WineFest No. 15 artwork, Legacy, by Diane Hoffmann.
Don’t miss Minnesota’s premier wine charity event of the year!
WineFest No. 15—A Toast to Children’s Health
An event to benefit the University of Minnesota Amplatz Children’s Hospital, where physician-researchers develop and deliver innovative treatments and cures for childhood diseases.
May 7–8, 2010
The Depot in Minneapolis
Join Honorary Chairs Sid and Joy Kaplan, community leaders, medical professionals, and wine lovers for a dazzling celebration to support children’s health research, education, and care at the internationally renowned University of Minnesota Amplatz Children’s Hospital.
Each year WineFest attracts more than 2,000 food and wine lovers to lend their support the University of Minnesota. The extraordinary two-day event includes gourmet fare and wine tastings, incredible live and silent auctions, and entertainment.
Since 1995, WineFest has raised more than $7.5 million to support the University of Minnesota Department’s of Pediatrics and University of Minnesota Amplatz Children’s Hospital. The popularity of this gala guarantees a sell-out crowd.
WineFest No. 15 will celebrate ‘Women in Wine,’ showcasing legends and leaders in the wine industry, including Karen Culler from Ladera, Margaret Duckhorn from Duckhorn Wine Company, Sara Gott, from Joel Gott Wines, Kate MacMurray from MacMurray Ranch, Allison Steltzner from Steltzner Vineyards, and Sandy Walheim from Francis Ford Coppola Presents.
Friday, May 7, 2010
Wine Symposium, 5:30 to 7 p.m.
Grand Tasting, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Saturday, May 8, 2010
Special Reserve Reception, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Fine Wine Dinner, 6 p.m.
WineFest invitations will be mailed in March. Tickets on sale in January 2010.
