Mixing Australian flair, premium wineries and the Seattle heat all in one, locally owned Bonza Bash Productions will be hosting its first annual summer event, Bonza Bash 2009 at Fremont Studios this Saturday, Aug. 22.
A benefit for the Seattle Humane Society, Australian transplants Dave McLauchlan and Brenton Webster started their company six-years ago based on Australia's “Outback Bash,” where people travel from around the world for a non-profit benefit weekend of upscale events constructed in Australia's Outback.
Bonza Bash 2009 will begin at 8 p.m to 10:30 p.m. with hors d’oeuvres and wine tasting from Barrage Cellars, Bookwalter Winery, Darby Winery, DiStefano Winery, Sparkman Cellars and Aussie wines, The Black Chook and Woop Woop.
At 11 p.m. the event will then turn into a festive Bonza Bash where guests can dance the night away to old and new school beats from Djs Kippy, Victor Menegaux, Speedy G.
Guests will enjoy entertainment from massage therapists, cartoonists, face painters and will be able to enter in raffles and bid on silent auctions items, which include restaurant and spa gift certificates, winery packages and tickets to sporting events.
“We are thrilled to expand the Bonza Bash brand with our first summer event, answering the requests for our guests for a premium wine experience combined with our upscale, yet affordable parties,” said Webster in a press release. “And the partnership with The Seattle Humane Society is a perfect fit for us with its deep roots in the community and a cause that will resonate with our guests.”
The “Red, White and Bright” dress code encourages guests to dress in their best, colorful summer cocktail attire (no jeans allowed, collared shirts required.)
All proceeds from ticket sales, raffles, silent auctions and donations will go toward The Seattle Humane Society, a non-profit dedicated to bringing pets and people together through pet adoptions, advocacy and services such as Pet Food Banks.
The event will be held from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. at Fremont Studios, 155 N. 35th St. For more information or to purchase tickets visit www.BonzaBash.com.
