DOVER, DE — Tickets are now on sale for the Fifth Annual Delaware Wine and Beer Festival, set at the beautiful 19th century farm village at the Delaware Agricultural Museum and Village in Dover, Delaware. The event theme celebrates all things Delaware: “Drink Local, Eat Local and Buy Local.” The festival will feature the full contingency of Delaware wineries, breweries, distilleries, artisans and eateries who will participate in the event.
This event is Delaware’s official, original wine and beer festival, and the only one in the state to earn the prestigious “Top 100 USA Event” designation from the American Bus Association.
The following breweries, wineries and distilleries will sample their Delaware-made products:
- 3rd Wave Brewing Company, Delmar
- 16 Mile Brewing Company, Georgetown
- Argilla Brewing Company, Newark
- Delaware Distilling Company, Rehoboth Beach
- Dogfish Head Craft Brewery, Milton
- Fenwick Wine Cellars, Fenwick Island
- Fordham/Dominion Brewing Company, Dover
- Great Shoals Winery representing T.S. Smith Orchards, Bridgeville
- Harvest Ridge Winery, Marydel
- Mispillion River Brewing, Milford
- Nassau Valley Vineyards, Lewes
- Painted Stave Distillery, Smyrna
- Twin Lakes Brewery, Greenville
- Warlock Brewing Company, Smyrna
In addition to wine, beer and spirits sampling, the event will include the Delaware Artisan Faire with 50 local artisans and artists just in time for tax-free holiday shopping; live music; keg tossing competition; and new this year, a Sunday brunch on October 12 sponsored by the Delaware Wineries Association. An expanded merchandise store and wine store will be available offering discounted bottles and cases of locally-made wines for take-home purposes.
Premier sponsor of the 2014 festival is the Delaware Wine & Ale Trail, created by the Delaware Tourism office to promote Delaware’s growing wine and beer industry. It is a unique collection of more than a dozen locations throughout the state that welcome and educate visitors about the production of Delaware wines and brews.
The event will be held from 12 noon to 5 p.m. Admission, which will include choice of 10 samples, will be $25 if purchased in advance or $35 at the door. All tickets will include a souvenir stadium cup. Designated driver (non-tasting) admission is $10. Full pours of wine and beer will be available for sale along with non-alcoholic beverages and food provided by local restaurants.
The event will be held rain or shine, and will be moved inside the museum in case of poor weather. To purchase tickets, visit http://www.DelawareWineandBeerFestival.com or call Kent County Tourism, 302-734-4888 or 800-233-5368.
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