Fall Wine Fest Fundraiser-Briefly Explained

If politics prove to be too much, or you just want to sashay with some Chardonay, then you should come to Watkinsville Sunday.
 
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Date: Thu, 23 Oct 2008 20:52:57 +0000

 

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9th Annual Fall Wine Fest Fundraiser

October 26th, 3-6 pm

Ashford Manor

#5 Harden Hill

Watkinsville GA 30677

 

 

The 9th Annual Fall Wine Fest features wines from Vintners both locally and from around the state. Catered gourmet food from regional restaurants brings a taste of Georgia to the days events. A Silent Auction of local artists work will be ongoing throughout the afternoon. This year's Fall Wine Fest promises to be the best ever. Short Road Home and the Athens A-Train Band will provide musical entertainment for the day. Gosford Wine will be doing pairing demonstrations and the Rolling Pin will be hosting Dalla Bono, a renowned local Tenor who just happens to be a great chef! 

With over 25 restaurants, 8 wineries & package stores participating this year, we've got a great line up. This year will also be different we will be sampling locally made beer. So come on out and bring your friends and family to Ashford Manor for one of the most enjoyable afternoons all year long!

This years participants include:

Wineries, Brewery & Retailers

Chateau Elan Winery & Resort

Five Points Bottle Shop  

Gosford Wine

Habersham Winery

Persimmon Creek Vineyards

Shiraz

Terrapin Beer

Tiger Mountain Vineyards       

 

Restaurants

Angelo's

Barberitos

Basil Press

Big City Bread

Buffalo's Cafe

Carino's Italian Grill

Casa Mia

Depalmas

Earth Fare 

Harry Bissett's New Orleans Cafe & Oyster Bar

Jittery Joe's

La Dolce Vita

Last Resort Grill

Lumpkin Café

Maison Bleu

Mama's Boy

Mirko Pasta

Perk Avenue Café & Coffee House

Plates

Speakeasy

Sweet Retreat

Tastefully Simple

The Daily Neighborhood Deli

The National

Trax

Trumps

Waterman Spring Water

 

Demonstrations by:

Gosford Wine

Rolling Pin

 

 

 

Silent Auction Donations are still needed for Wine Fest.

 

The Location for the Fall Wine Fest is the gardens of Ashford Manor. Probably one of the best-kept secrets in Georgia, the five-acre estate looks out over Watkinsville's venerable Main Street. The historic 1893 Victorian Manor House has been in the family for over 100 years. It's secluded gardens surrounded by magnolias, red buds and pines create the perfect atmosphere for the day's festivities. Visit their website for more information, www.ambedandbreakfast.com

 

 

All proceeds benefit Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation (OCAF). Tickets are $30.00 in advance & $35.00 at the door. Space is limited, so please purchase your tickets by Friday, October 24th to ensure your space.

For further information call OCAF @ 706-769-4565. All tickets purchased online will be "will-call" at the gate under the name used to purchase tickets.

 

  OCAF Members now receive a reduced admission of $20!

Limit 2 tickets per single membership or 4 tickets per family membership. OCAF members must purchase tickets through the OCAF office.

 

If you'd like to help us by selling these tickets at your place of work, you will receive a free ticket ($35.00 value) for every 8 tickets that you sell. Bundles of 8 can be sold for $200, that's only $25 per ticket.

  

Silent Auction Donations are still needed for Wine Fest.

 

Wine Fest is a fundraiser for the Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation

Sponsored by Ashford Manor

 

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