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.
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:
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
https://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.
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
Reggie Lee – Local Graffiti Artist