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WINE FEST!





FIRST EVER “WINE FEST!” TO BE HELD ON JULY
27,
2013 AT THE MONTEREY COUNTY FAIR &
EVENT CENTER

The Next Generation of
Wine
Festivals is coming to the Monterey County Fair &
Event Center!



Introducing WINE FEST!
– a Wine
Festival and an amazing party for everyone! Don’t miss this new,
fun festival
that celebrates the wine industry in Monterey County and
throughout the globe.  WINE FEST! will be held on Saturday
afternoon,  July 27, 2013 at the
Monterey County Fair & Event Center.


WINE FEST! is an exciting and unique new event
produced by Jeff Moses (founder of the Monterey Beer Festival), in
association
with the Monterey County Fair Heritage Foundation (a 501(c)3
non-profit
organization). It was created for the average wine drinker; those
who like
wine, but aren't experts regarding wine varietals, wine styles and
wine brands.
WINE FEST!  will offer reasonably priced wines
for
tasting in the outdoor main lawn area at the Monterey Fair &
Event Center
and high-end wines in an indoor, 10,000-square foot VIP lounge
building.
Attendees are sure to discover their new favorite wines.


WINE FEST! will feature over 100 great wines,
and more than
10 craft beers including Mimosas and Fresh Fruit Sangria. There
will be live
music and a DJ, as well as six gourmet food trucks. During the
event, six local
artists will paint live graffiti and murals, followed by a
People’s Choice
Graffiti Art & Mural Contest. There will also be a People’s
Choice Contest
for favorite wine labels and favorite red and white wines, with an
award going
to the winning wineries.

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VIP ticket holders will receive special wines, early entry and an
all-day
exclusive lounging area. In addition, V.I.P. goers will be able to
sip orange
& mango mimosas & enjoy wine snacks, beginning at 11:00
AM.



WINE FEST! AT A GLANCE:

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WHEN: Saturday, July 27th = Noon to 5:00 PM (VIP Entry at
11:00 AM)


WHERE: Monterey County Fair & Event Center, 2004
Fairground Road, Monterey.


TICKET INFORMATION:


Tickets are available in the online store at www.WineFestMonterey.com
and include
all of the wine and beer for the day.


Special VIP Tickets. VIP entry is at 11:00 AM. VIP
Admission Presale (through July 26, 2013) is $55 or
$60
at the door and includes private access to the indoor VIP
building.


Buy your tax-deductible tickets early. (Tax ID # 77-0402426). 


General Admission Presale (through July 26, 2013) is $40
or
$45 at the door. 


Parking: $15 on site or nearby on Fairground Road. Green
Pedal Couriers will offer free Bike Valet Service.


Age: Must be 21 and over.


Hotels/Sponsorships: Special hotel packages and
sponsorships are also available at www.WineFestMonterey.com


Phone/Email: (831) 372-5863 or info@montereycountyfair.com





PARTICIPATING WINERIES (PARTIAL LIST):


Mimosa Wines 


Stomper Graffiti Wines


Frey Vineyards


McIntyre Vineyards


Kokopelli Winery of Arizona


Spiced Vines


Blackstone


Black Box


Ooh La La


Red Guitar


Simply Naked


Bernardus


Blair Estates


Comanche Cellars


Leal Vineyards


Chateau Julien


Scheid


District 7


Holman Ranch


Cass Vineyards


Wente Vineyards


Figge Winery


Wrath Wines




PARTICIPATING BREWERIES (PARTIAL LIST)


Big Hurt Beer -  http://www.BigHurtBeer.com


Peter B's -  http://www.portolahotel.com/dining/brewpub



Sierra Nevada -  http://www.sierranevada.com


Mendocino Brewing - http://www.mendobrew.com/home.html



SPECIAL LIVE ENTERTAINMENT


DJ Hanif Wondir spins EDM & Hip Hop, including rock bands, CASEY
FRAZIER &
DANI PAIGE
, with a special appearance by hip-hop
& groove, ANIMAL FARM.


Music Set:


Early VIP & First Set - DJ Hanif Wondir
-               
 
http://www.hanifwondir.com/


Second Set -              Casey
Fraiser Band
 -           
https://www.facebook.com/CaseyFrazierMusic


Third Set -              
   Dani Paige Band -
               
http://www.danipaigeband.com/


Fourth Set -    Hanif Wondi & Animal
Farm 
http://www.reverbnation.com/animalfarmrecords



GRAFFITI & MURAL ARTISTS


 Six local artists will paint live graffiti and murals during the
event
on 4 ft x 8 ft wooden canvases:


Amanda Burkman –   https://www.facebook.com/amanda.burkman


Gabe Peralez - http://www.lighthousedistrict.net/merchantdetails.php?pid=733


Lisa Haas   -  http:www.LisaHaasDesign.com


Eric Mallari - https://www.facebook.com/ERICMALLARIONE


Skan Arts - https://www.facebook.com/SKANARTS?ref=ts&fref=ts



Reggie Lee – Local Graffiti Artist



ABOUT THE MONTEREY COUNTY FAIR HERITAGE FOUNDATION:


The Monterey County Fair Heritage Foundation supports the
functions of the
Monterey County Fair (August 28-September 2, 2013)
and
its mission. Primarily, the Heritage Foundation funds capital
improvements at
the Monterey County Fairgrounds, described as one of the most
beautiful
Fairgrounds in the country. The Heritage Foundation also funds
special projects
such as School Tour Day and Special Friends Day plus a special
student
scholarship. The Monterey County Fair Heritage Foundation benefits
Monterey
County through increased ag literacy by educating school children
about where
their food and fiber comes from, encouraging health, nutrition and
fitness. The
community is urged to join the Monterey County Fair Heritage
Foundation and
receive great VIP benefits at the upcoming Monterey County Fair
and other
events held throughout the year. Also, honor your family and loved
ones by
buying a brick in the Heritage Foundation’s Brick-a-Thon Campaign.
Check out
the newly laid brick path outside of Gate 5. For more information,
go to www.montereycountyfair.com/heritage
or call (831)
372-5863.


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