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I had a truly wonderful time at both events in downtown Watkinsville this weekend.  The fall festival and the wine fest are two separate events, at two neighboring locations, and I doubt I was the only one to try to do both these weekend at Rocket Field and Ashford Manor. The highlights of the fall festival were very  many and too numerous to mention, but here I go: 1. finally meeting Officer Berisko of the Oconee County Animal Shelter, 2. seeing Amanda Jane and having the lovely cheesecake cupcakes of her new business partner Bonnie at Little Cuckoo Chocolate booth, 3. having a crepe or two from Saphir and Kate at Holy Crepe, 4. meeting the husband and dad of my favorite Oconee County Animal Adoption people (thanks for Katrina), 5. finally meeting the wife of my favorite Oconee Enterprise journalist, 6. talking to random people I sat with including a very nice redhead who was attending with her parents and seemed to actually like Democratic people and wine, ...

From: Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation info@ocaf.com Subject: OCAF's Fall Wine Fest Tickets Now on Sale! Date: September 24, 2014 at 11:41:55 AM EDT Reply-To: info@ocaf.com T I C K E T S  N O W  O N  S A L E! Guests attending this year's Fall Wine Fest will be treated to a tasting of wine from eight regional wineries and bottle shops, beer from local breweries and gourmet food from thirty-two restaurants. Attendees may participate in silent auction bidding for items ranging from baskets full of the finest wines to original artwork and vacation/travel experiences. In addition, we will feature demonstrations by visual and performing artists, all in the magnificent setting of Ashford Manor in Watkinsville. This is truly a not-to-be-missed event!   Sunday, Oct. 19, 3-6 PM $40 per person in advance $45 day of the event    For more ...

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From: Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation info@ocaf.com Sent: Tuesday, October 11, 2011 10:05 AM Subject: Fall Wine Fest 2011 Tickets On Sale Now!   12th Annual Fall Wine Fest 2     0     1     1 Tickets Are On Sale Now!   Sunday Oct. 23, 3-6 PM Ashford Manor #5 Harden Hill Watkinsville GA 30677  An afternoon not to be missed with 30 restaurants and 9 beverage suppliers from  wineries to package stores and local brewery. A silent auction & raffle will be held during the event which will include original artwork, pottery, vacation properties and airline tickets all in the lush Ashford Manor gardens in Watkinsville. Last year's event was one of the best yet! To see a video about the Fall Wine Fest, click here     2011 Wine Fest Participants Beverages Chateau Elan Winery & Resort Five Points Bottle Shop Habersham Winery Jittery Joe's Coffee Shiraz Fine Wine...

  2     0     1     0 Tickets Are Now On Sale Sunday, October 24, 3 - 6 PM An afternoon not to be missed with 34 restaurants & beverage suppliers, 7 wineries, package stores and a local brewery. A silent auction and raffle with original artwork, pottery, vacation properties and airline tickets. Live music with Jeff Soileau and Marty Winkler, all in the lush Ashford Manor gardens in Watkinsville. Last year's event was one of the best yet. To see a video of Wine Fest 2009, click here   Restaurants 1.     A Talova! 2.     Barberito's Southwestern Grille and Cantina 3.     Big City Bread Café 4.     Buffalo's Southwest Café 5.     Chops 'n Hops 6.     Casa Mia 7.     Café Marigold 8.     DePalma's Italian Cafe 9. ...