Events for September 2003 through August 2004

Autumn Artist Showcase - Fall Into Fun
September 3 - 28, 2003
Join Lanthier Winery's Main Street Tasting Room for this year's Fall Into Fun, featuring the creative works from several of Madison's most prestigious artists. Meander the 112 E. Main Street location and enjoy the alternative art gallery exhibition.
Cost: Free

Location  Lanthier Winery, Main Street
Address  112 Main Street
Madison, IN 47250
Phone  812-273-6678
Website  www.lanthierwinery.com
Email  [email protected]

Fall Fantasia
Saturday, September 6, 2003
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Enjoy excellent wine and food in a perfect country setting at Pam's Barn in Franklin. Spend time with friends and family under the stars. You will be served a four course dinner accompanied by award winning Shadey Lake wines.
Reservations Required

Location  Shadey Lake Winery
Address  1440 Tannehill Road (650 N)
PO Box 509
Taylorsville, Indiana 47280
Phone  (812) 526-0294
Website  www.shadeylakewinery.com
Email  [email protected]

Fall Basic Wine Classes
September 10, 17, 23 ~ October 1
All you should and need to know about wine tasting and serving. Four weeks of information and entertainment.
Cost: $60 per person
Reservations Required

Location  Chateau Thomas Winery
Address  6291 Cambridge Way
Plainfield, Indiana 46168
Phone  (317) 837-9463
Website  www.chateauthomas.com

Twilight Tasting Dinner
Saturday, September 13, 2003
Four course meal with wines in the tasting room or on our covered deck. Limited to 22 guests.
Cost: $30 per person + tax
Reservations Required

Location  Madison Vineyards
Address  1456 East 400N
Madison, Indiana 47250-9387
Phone  (812) 273-6500
Website  www.madisonvineyards.com
Email  [email protected]

Grape and Wine Fall Workshop
Monday, September 15, 2003
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Fall workshop for those interested in learning more about harvest time in the vineyard and with the winemaking process.

9:00am - Meet at the Purdue Horticulture Research Farm
9:30am - Vineyard Tour and Fruit Sampling
11:30am - Lunch at Purdue Campus (transportation included)
12:30pm - Grape Processing
1:30pm - Laboratory Demonstrations
3:00pm - Fermentation Preparations
4:00pm - Workshop Adjourn (bus ride back to Hort farm)

Registration limited to first 30 paid students. Make checks payable to: Indiana Winegrowers Guild.

Cost: 30.00 per person
Reservations Required
Workshop

Location  Indiana Wine Grape Council
Address  745 Agriculture Mall Drive
W. Lafayette, Indiana 47907-2009
Phone  (765) 494-1749
Email  [email protected]

Kunstfest
September 20-21
German Heritage Festival at Harmony Pottery in New Harmony. Wine tasting at the Carriage House, located directly behind Harmony Potters. Picnic seating and cheese & cracker plates available.

Sept. 20: Noon-7 pm
Sept. 21: Noon-5 pm
Cost: free

Location  Harmony Pottery
Winery  Kauffman Winery
Address  310 Main Street
New Harmony, Indiana
Phone  812-985-3769
Email  [email protected]

Murder Mystery Dinner
Saturday, September 20, 2003
7:00 PM - ???
Interactive evening with good food and entertainment.
Cost: $50 per person
Reservations Required

Location  Chateau Thomas Winery
Address  6291 Cambridge Way
Plainfield, Indiana 46168
Phone  (317) 837-9463
Website  www.chateauthomas.com

Harvest Celebration Festival
September 27-28
Visit scenic Madison Indiana during the Harvest Celebration Festval for a celebration of fall, fun and festival excitement. Artist and exibitor galleries line the gardens surrounding the winery during this two day event. Sample wine, enjoy lunch in the courtyard lunch pavillion and relax to the soothing sounds of a strolling violinist. Its a great time to Fall into fun in Vintage Madison, Indiana. Harvest Celebration Festival is one of three festivals completing Three Festival Weekend in Madison. You'll find so much to do, you will want to spend the entire weekend.
Cost: Free

Location  Lanthier Winery
Address  123 Mill St.
Madison, Indiana 42750
Phone  (812) 273-2409

The Modoc Meadows Fall Follies
Saturday, September 27, 2003
4:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Two bands, an amateur stage show, hayrides, magician, 40 gallons of ham and beans cooked over the fire. Release of summer wines.

Location  Wilson Winery
Address  10137 S. Indian Trail Rd.
Modoc, Indiana 47358
Phone  (765) 533-6616

Award Winning Extravaganza
October 1 - 31, 2003
Lanthier Winery's "Award Winning Extravaganza" features those wines, which recieved awards, medals and high honors. Award winning wines will be available by the case with a 30% savings. Once a year, a special price, for special wines at both our Vintage Madison Locations.

