Taste of the South Side (TOSS)

The Des Moines East and South Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual Taste of the South Side on May 17th, 2017 at Jasper Winery. There will be a VIP Red Carpet Experience from 4-5pm for $50 and open to the public from 5-7pm for $20. This event captures samples of food and drink from members to promote their business all while guests enjoy live music and auction items. The Volunteer of the Year is also awarded to capture the community spirit.

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A special thank you to our event sponsors:




And check out our great vendors who will be there!



Sponsorships Available:

Premier Sponsor: $2,000 (1)

*10 VIP tickets, logo on all marketing material, pop-up banner, table tents with logo on all tables (provided by sponsor), 2-5 minutes speaking time at event

Ticket Sponsor: $2,000 (1)

*10 VIP tickets, advertisement on back of all tickets (required to enter event), pop-up banner, logo on flyers

Coin Sponsor: $1,000 (1)

*8 VIP tickets, logo on all coins distributed to guests to judge the vendor of the year, pop-up banner, logo on flyers

Entertainment Sponsor: $1,000 (unlimited)

*8 VIP tickets, pop-up banner by entertainment, logo on flyers

Beverage Sponsor: $1,000 (unlimited)

*8 VIP tickets, pop-up banner by bar, logo on flyers

Ice Sculpture Sponsor: $750 (unlimited)

*6 VIP tickets, logo on ice sculpture with chamber logo, logo on flyers

Barrel Room Sponsor: $500 (SOLD)

*4 VIP tickets, small table set up with marketing materials inside the barrel room during the event, logo on flyers

Supporting Sponsor: $250 (unlimited)

*2 VIP tickets, logo on flyers