Wine and Food Festival at Meadow Brook
10TH ANNUAL WINE AND FOOD FESTIVAL SET TO RETURN TO MEADOW BROOK MUSIC FESTIVAL AUGUST 28 & 29 TICKETS ON SALE NOW
Meadow Brook Music Festival is hosting its 10th Annual Wine and Food Festival on Saturday, August 28 from 1 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. and Sunday, August 29 from 1 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Tickets for adults are $18 in advance and $25 at the door, and include eight free wine samples, a complimentary wine glass, wine and food seminars, exhibits and live music. Designated Driver tickets may be purchased for $10 and include two free soft drinks. There will be free admission for those under 21 years of age. Discounted tickets at $15 are available at all Kroger locations.
Tickets are on sale now at Palacenet.com, The Palace and DTE Energy Music Theatre Box Offices and all Ticketmaster locations. Tickets will also be available at the Meadow Brook Music Festival Box Office the day of the event. Each ticket is valid for one-day admission to the festival grounds.
Tickets may also be charged by phone to American Express, Discover, Visa and MasterCard by calling 1-800-745-3000.
Award-winning wineries throughout the state of Michigan and across the globe will be on hand showcasing more than 100 varieties of wine including Chardonnay, Merlots, Rieslings, Sparkling, Dry Red and dessert wines. The festival’s on-site retail store will have select wines available for purchase at the event. A complete list of components will be announced closer to the festival dates.
In addition to wine sampling, there will be various food vendors and seminars covering wine, food and other topics of interest. Festival goers will also enjoy continuous live music, glass-blowing demonstrations and special exhibits and displays throughout the weekend. (See attached fact sheet with details of components.)
Presenting sponsor Kroger will host a tent featuring a free sampling of ice cream with blueberries, salads and cheese and crackers.
A special sales area will allow attendees to purchase wine by the bottle or discounted by the case.
The Wine and Food Festival at Meadow Brook Music Festival is sponsored by Palace Sports & Entertainment, Kroger, The Michigan Grape and Wine Industry Council and is a part of the Belle Tire Concert Series.
2010 Wine & Food Festival Components
The Wine and Food Festival is presented by Kroger and the Michigan Grape and Wine Industry Council, sponsored in part by The Oakland Press, and is part of the Belle Tire Concert Series.
Michigan Wineries-Members of the Michigan Grape & Wine Industry Council Burgdorf WineryCascade WineryChateau ChantelDizzy Daisy WineryFenn ValleyPleasantview VineyardsWarner Vineyards
Other Michigan Wineries Fieldstone WineryWills Winery
Wineries/Suppliers Beringer WinesBrown FormanLeone Elite – Wines from France, Chile, South Africa, Germany and SpainEagle Eye Imports-Wines from FranceConcannon Wines from CaliforniaJuno Wines from South Africa
Kroger Tent Sampling a variety of Michigan produced items, including Strawberry Spinach Salad, Pierino Pasta and Blueberry Compote Dessert with Hudsonville Ice Cream. They are also featuring Beringer and Concannon Wines.
Seminars Michael Schafer, "The Wine Counselor," will conduct a seminar on Saturday, August 28.
Food Vendors A Little Dip Will Do Ya – Flavored snack dips for pretzels, crackers, cookies, etc.Alfoccino Restaurant – Chicken Picatta, tortellino with palomino sauceCosi Hamlin Pub Restaurants - SandwichesHoopsPita Pit – Rolled Sandwiches
Arts/Crafts/Related Items Stoner’s Granite Serving Trays-granite serving trays, lazy susans, bar boards, cocktail picks, grapes, stands, bottle toppers and cheese knives.Michigan Hot Glass – Display area demonstrating glass blowing and will be donating goblets made to the eventSilpada Designs – JewelryDJ Max Jewelry – Glass beaded, natural stone jewelryWild Violet Essentials – Soaps and facial cream
Exhibits American Laser Centers – Display of servicesEverdry Waterproofing – Display of ServicesRenewal by Anderson- Display of Window ServicesEstate Information Services - Handing out brochures, pads, pens and candyAll Weather Seal - Display of Services
Music Performed by Blackmarket - ReggaeJerry Sprague – Accoustic guitarDBN - Oldies
* Additional Elements to be added * Subject to change
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