Location  Lanthier Winery
Address  123 Mill St.
Madison, Indiana 42750
Phone  (812) 273-2409

Harvest Evenings of Food & Wine at Winzerwald Winery
October 4, 11, 18, 25
Free food & wine pairings every Saturday in October.
Free barrel and vineyard samples and tastes.
Taste Winzerwald Wines matched with fun gourmet food selections.

Hours:
4pm to 7 pm every Saturday as part of Perry County's Hoosier Heritage Fall Tour.

Visit Perry County's web site for more Fall Tour Events.
Visit Winzerwald Winery's web site for directions.

Cost: Free

Location  Winzerwald Winery
Address  26300 North Indian Lake Rd.
Bristow, Indiana 47515
Phone  (812) 357-7000
Website  www.winzerwaldwinery.com
Email  [email protected]

Star Chefs
Wednesday, October 8, 2003
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Star Chefs Indianapolis

Mistress of Ceremonies
Jill Ditmire, Host of the Good Life with Jill Ditmire on WFYI-TV 20
As we honor:
Medical Honoree
Dr. Virginia Caine, Marion County Health Department
Event Honoree
Dennis W. Casey, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield

The 7th Annual Star Chefs of Indianapolis features the top chefs in the area who prepare a banquet of delectable mini-entrees and desserts for you matched with fine wines from Chateau Thomas winery and other fine wine makers.

You will also have the opportunity to bid on the chefs� unique dinner packages, travel, sporting and entertainment packages in the silent and live auctions.


The 2003 Star Chefs
  • Joseph Heidenreich, Executive Chef and Owner of Agio
  • John Foreman, Executive Chef of Carrabbas Italian Grill
  • Zachary Dellessandro, Executive Sous Chef at Circle City Bar and Grill/Marriott Hotel
  • Lionel Pichereau and Jascine Hammond, Chefs of The French Confection
  • Greg Hardesty, Executive Chef of H2O Sushi
  • Paul Jones, Executive Chef at Eagles Nest/Hyatt Regency Hotel
  • Kent Wong, Executive Chef at Milano Inn
  • Amanda Boucher, Executive Chef at Palomino
  • Dave Foegley, Executive Chef of St. Elmo's Steak House
  • Dan Noble, Executive Chef of Something Different
  • Tony Hanslits, Executive Chef and Owner of Tavola di Tosa
  • Steve Spicer, Jr., Executive Chef for Stringer's
  • Dwight Simmons, Executive Chef for Gregory's Aged Prime Beef and Seafood
  • Matthew Mills, Executive Chef at Kona Jack's
  • Chris Baggett, Executive Chef for Shula's Steak House
  • Matt Lane, Executive Chef of Vizion
  • Michel Wilson, Executive Chef of Cobblestone Grill
  • Gordon Gomilla, Executive Chef and owner of Gomilla Personal Chef
Cost: $75/person, $750/table
Reservations Required

Location  Regency Ballroom, Hyatt Regency
Address  1 South Capitol
Indianapolis, IN
Phone  317-262-4668
Website  www.marchofdimes.com
Email  [email protected]

Hunters Moon Celebration
October 11
The 4th Annual Hunters Moon Festival Autumn adventures await!

Enjoy The Great Divide...The Big Bulb Drop...Back To Nature Art & Crafts Workshops...Free wine tasting, garden tours and seminars.

2nd Saturday every October

Cost: Free

Location  Lanthier Winery
Address  123 Mill St.
Madison, Indiana 42750
Phone  (812) 273-2409

Autumn Artist Showcase - Fall Into Fun
November 1 - 30, 2003
Join Lanthier Winery's Main Street Tasting Room for this year's Fall Into Fun, featuring the creative works from several of Madison's most prestigious artists. Meander the 112 E. Main Street location and enjoy the alternative art gallery exhibition.
Cost: Free

Location  112 Main Street
Winery  Lanthier Winery
Address  Madison, Indiana 47250
Phone  812-273-6678
Email  [email protected]

Deck the Halls
November 1 - 23, 2003
Join the staff and family of Lanthier Winery for the 9th annual "Deck the Halls" at the main winery, 123 Mill Street. Learn the "how to" of holiday splendor and tree trimming as the Lanthier Winery prepares for the holidays. This event runs from Sunday, November 1st, 2003 through Sunday, November 23, 2003.
Cost: Free

Location  Lanthier Winery
Address  123 Mill St.
Madison, Indiana 42750
Phone  (812) 273-2409

Host of Angels
November 22 - 30, 2003
Come join the staff and family of Lanthier Winery at their 112 East Main Street tasting room for the 4th annual "Host of Angels". From magnificent to heavenly ornate, you will find this event to be both beautiful and entertaining. Free samples of Holiday wine which include Rudolph Red, Snowflake White and St. Nicholas Blush.
Cost: Free

Location  Lanthier Winery, Main Street
Address  112 Main Street
Madison, IN 47250
Phone  812-273-6678
Website  www.lanthierwinery.com
Email  [email protected]

