Sponsors & Partners

Since 1984, Cafe Latte has been serving up the freshest baked goods & modern comfort food in a cafeteria setting against the lively backdrop of Grand Avenue in St. Paul.  Their menu is prepared simply with the best ingredients available.  While many know them for their award winning desserts, customers love them for their signature lattes featuring Morningstar Coffee, ever-changing selection of soups & salads, customizable sandwiches, spread sampler and their made-to-order pizzas. Cafe Latte is a leader in sustainable dining, composting their food & paper waste along with recycling everything they can.

Hendrick’s Gin is infused with the curious, yet marvelous, essences of rose and cucumber, delectably supported by no less than 11 botanicals from the four corners of the world. Created by marrying distillates from two types of stills – a traditional copper pot still and a rarer Carter-Head style still – the combined spirits create a singularly smooth gin that has both an intriguing depth of flavor and a delicate floral aroma. Hand-crafted on the Southwest coast of Scotland in the decidedly un-ginnish town of Girvan, tiny batches of only 500 lovely litres are produced at a time, which gives the Master Distiller, Ms Lesley Gracie, greater control of her careful artistry.  

Founded in 2017, Superior Molecular is a leader in the hemp-derived cannabis industry. Specializing in contract manufacturing and innovative ingredient development, their cannabinoid products are used by some of the largest beverage makers in Minnesota, including Bent Paddle and Modist. Superior Molecular has differentiated itself as a pioneer in this space by harmonizing advanced cannabis extraction methods with truly novel food science and chemistry. Superior Molecular is a trusted partner offering premium, safe, and transparent ingredients, aiming to help a previously untapped market thrive. Their state-of-the-art facility in the heart of Minnesota is capable of meeting the skyrocketing demand for cannabinoid extracts efficiently without sacrificing quality. With a combined 25 years of experience in food, liquor, chemistry, beverage manufacturing, and plant biology, their friendly and knowledgeable team’s 360-degree understanding of the nuanced cannabis space truly sets them apart.

Don Julio uses only the highest-caliber, fully matured and ripened blue agave, hand-selected from the rich, clay soils of the Los Altos region to create their tequila. Their team of distillers oversees the entire handcrafting process to create a consistent and distinctive taste. In 1942, founder Don Julio González chose quality over quantity, painstakingly planting each agave further apart to allow proper room to grow and fully mature before harvesting.

Lake County has deep roots in viticulture and wine making. The first vineyards were planted in the 1870’s, and internationally recognized wines were being produced by 1900. Like many regions, Prohibition stopped wine production in this agriculturally oriented county until the 1960’s. Many of the area’s growers are generational farmers whose families grew crops such as pears and walnuts before planting vineyards. Today, Lake County has over 8,400 acres producing fruit for wine. Lake County is gaining increasing notoriety for the quality of their fruit and friendly prices. The Lake County Winery Association promotes the Lake County wine region as a producer of premium, high-elevation wines and a relaxing travel destination.

The WVWA is a nonprofit industry association dedicated to achieving recognition for Oregon’s acclaimed Willamette Valley as a premium Pinot noir-producing region. The WVWA has more than 230 members representing wineries, tasting rooms and vineyards throughout the Willamette Valley. The organization also hosts Willamette: The Pinot Noir Auction, Oregon Pinot Camp, Pinot in the City, May in Wine Country, The Giving Season and the Cellar Season.

White Claw® Hard Seltzer is the nation’s leading hard seltzer known for its pure, crisp refreshment. Crafted using a proprietary BrewPure® process, White Claw® is gluten free with 100 calories and 5% alcohol, per 12 fl oz., available in a variety of fruit flavors. In 2021, White Claw® contributed over $2 billion to the hard seltzer category, which was more than the next two largest seltzer brands combined. White Claw® is now available in 11 international markets and has a category leading position across the board.