Ladies and Gentlemen, grab your big hats and bow ties - it’s Winefest 2025!

Dust off your finest derby attire and get ready to sip, savor, and bid in true Kentucky Derby style! Winefest 2025 is off to the races, and this year’s event is sure to be the best in show!  Now in its 12th year, this grand affair is bringing you a winning lineup of more than 70 wines from across the country, top-notch spirits, and craft beers, all paired with a spread of delicious hors d’oeuvres worthy of a winner’s circle celebration.

But hold onto your juleps—there’s more!

This derby-inspired evening features thrilling live and silent auctions, where you can bet on incredible packages (without the risk of losing your hat). Get ready for the excitement of a reverse raffle, sip on custom cocktails from our talented mixologists, watch the race live, and even see live art unfold before your eyes.

Your Winefest experience includes:

- Over 70 exquisite wines from coast to coast
- A selection of fine spirits & craft cocktails
- Domestic and imported beers
- Mouthwatering wine & food pairings throughout the evening
- Live art and meet-and-greets with local artists
- A delectable menu of infused dishes, hors d’oeuvres, fruits, and desserts
- Live & silent auctions and a reverse raffle with amazing prizes
- A complimentary Winefest 2025 glass - your perfect souvenir
- Shuttle service available upon request to and from the event

And the best part? Every dollar raised helps the Boys & Girls Club of Aberdeen Area, supporting over 800 young members as they grow into future champions through programs in leadership, education, the arts and physical fitness.

Get Your Tickets Before They’re Gone!  There will be a prize for the best dressed.  Lets see what you've got!

VIP Tasting (Includes the Grand Tasting!): 4:00 PM – 5:15 PM - $100 each (limited availability!)

Grand Tasting: 5:15 PM – 8:30 PM -  $65 each or 2 for $100 before April 25

How to Purchase: Stop by the liquor department or courtesy counter at Kessler’s, visit the Boys & Girls Club of Aberdeen Area (1121 1st Ave SE) or purchase tickets online.  Tickets can be picked up at the Club or mailed.  Guests must be 21+ to attend.

So polish your pearls, straighten that seersucker and join us for an evening of Derby-style revelry. We’ll see you at the starting gate…cheers to charity!

Date: May 3, 2025

Time: 4:00pm to 8:30pm

Location: Boys and Girls Club of Aberdeen Area, 1121 1st Ave SE, Aberdeen, SD 57401

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