Festival of Trees
November 29 - 30, 2003
Celebrate the season at one of the nation's largest and most beautiful holiay theme tree displays. Stroll a forest of glittering, shimmering holiday splendor, sip holiday wines & shop for special Christmas gifts. "Festival of Trees" is located at 123 Mill Street. Free samples of the specialty holiday wines include, Rudolph Red, Snowflake White and St. Nicholas Blush. This event runs from Friday, Nowember 28th, 2003 to Sunday, December 21, 2003.
Cost: Free

Location  Lanthier Winery
Address  123 Mill St.
Madison, Indiana 42750
Phone  (812) 273-2409

Festival of Trees
December 1 - 21, 2003
Celebrate the season at one of the nation's largest and most beautiful holiay theme tree displays. Stroll a forest of glittering, shimmering holiday splendor, sip holiday wines & shop for special Christmas gifts. "Festival of Trees" is located at 123 Mill Street. Free samples of the specialty holiday wines include, Rudolph Red, Snowflake White and St. Nicholas Blush. This event runs from Friday, Nowember 28th, 2003 to Sunday, December 21, 2003.
Cost: Free

Location  Lanthier Winery
Address  123 Mill St.
Madison, Indiana 42750
Phone  (812) 273-2409

Host of Angels
December 1 - 21, 2003
Come join the staff and family of Lanthier Winery at their 112 East Main Street tasting room for the 4th annual "Host of Angels". From magnificent to heavenly ornate, you will find this event to be both beautiful and entertaining. Free samples of Holiday wine which include Rudolph Red, Snowflake White and St. Nicholas Blush.

Location  Lanthier Winery, Main Street
Address  112 Main Street
Madison, IN 47250
Phone  812-273-6678
Website  www.lanthierwinery.com
Email  [email protected]

Holiday Open House
December 5-7
Enjoy Parke County hospitality, seasonal refreshments and complimentary wine tasting and tours. Unique holiday gifts available. Offering case discounts to help make your New Year�s celebration memorable.

Location  Terre Vin Winery
Address  100 W. York St.
Rockville, Indiana 47872
Phone  (765) 569-5099
Website  www.terrevinwinery.net

Scrooge Days
December 17-21
Celebrate the holidays during Scrooge Days. Each year, Lanthier Winery features all gift items at 50% sale price to help even the grumpiest of shoppers find great reasons to celebrate. Both Vintage Madison Locations.

Location  Lanthier Winery
Address  123 Mill St.
Madison, Indiana 42750
Phone  (812) 273-2409

Gala in the Vineyards
Saturday, January 17, 2004
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
To benefit Saint John's Children's Clinic in Anderson - Enjoy an elegant evening of fine wines, arts, entertainment, and cuisine at "Gala in the Vineyards," a wine tasting and silent auction sponsored by Cornell Financial Group of UBS to benefit Saint John's Children's Clinic. Includes tasting booths from Chateau Thomas Winery, Easley Winery, and Oliver Winery.
Cost: $50 per person
Reservations Required

Location  Paramount Centre Ballroom
Address  Anderson, Indiana

Indiana WineGrape Symposium/Hort Congress
January 26-27
A two day symposium featuring enology, viticulture and marketing sessions. A banquet on Monday and luncheon on Tuesday will feature Indiana wines and gourmet food pairings. A tasting of Purdue research wines will be held Tuesday afternoon.

Workshop

Location  Adams Mark Hotel
Address  Indianapolis
Phone  765-494-8212
Website  www.hort.purdue.edu/hort/ext/hortcongress
Email  [email protected]

Vintage Indiana Wine & Food Festival
Saturday, June 5, 2004
11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Join us for the 5th annual Vintage Indiana Wine & Food Festival ~ a celebration of Indiana wine, food and fun!

  • More than 100 wines from Indiana's award winning wineries
  • Complimentary wine samples with purchase of adult ticket (I.D. required)
  • Delicious food from Indy's top chefs
  • Live music
  • Wine and food pairing sessions
  • Designated driver program
  • KidZone
Advance tickets go on sale April 1 at www.vintageindiana.com and May 1 at Marsh Supermarkets.

Ticket Prices:
Adults: $16 advance / $19 at gate
Designated Drivers: $8 advance and at gate
Teens/Children Age 6 - 20: $5
Under age 5: FREE

Visit the Vintage Indiana web site for all the details.


Location  Military Park ~ Downtown Indianapolis
Address  Corner of West St. and New York St.
Indianapolis, Indiana
Phone  (800) 832-WINE / (765) 496-3842
Website  www.vintageindiana.com
Email  [email protected]

Indy International Wine Competition
July 29-31
Indiana wines, along with more than 3,300 others from 15 countries, compete for top honors at the Indy International Wine Competition. The competition is one of the largest in the country. These awards are highly respected.

Amateur and commercial categories.

Open to the public for viewing.


Location  Indiana State Fairgrounds
Address  Exposition Hall
Indianapolis, IN
Phone  765-494-3614
Website  www.in.gov/iwc
Email  [email protected]

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