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 2010 Winefest Des Moines Patrons:

  • Linda & Chris Cook
  • Allison & James Fleming
  • Dr. Cass Franklin
  • Ellen & Stephen Gaucher
  • Liz Gilman
  • Lisa & Mark Graziano
  • Ellen & James Hubbell III
  • Dr. Bruce Hughes
  • Michelle & George Hanna
  • Barbara & David Hurd
  • Sharon & Kyle Krause
  • George LaMarca
  • Tim McCarthy & Aaron Hamrock
  • Pat McFarland & Jim Carney
  • Pat & Dr. Lou Schneider
  • Loretta & Dr. Bob Sieman
  • Janice Swanson & Steve Graff
  • Connie Wimer & Frank Fogarty
  • Karen & Dr. Don Young