United Bank Bloomin' Wine Fest

The official kick- off event of the 83rd Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival® Week…attendees of the United Bank Bloomin’ Wine Fest will enjoy a traditional wine tasting atmosphere, over this two day event held on the Loudoun Street Walking Mall in historic Old Town Winchester.

Held on Friday, April 23rd and Saturday, April 24th, this event will feature 18 Virginia wineries in two “Wine Gardens”. Also, over 30 artisans and vendors will be setup along the Old Town Mall along with the local merchants, offering a wide variety of art, jewelry, bags, pottery and much, much more. Live musical entertainment will be ongoing on two stages thru-out the event. And food vendors will be located in the two food courts on the mall, offering a wide variety of food and snacks for every taste.

The event hours are :
Friday April 23rd: 3pm-10pm (wine tasting will end at 9:30pm) Saturday April 24th: 11am-6pm (wine tasting will end at 5:30pm)

Sales of unopened bottles, cased wine and vineyard accessories will be available until the close of the event each day.

The Wine Gardens are located on two downtown parking lots: the Feltner Wine Garden is located on the corner of Boscawen and Loudoun Sts, and the Hable’s Wine Garden is located on the southern end of the mall across from the Shenandoah Valley Discovery Museum. Join us as we “Uncork the Bloom” at the 2010 United Bank Bloomin’ Wine Fest !

Participating Wineries

• North Mountain Vineyard & Winery
• Mattaponi Winery
• Kluge Estate Winery & Vineyard
• Peaks of Otter Winery
• Potomac Point Winery
• Chateau Morrisette
• North Gate Vineyard
• Horton Vineyards
• Fox Meadow Winery
• Vino Curioso
• Hiddencroft Vineyards
• Swedenburg Estate Vineyard
• Unicorn Winery
• Pearmund Cellars

Entertainment Schedule: Friday, April 23, 2010

HABLE LOT
4:00pm – Three Wise Maids and a Milkman
7:00pm – Shag
8:30pm – U24U (U2 Tribute Band)

FELTNER LOT
5:00pm – John Handley High School Jazz Band
7:30pm – The Consonants

Entertainment Schedule: Saturday, April 24, 2010

HABLE LOT
11:00am – The Lydia Lewis Trio
1:30pm – The Pam Uhl Trio
3:00pm – Sunshine and the Rainmakers
5:00pm – Boo Snider

FELTNER LOT
11:00am – Loose Change
1:00pm – The Rhonda Sager Trio
4:00pm – Concrete Blues

Based in Virginia, U24U is the premier U2 tribute band. They not only have an uncanny resemblance to the real Irish rockers, but are consummate musicians who bring out the soul, heart, and passion of U2's songs. U24U covers all periods of U2's top hits that you want to hear. A must see for U2 fans, their performances are filled with the excitement of a real U2 concert. From the sound-alike vocals to the musical precision, this show is the leading U2 act besides hiring U2 themselves. So get on your boots, come out, sing along, and feel the power of one of the greatest bands of our time!

Admission:
To the event area on the Loudoun Street Walking Mall : Free

Advance/Online Ticketing:
Online purchases after 4:00 pm Friday, April 16, can be picked up at “Will Call” at the Ticket/ ID Tent at the event.

Advance One-Day Tasting Tickets:* $15.00

Advance Two-Day Tasting Tickets:* $25.00

Wine Garden Pass (non-tasting): $5.00 per day
(no advance discount)

At-the-Gate One-Day Tasting Tickets:* $20.00

At-the-Gate Two-Day Tasting Tickets:* $30.00

Wine Garden Pass (non-tasting): $5.00 per day

Children Under 12: Free

* All tickets are non-refundable
* Must show valid 21 yr. old or older ID at “Ticket/ID Tent” to receive souvenir wine glass and wristband.
* NO PETS PLEASE! For the enjoyment of all attendees, we request you leave all pets at home! Thank you!

Applications for Wineries, Artisans, Vendors, Entertainment and Food can be found here.

The Bloomin' Wine Fest is sponsored by United Bank, RCA Home Medical, Somnium Diagnostic, Village at Orchard Ridge, FiberNet, 92.5 WINC FM, Costco, Bath Fitter, Spring Arbor, Purcellville Gazette, Ferguson, Flavor, Murphy Beverage, and Bruce, Renner & Wilfong.

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