6th Annual Poverty Bay Wine Festival
Dates, Times, and Location
March 5: A Night in the Vineyard Gala!
The opening event for the Poverty Bay Wine Festival is the hottest ticket in town! Features 20 Northwest wineries, Anthony's Homeport hors d'oeuvres and desserts, and fabulous entertainment. Black tie (optional). Valet parking included.
Tickets: $75 in advance; $85 at the door. Must be 21 to enter.
Hours: 7:30 PM - Closing
March 6 and 7: 6th Annual Poverty Bay Wine Festival
The Des Moines Rotary Club is proud to present the 6th Annual Poverty Bay Wine Festival, located once again in the historic and grand Landmark Event Center. Enjoy live jazz and great food in this beautiful setting while tasting wines from 25 Northwest wineries. All proceeds from this event fund the charitable projects and activities of the Des Moines Rotary Club. Tickets $20 in advance; $25 at the door.
Hours:
Saturday, March 6: 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Sunday March 7: 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
All events at Landmark Event Center (Map), 23660 Marine View Drive South in Des Moines.
Tickets for all events can be purchased online, or at CorkyCellars (206) 824-9462, Des Moines Drug, and through Rotary Club of Des Moines. All proceeds go to the service projects of the Rotary Club of Des Moines.
Festival Sponsors
Event Partners
Major Sponsors
Steve Morris, Artist
Community Sponsors
Judson Park
Corky Cellars
Kimberley's Exquisite Jewelry
Des Moines Florist
AA Party Rentals
Print Place
Highline Community College Foundation
Snure Law Firm
Edward Jones - Doug Meyers
Dr. Marvin Osterhout, D.D.S
Rotary Supporters
Dr. Doug Peyton - Des Moines Orthodontics
The Michael J. Allan Co.
Des Moines Drug
Bonnie Verhunce - Vitality Chiropractic
Participating Wineries and Food Vendors
Featured Northwest Wineries:
Canyon's Edge, Chandler Reach, Covington Cellars, Coyote Canyon Winery, E.B. Foote, Eaton Hill, Erin Glenn, Fall Line, Five Star, Fort Walla Walla, Kestral, Knipprath, Masset Winery, Otis Kenyon, Page Cellars, Pondera, Sleeping Dog, Sodo Vino, Stina's Cellar, Two Vintners, Vashon Winery, Vin du Lac, Waving Tree, Willis Hall, Windy Point
Featured Northwest Restaurants and Gourmet Foods:
Salty's at Redondo, Anthony's HomePort, Charleys on Central Avenue, Cafe Pacific Catering, Forte Chocolates, Kauzlarich Smoked Products, Panera Bread, Poverty Bay Coffee, and Water-To-Go, and Fred Meyer.
Featured Entertainers
Benefitting Projects and Organizations
The Poverty Bay Wine Festival has raised over $150,000 in its 5 year history; with all proceeds going to a wide variety of charitable projects, organizations, and causes. Thanks to this important fund raising event, the Des Moines Rotary Club has been proud to support the following:
Educational Projects ($117,500):
Dollars for Scholars (High School Scholarships)
Highline Community College Scholarships
Dictionaries By The Dozens: A dictionary for every 3rd Grade Student in Des Moines public schools
Washington Business Week Student Scholarships
Mt. Rainier High School new Athletic Track projects
Highline School District Fund for Excellence
Des Moines Parks and Recreation Youth Scholarships
Pacific Middle School After School Program
Pacific Middle School Essay Contest
"The Day My Parents Became Cool" Film Project
Mini-Grants to local schools
Community Projects ($35,000):
King County Sexual Assault Unity
Des Moines Bike Helmet Program
Des Moines Food Bank
Rotary First Harvest
Local house painting and yard care service projects
Fireworks Over Des Moines-A Rotary Project
Des Moines Field House Playground Project
Local Water Quality Improvement projects
Christmas Outreach Program
Christmas Cruise for terminally ill children and families
International Projects ($16,000):
Peru Sewing Machine Project
Peru Rural Library Project
South Africa Literacy Project
Yhang Zoo (China) Sister City Project
Pakistan Schools Project
Rotary International Projects
Thank you for supporting the Poverty Bay Wine Festival and helping the Des Moines Rotary Club make a difference for so many people in so many places!
