The American Institute of Wine and Food Wichita Chapter is celebrating its 30th anniversary with an extraordinary event — Decant ICT — from 2-5 p.m., Sunday, June 5 at Prairie Hill Vineyard, 3660 North 215th St. West, Colwich.

Tickets, on sale May 5, are $45 for current AIWF members and past board members and $50 for non-members.. Decant ICT is a one day event featuring live music, entertainment, light food, vendors, and a Chairman’s “Reserve” Room — with a special additional entrance fee of $25 —staffed by past chairmen. To purchase tickets visit www.aiwfwichita.org under EVENTS. Limited seating. Must be 21 to attend.

Cutoff to register is Noon on Friday, June 3,  No tickets will be available the day of the event.  Credit Card purchases only.

NO CANCELLATIONS OR REFUNDS

Each participant will receive a Riedel Signature Glass provided by Baxter & Associates

“Decant ICT will feature top shelf wines, spirits and beer from our distributor partners who helped make AIWF the success that continues today,” said Guy Bower, chapter founder. “There will be lots of tasty bites, non-alcoholic beverages, a suggested donation raffle for Beauties and Beasts — a local charity — and live music from Jazz guitarist Denny Jiosa and friends.”

“This stellar event,” said Beth Bower, current chapter chair, “will showcase premium wines from around the world in a way that brings AIWF Wichita to life — understanding and appreciating wine and food through education and fun!”

The event takes place against an amazing backdrop of the 20-acre Prairie Hill Vineyard property eight miles west of Wichita. It serves as not only a unique wedding venue but the perfect place for any party, large or small. It has two ponds with water features, a fountain and a vineyard which is perfect showcase for the wines being served. Decant ICT will be held in the new 500-person event center.

“Prairie Hill Vineyard appreciates the many years of selfless efforts made to promote the art of fine food and wine that has been given by AIWF’s founder, Guy Bower and his wife, Beth, on their effort to make Wichita a little more beautiful,” said Dan Stockemer, Prairie Hill Vineyard and Stockemer Farms owner. “We enjoy and celebrate with (AIWF’s) 30 years of fine food and wine.”

While savoring and sipping, Beth Bower said, monies raised will continue to sponsor Wichita’s food and beverage students and professionals with scholarships as they raise the bar on their own knowledge and talents.

All proceeds from the raffle will go to support Beauties and Beasts.  A state-licensed 501(c)3 animal rescue group located in Wichita, Kansas.  Their purpose is to rescue Death Row animals from the shelter and place them in foster homes that will provide them the love and care they need to become happy, healthy, adoptable animals.  They do not discriminate against any breed, age, medical or behavior.  "WE LOVE THEM ALL THE SAME".

Bower, who started AIWF Wichita despite skepticism from the National organization who said they held doubts about Wichita becoming a chapter, has chaired the group a number of terms over the years along with teaching wine appreciation classes at Wichita State University and educating members and non-members about “what we eat and drink” and having fun as well.

“We were the fastest ratified chapter in the history of the organization,” Bower said. “And we are still a viable organization while others have faltered. Who’s laughing now?”

Along with others in the food and beverage industry, Bower started the Midwest Winefest and the Midwest Beerfest. AIWF is not a part of either now but hopes to continue this new event in the future.

“We could not do this without the help and support of our beverage and restaurant partners and AIWF wine enthusiasts,” Bower said. “It’s all about shared enjoyment of food and wine.”

Sponsors include: AIWF Wichita Chapter, Inc., Baxter & Associates, Denny Jiosa and Friends, Douglass Investment Group, Eileen Kludt, Genesis of Wichita, Harrison Schenk & Sierra Scott, Hilton Garden Inn Downtown Wichita, Larkspur Bistro & Bar, Larry Walker, Prairie Hill Vineyard @ Stockemer Farm, The Good Life Radio Show, and Wichita Marriott

Alcohol sponsors include: Auburn Spirits, BJS Beverage Distribution, Goldschmidt Vineyards & Castoro Cellars (Legacy Beverage Partners), Grace Hill Winery, Groves Retai Liquor, Horse Soldier Bourbon, House of Schwan, Jacob Liquor Exchange, LDF Companies, O’Neill Wine Co., Pepsico Beverages North America, Smoky Valley Distillery, Standard Beverage Corporation, The Boissett Collection (The Beverage Spectrum, Inc.), Vintegrity and Una Vida Tequila (One Life Spirits).

          DENNY JIOSA AND FRIENDS                                       EILEEN KLUDT              LILY ASHCOM              HARRISON SCHENK & SIERRA SCOTT

                   LARRY WALKER                       

ALCOHOL SPONSORS:

RAFFLE PROCCEDS TO BENEFIT

Tickets

$45.00 Member & Board Member (Past & Present) Price

$50.00 Non-Member Price

$25.00 Additional Chairman's VIP Room (much be purchase in addition to entry ticket)