Art Fair & Winefest
The 31st Annual Downtown Washington Fine Art Fair & Winefest will be held on May 18, 19 and 20, in historic downtown Washington. This unique festival in the heart of Missouri wine country draws visitors each spring from across the Midwest.
Over 60 wines from 13 Missouri wineries will be poured for tasting, and knowledgeable winery representatives will be on hand to talk about their products at this, the largest all-Missouri winery tasting event. All wines poured in tasting will be available for sale, with a 10% discount on case purchases, mix or match. Participating wineries this year include Adam Puchta Winery, Augusta Winery, Belmont Vineyards, Bias Winery, Blumenhof Winery, Montelle Winery, Mount Pleasant Winery, Noboleis Winery, OakGlenn Winery, Robller Vineyards, St. James Winery, St. Jordan Creek Winery, and Stone Hill Winery.
Complimentary cheese and crackers are provided in the tasting area under the wine tent, with a variety of snacks and gourmet foods on sale in the festival area. Admission to the wine tasting is $15 in advance, $20 at the door, and includes a souvenir wineglass. Visitors to the wine tasting area will also have the opportunity to win a special wine basket prepared by a participating winery. Hours are: 5-10 PM Friday; Noon-10 PM Saturday; and Noon-5 PM Sunday.
Continuous entertainment throughout the weekend will include:
Friday 6-10 PM TBD
Saturday 12-6PM TBD
6-10 PM Dick & Jane
Sunday 12-4 PM TBD
Street musicians will also play throughout the weekend. Patrons can sit under the rest tent to enjoy the atmosphere, the music and the wine.
Downtown Washington, Inc. also proudly presents the 31st Annual Art Fair. Held adjacent to the wine tasting pavilion, the Art Fair is a juried selection of over 40 Midwestern artists featuring exhibitions and sales. Items on sale include watercolor paintings, photography, pottery, wood work and more. Admission is free and hours are Friday 5-8 PM; Saturday 11 AM-8 PM; and Sunday 11 AM-4 PM.
For more information about the event or how to purchase advanced tickets, contact Aimee Frey, Event Coordinator at (636) 239-1743 or events@downtownwashmo.org
New for 2012: Food & Wine Paring Event. Advance tickets available. More information coming soon.
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