Village West WineFest - Kansas City's Premier Wine Event.

Can't make the event, but would still like to make a donation to the Red Cross?

Schedule of Events

4:00pm - Gates open

4:15pm - Keynote Speaker

4:45pm - Keynote Speaker

5:15pm - Keynote Speaker

5:30pm - Keynote Speaker

6:00pm - Live Auction and Raffle

8:00pm - Gates Close

VIP Pavilion will be open from 4:00pm – 6:00pm

Around the World Art Fair and Silent Auction 4:00pm to 6:00pm

Matchette Liquor Wine Challenge 4:00pm to 5:00pm

Village West WineFest 2008

Date: Saturday, October 4, 2008
Time: 4pm - 8pm
Location: Chateau Avalon
Admission: $50 per person. Purchase tickets.
VIP Pavilion: $100 per person. (includes admission, limited to 100 tickets)
Requirements: 21 years old with valid photo id. Business casual dress.
Sample 200 wines and over 50 different beers. The VIP Pavilion will serve high end wine and food. An art auction will be held with the proceeds benefiting The American Red Cross of Wyandotte County.

The Village West Winefest is a community event designed to promote the wine industry and raise money for local charities. This year’s beneficiary is the American Red Cross of Wyandotte County.

Held on the grounds of Chateau Avalon, this year’s festival will showcase over 200 wines and 50 beers from around the world. Attendees will also enjoy wine seminars presented by local wine experts, An Art Show and Auction featuring local artists, gourmet food from some of Kansas City’s best restaurants, and many other activities scheduled throughout the day.

Do you think you know wine?

Test your wine tasting skills at the Matchette Liquor Wine Challenge. Justin and his staff will guide you through a tasting 12 of the world’s most popular grape varietals. Did we mention that this tasting is blind. You’ll get the opportunity to identify each wine, if you get them all right you will receive an honorary wine expert award and be registered to win fabulous prizes.

Rogers Liquor Beer Garden

Sit back, relax, and enjoy sampling some of the world’s best beers in the Rogers Liquor Beer Garden. Lance, Jennifer, and Jason will showcase over 50 beers.

VIP Pavilion

For those with a taste for the finer things in life, this year’s festival includes a VIP Pavilion. This exclusive venue is located on the Chateau’s North patio and features wines whose price tag and small distribution don’t lend themselves to our general tasting. The VIP Pavilion is an intimate gathering place that includes special food offerings and entertainment. Admittance to the pavilion is limited so reserve your spot today.

Art Auction

Kansas City is well known for its flourishing art scene. Explore the many distinctive themed rooms of the Chateau Avalon while perusing the Art Show and Auction. In addition to our 4 featured artists you will have the opportunity to purchase works from dozens of local artists.

If you are an artist and would like to participate in this event click on Submit Your Artwork to learn how.

Submit your artwork

The Village West WineFest Art Auction is a great venue for local artists to gain exposure while earning real dollars for their involvement. All items will be sold in a silent auction where 50% of the winning bid will go to the artist and 50% goes to charity. In addition each artist will receive a complimentary ticket to the event. Please fill out the following form to submit your work. Upon approval from our fine art committee you will receive an information packet explaining the rules and procedures for this event. Thank you for your support.

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