Community Corner
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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