Sponsors

Barrel Sponsor

Liquor Lovers - Ankeny

A family-owned small business, Liquor Lovers take pride in their extensive selection of high-quality spirits, beer, and wine. Explore their diverse range of Bourbon, Whiskey, Vodka, and more—featuring some of the best single barrel picks.  For more details visit: liquorloversia.com

VIP Sponsor

Templeton Distillery 

Crafting whiskey that respects the past, yet is inspired by the future. All here in Templeton, Iowa.

For more details visit: templetondistillery.com

Speakeasy Sponsor

Cedar Ridge Distillery

From our American Single Malt to our Iowa Bourbon, each bottle of Cedar Ridge whiskey offers the best of authentic Iowa craftsmanship. For more details visit: cedarridgedistillery.com

Silver Sponsor

Eventfully Yours

Eventfully Yours is an award winning wedding & event planning company based in Des Moines, IA & Atlanta, GA. Known for their linens and elaborate ceiling drapery EY can transforms any space into another dimension.  For more details visit: eyeventfullyyours.com

Iheart Media Sponsor

KXNO- Iheart Media 

iHeartMedia, America’s leading audio media company and the Official Radio Sponsor of the 2026 Des Moines Whiskey Festival, will bring unmatched reach, energy, and amplification to this year’s celebration of whiskey, culture, and community. Through on-air promotions, talent integration, digital streaming, social engagement, and strategic audience targeting, iHeartMedia will help elevate the festival’s visibility across Iowa and beyond—driving awareness, ticket sales, sponsor engagement, and consumer excitement. Adding to the excitement, KXNO Sports Radio will celebrate its 25th anniversary in 2026, bringing a legacy Iowa audience and hometown energy to the partnership as part of this milestone year. As a powerhouse in radio, podcasting, and digital audio, iHeartMedia’s partnership adds a dynamic promotional engine to the festival, ensuring the 2026 Des Moines Whiskey Festival is heard, talked about, and experienced on a bigger stage than ever before.

Silver Sponsor

Trane Manufacturing Company

Trane is a manufacturer of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems, along with building management systems and controls. The company is a subsidiary of Trane Technologies, a company focused on manufacturing HVAC and refrigeration systems. For more details visit: Trane.com

Games & Patio Sponsor

Iron Side Axe Club

Ironside is synonymous with professional axe throwing throughout the community and within WATL (World Axe Throwing League) itself. From the casual player to those competing in the Ironside Open, Ironside has a lane for everyone. For more details visit: ironsideaxeclub.com

VIP Food Demo Sponsor

Des Moines Beaverdale Fareway Meat Market

HOST WITH DES MOINES' BEST BBQ!
The Des Moines Beaverdale Fareway Meat Market is ready to serve mouth-watering barbecue at your next event! Fill out the form on the link below to request more information or give us a call at (515) 381-6867 to place your order. To access the form visit: Fareway.com

Whiskey Wednesday Media Sponsor 

Whiskey Wednesday TV Partner

We Are Iowa’s Iowa Live and beloved television personality Lou Sipolt, Official TV Media Sponsor of Whiskey Wednesdays for the 2026 Des Moines Whiskey Festival, will bring hometown storytelling, community connection, and on-screen excitement to this signature festival series. Through featured segments on Iowa Live, live television appearances, audience engagement, and strategic broadcast promotion, Lou Sipolt and the We Are Iowa team will help shine a spotlight on Whiskey Wednesdays—creating buzz, showcasing distillers, sponsors, and festival experiences, and connecting with viewers across Central Iowa. With Lou’s trusted personality and Iowa Live’s strong community reach, this partnership adds a powerful television platform to elevate awareness and anticipation for the 2026 Des Moines Whiskey Festival in a fun, authentic, and highly visible way