Gateway Market is celebrating the opening of its new location at 520 Market St., West Des Moines (in the Village of Ponderosa) with events August 1-3. Special events will be featured simultaneously at both the west and downtown location (2002 Woodland Avenue, Des Moines).

Here’s the lineup of events:

Friday, August 1:
9 a.m. Breaking of a six-foot South Union baguette. Guests will receive complimentary baguette samples served with Gateway Market jellies & spreads.
5 p.m. – 8 p.m. Both locations will celebrate the opening with a special Happy Hour featuring free appetizers, live music, $2 bottles of microbrews and $2 glasses of wine.

Saturday, August 2:
11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Complimentary cupcakes.
2 p.m. A free 30 minute Wine 101 class
2:30 p.m. – 5 p.m. Complimentary tasting in the wine department.
3 p.m. Cheese 101 class in the café.
4 p.m. – 9 p.m. The Art-a-holics Art Showing will feature local art in the café at the Village of Ponderosa store.

Sunday, August 2:
Sunday begins with $2 mimosas in the café at both locations.
11 a.m. – 1 p.m.: Complimentary Picket Fence Creamery Ice Cream served in the café and samples and kids events will continue throughout the day.

Company : Gateway West

Website: http://gatewaymarket.com/

Email: feedback@gatewaymarket.com

Event Address: 2002 Woodland Avenue

City, State, Zip: Des Moines, IA 50312

Telephone Number: 515.243.1754