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Greene County Discover Virginia Wine Festival Returning April 17-18, 2010
Stanardsville, VA. The 4th Annual Discover Virginia Wine Festival will be held on Saturday, April 17th from 11:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. and Sunday, April 18th from 12:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. This Greene County festival is a family-friendly event featuring the rich diversity of the Old Dominion's products. The festival will benefit The Greene Education Foundation, an organization dedicated to helping students and teachers reach their highest potential.
The Discover Virginia Wine Festival celebrates not only the wineries of Virginia, but many of the other products that make our state unique and its crafters, some of the finest in the country. Attendees may sample from the wide variety of wine exhibitors, a variety of food and children’s activities, relax on the lawn and listen to [TBD], walk through the Battle of Stanardsville encampment or explore the crafts and family activities.
Ticket prices at the gate will be $20.00 or for significant savings, purchase tickets in advance online at http://emstat.tix.com, or by calling (540) 972-2749. Designated Driver tickets ($10.00) and under 21 tickets ($5.00) are also available. Admission is free for children under twelve.
The Discover Virginia Wine Festival is being organized by the Greene County Economic Development Authority (GCEDA) and the Greene County Tourism Council (GCTC). It is being promoted by Gary Everett of Emstat LLC. The GCEDA Chair, Julia Morris, said, "The annual Discover Virginia Wine Festival is an important event because it gives us the opportunity to highlight some of the finest wines in Virginia and in the country. This is the perfect time to celebrate the unique craftsmanship and music our county offers and welcome families to be involved in an event to celebrate with us in a fun and beautiful setting."
The Discover Virginia Wine Festival offers attendees a chance to get out and enjoy the beauty of Greene County, Virginia. Situated directly on Route 33, approximately 1.5 miles west of the intersection of US 29 and US 33 in Ruckersville, VA. The event is just a few minutes from Skyline Drive. The magnificent Blue Ridge Mountains provide an impressive background to the event.
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