2023 Champagne & Oysters

5th Annual RIVERSPORT Champagne & Oysters Fundraiser

In Support of the Oklahoma City National High Performance Center Athletes

The annual Champagne & Oysters fundraiser is a popular event for our rowing community members as well as friends and colleagues throughout the city. This is its fifth edition. In 2022, more than 120 people attended, with hope to having over 140 attendees this year, as word continues to spread that the oysters are delicious, and the casino tables are exciting!

The evenings auction includes unique items in addition to the usual auction fare:

LIVE AUCTION

3-night stay in Normandy, France

A trip to Normandy, France! 3-night stay for 2 on the beach, including wine and cheese tasting at a local winery and a personal tour of Omaha Beach. You will also walk away from Champagne & Oysters with two bottles of French wine. This trip has been donated by 2020 Olympian Privel Hinkati. 

Arpents du Soleil Winery. The first vineyard in Normandy, nothing has been left to chance in this unbelievable adventure! The notion of "terroir" is the main theme of the guided tour. Firstly, a presentation of the former quarry introduces the site's geology. Then, at the highest point of the vineyard, soak in the surrounding countryside. A little viticulture. The visit culminates with a wine tasting and cheese pairing session in the reception room with panoramic views of the vineyard.

Omaha Beach Tour. Beginning at the location of "Longues sur Mer battery" located in the area liberated by the British landing, this tour will take you from Longues sur Mer to the infamous Omaha Beach, on to the American cemetery and then to Pointe du Hoc. The detailed story of what was the most deadly part of the liberation of Europe will be described to you in this historical tour, which will be supplemented with maps and pictures of the area.

Opening bid: $400

CASINO NIGHT  +  Silent Auction

Sparkling Wine Tastings provided by Southern Glazer's

Oysters provided by Hama Hama in Washington State

Chocolates provided by Woody Candy 

 Beer provided by Stonecloud Brewing 

Hot and cold hors d'oeuvres served as well