this weekend at your wineries…7/30-8/1
We are almost at the middle of summer vacation and if you haven’t already been to your favorite local wineries or participated in some of the fun events they have been offering… what are you waiting for?? Here is a glimpse of what’s happening this weekend.
2009 CT Wine Festival
Hopkins Vineyard at 2009 CT Wine Festival
2009 CT Wine Festival
Friday, July 30th
Farmer’s Market at Jones Winery from 3:30 to 5:30pm! The weekly farmer’s markets are designed to not just feed the public, but to help educate them as well. Allyson Angelini, the Jones Family Farms Market Manager said; “We are very excited! We hope families will stop by the farm to learn about the diversity of agricultural products we produce right here in the White Hills of Shelton. It’s really exciting that our neighborhood of farms can offer such a variety of goods! We hope it will be a great way for families to start the weekend!” This week’s theme is PASTA!! The perfect start of a winery weekend.
Also at the Jones Winery this weekend is their Blueberry Blues Wine Down from 6 to 7:30pm. Join them for a relaxing evening of local wine, educational discussion and seasonal food samples. Sample a selection of four Jones wines alongside tastings of local foods and cheeses as you listen to their winemaker, chef, or farmers talk about the farm. Click here for more information.
Dan Stevens performs at the unWINEd Concert Series at Priam Vineyards. 6 to 8:30pm; Tickets $12 per adult, children under 12 free with parent.
Chamard Vineyards is serving it up fresh + local this Friday and Saturday from 5 to 9pm. Tickets are $10 per person.
Saturday, July 31st
CT Wine Festival!!! See all your favorite CT wineries in one place! 12 to 7pm on Saturday at the Goshen Fairgrounds. Click here for directions. Ticket cost at the gate is $25 daily for general admission, $10 daily for designated drivers and those under 21. A two-day ticket is available for $40. Tickets may be purchased in advance at a discounted daily rate of $20 from participating wineries until July 30th. Tickets will be available for sale at participating wineries on festival days at the regular price of $25 each. A list of participating wineries may be found at www.ctwine.com.
Admission includes a commemorative festival wine glass and tote bag, specialty food samples, entertainment and the opportunity to purchase bottles/cases of wine, food and artisan crafts. Entertainment acts include the Jerrod Cattey Quartet, Vince Thompson Band, Shawn Taylor Duo, Alberto Del Rio and more. Don’t forget to bring your ID!!
Also on Saturday, join Chamard Vineyards for their singer songwriter series. Shawn Taylor will be performing at the vineyard from 6 to 9pm. Visit their website for more information.
Sunday, August 1st
The fun at the CT Wine Festival Continues!!! Two day passes are available for $40. Festival will run from 12 to 6 on Sunday. See above for more information.
