Wine, Food & Beer Showcase
Friday, March 7 | 6–9PM
Presenting Sponsor
Date/Time
Friday, March 7, 2025
6:00–9:00pm
Location
Des Moines Marriott Downtown
700 Grand Ave, Des Moines
Tickets
Grand Showcase: $55/advance; $65/at the door
Reserve Experience: $150
The Grand Showcase | 6:00-9:00pm
Sample the night away! Started in 1985, the Wine, Food & Beer Showcase is one of the oldest food and beverage events in the area and has become a yearly favorite for foodies, wine lovers and beer enthusiasts alike! Featuring 30-40 of the finest restaurants, caterers, wineries, breweries and distilleries in the area, the Wine, Food & Beer Showcase has become the premier event of its kind in Des Moines and has become Des Moines Metro Opera’s signature fundraiser. All proceeds raised throughout the evening support Des Moines Metro Opera’s award-winning education and community engagement programs.
The Reserve Experience | 6:00-9:00pm
Gain access to exclusive rare and fine wines (90 point and above) from the private collections of members of The Wine Group, paired with high-end culinary creations from exclusive Des Moines establishments.
The Silent Auction | 6:00-8:30pm
Guests may place bids on high-end silent auction packages featuring unique experiences you can only find at the Wine, Food & Beer Showcase! Previous packages included 3-day passes to the sold-out Hinterland music festival, a stay at a private villa for up to 16 at Reunion Resort in Orlando, tickets to Barry Manilow, Moulin Rouge!, the Minnesota Twins, Funny Girl, the Lyric Opera of Kansas City and more, as well as culinary classes, wine tastings, luxury portrait experiences, sports packages, and much more!
The 2025 Showcase Vendors
Stay tuned as the list of vendors continues to grow over the coming months!
