, we have a genuine appreciation for assertive, hop-forward styles and strive to accentuate the character and quality of our farmers' harvest.

Small Batch Glassware

Small Batch Glassware is a limited edition glassware company for craft beer enthusiasts. We periodically release small batches of specially designed, high quality glassware.

Trackops

Trackops is a web-based case management application that streamlines the process of managing an investigation from start to finish, and they've been loyal W4W supporters for years!

Casting Shadows Photography

Casting Shadows Photography is a product focused studio with over a decade of experience with product, food, and beverage photography. CSP is a go-to name for the beer industry for photography. 

Sublmnl Design

Sublmnl Design is a full-service design studio that works to develop creative solutions that fit your business objectives and differentiate your brand from your competitors.

Betsy Pence Realty

Betsy is a proud Penn State Alumna with a BS in Finance. She's deeply involved with MAW and was the catalyst for W4W in 2015. Call her if you're looking to buy or sell a house!

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Whales for Wishes is an annual bottle share and rare beer raffle that raises money for Make-A-Wish Central and Western NC. All logos, content, and images copyright Whales for Wishes.