The 16th annual WineFest is a benefit for the March of Dimes featuring a sampling of more than 200 varieties of wines, along with a selection of hors-d’oeuvres from Kansas City‘s finest restaurants, a “Connoisseur Table,” special activities and live music. Winefest takes place poolside at The Fairmont Kansas City at the Plaza, Thursday, September  2nd from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.  Ticket price is $35 in advance and $45 at the door.  This event is educational in nature and promotes wine only in the context of moderate consumption, particularly in combination with and as an enhancement to food.

As your enjoying delicious wine and food poolside, you’ll definitely want to take part in the silent auction.  Kansas City’s top restaurants providing delicious samplings include: Café Sebastienne, ReVerse, Rudy’s, Café Trocadero and more.  To make your reservation, please call the March of Dimes office at 816.561.0175. 

The March of Dimes is a national voluntary health agency whose mission is to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects and infant mortality. Founded in 1938, the March of Dimes funds programs of research, community services, education, and advocacy to save babies and in 2003 launched a five-year campaign to address the increasing rate of premature birth. For more information, visit the March of Dimes Web site at www.marchofdimes.com or its Spanish Web site at www.nacersano.org.