Copyright © 1999 - 2010, Purdue University, All rights reserved.
Monday, April 9, 2007
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. -Wine, food, entertainment and fun are the focus in downtown Indianapolis on June 2, 2007 at the eighth annual Vintage Indiana Wine & Food Festival. The festival takes place in Military Park from 11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. and is expected to attract over 10,000 people!
Enjoy samples of over 100 wines from 20 of Indiana 's wineries. The day's line-up also includes:
§ Live music featuring Carbon Leaf and Jennie DeVoe!
§ A variety of foods from top Indianapolis restaurants (Bazbeaux, Acropolis and Big G's BBQ among others)
§ An interactive KidZone sponsored by Radio Disney
§ Wine and Food Experience Pavilion with live cooking and wine demonstrations
Whether you're a wine connoisseur or simply appreciate a good glass of wine from time to time, Vintage Indiana offers a broad range of flavors and styles to please every palette. Designated drivers receive free Pepsi products throughout the day.
Advance tickets are available online at www.vintageindiana.com. Marsh Supermarkets and participating wineries will sell tickets beginning May 1, 2007. Tickets also are available at the gate on festival day. Admission prices: adults (age 21 and over) $17 advance, $20 day of event; designated driver $10 advance and day of event; youth $5. Children age 5 and under are free. All guests will be required to show proof of age at the gate to enter. Food and wine by the glass/bottle are not included in admission price, although are available for purchase. No re-entry, pets, outside food/alcohol permitted.
Military Park is in a central location in downtown Indianapolis . Surrounding attractions within walking distance of Vintage Indiana include the Indianapolis Zoo, White River Gardens , NCAA Hall of Fame, Indiana Historical Society, Eiteljorg Museum , RCA Dome, Victory Field and Circle Centre Mall.
Proceeds from Vintage Indiana benefit the Indiana Wine Grape Council, which furthers the development of Indiana's wine and grape industry from its headquarters at Purdue University .
For a list of participating wineries, restaurants, and events of the day, please visit www.vintageindiana.com or call 800-832-WINE.