Patrons

Uncork the Possibilities….
 
 
 
 
 
 
The possibilities of becoming a Patron of Winefest…
 
  • Special access to the VIP Lounge at the festival.
  • Meet & greet guest vintners and wine makers from around the world 
     
  • Valet parking to avoid the hassles and crowd 
     
  • Plus, a fabulous ticket package with preferred seating for all events
 
The possibilities of bettering your community…
 
  • Support our mission to create a more vibrant city where people want to live, work and play all while supporting this year’s chosen charity- the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. JDRF is dedicated to funding research into the causes, prevention, treatments and a cure for diabetes. 
 
  • To date, Winefest has given more than $320,000 to local charities and cultural institutions.
 
The possibilities of actually having fun!
 
  • Winefest Des Moines is consistently recognized by the Des Moines Register/Juice as one of the top things to do in Des Moines for the year.
 
  • Come drink wines of the world and eat fabulous food with all your friends and feel good about helping JDRF through your tax-deductible contribution. It’s a fun way to give so come eat, drink… be charitable… and merry!
 

Many thanks to the following 2009 Winefest Des Moines Patrons:

  • Ann & Jim Willer
  • Barb & David Hurd
  • Bruce Gerleman
  • Connie Wimer & Frank Fogerty
  • Ellen & Stephen Gaucher
  • Greg Tucker
  • Jamie Constantine
  • Janice Swanson & Steve Graff
  • Jeff Bartling
  • Karen & Don Young
  • Lana Jones-Gould & Charlie Schafer
  • Linda & Tom Koehn
  • Linda & Chris Nelson
  • Liz Gilman & Tom Smull
  • Loretta & Bob Sieman
  • Loree & David Miles
  • Lyn & Bryan Shiffler
  • Myrna Ver Ploeg
  • Patty & Jim Cownie
  • Pat & Lou Schneider
  • Ron McMillen
  • Cheryl & Roscoe Morton
  • Sharon & Kyle Krause
  • Suzi and Greg Burt
  • Tim McCarthy & Aaron Hamrock
  • Therese & Paul Wielage
  • Vera & Cass Franklin