Thursday, July 29, 2010

Upcoming Wine & Food Events


A multitude of culinary demonstrations, wine tastings, authentic tastes are happening this summer and you don't need to travel far. So if you are staying local this summer and looking for different things to do that focus on food and wine then this post is for you my fellow foodie friend!

August 6th - 'Rock n Roar' at the Toledo Zoo - Enjoy (4) stages of live music by local musicians, cash bar and grill stations. Tickets are $20 for members and $25 for non-members.

August 12th - 27th Annual Rib Off - Enjoy award winning ribs and various complimentary sides at the Lucas County Fair Grounds. Entertainment includes: Peter Frampton and George Thorogood. www.nwohioriboff.com

August 13th - Hawaiian Getaway - Head to Maumee Bay State Park for activities that include a luau, pig roast and dancing.

August 14th - Summer Harvest Gourmet Gala - St. Francis Campus will feature locally grown produce paired with wine from Ohio Vintners. 6pm-9pm and tickets are $75 visit www.felc.sfctiffin.org

August 27th - German- American Festival - Enjoy music, German-American food, entertainment and parade located in Oak Shade Grove, Oregon www.gafsociety.org/fest.htm


WEEKLY TASTINGS:
1) Aficionado Wine & Cigars holds weekly wine and beer tastings on Wednesdays from 5-8pm www.aficionadowineandcigars.com

2) Toledo Museum of Art Glass Pavilion holds weekly wine tastings on Fridays from 7-9pm and costs $15/members and $20/non-members www.toledomuseum.org

3) Walt Churchill's Market (Maumee location) holds wine tastings every Saturday from 12 -5pm and costs $7-$12

If you know of other food and wine festivals/tastings and would like to add to this list please comment. Would love to hear from you!

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