Vintage Ohio Wine Festival

Vintage Ohio is a two-day festival that showcases Ohio wine, food, and music. The event, held at Lake Metroparks' Farmpark just east of Cleveland, features wine samples, Ohio food vendors, craft exhibits and demonstrations, and food samples from area restaurants. The 2009 dates are August 7-8.

The Wine:

More than 30 Ohio wineries, including Chalet Debonne and Old Mill Winery, are participating in the 2009 event. Wineries will offer samples as well as wine to purchase by the glass, bottle, and case.

The Food:

More than a dozen restaurants from all around the Cleveland metro area are scheduled for the 2009 Vintage Ohio event. Participants will offer small samples of their fare for sale. In addition, a number of Ohio food manufacturers will have exhibits at the event.

Other Activities at Vintage Ohio:

In addition to the wine and food, Vintage Ohio will feature live entertainment on two stages, wine and craft demonstrations, and dozens of craft exhibitors.

Hours and Admission:

Vintage Ohio is open both days from 1pm to 10pm. Admission is $22 in advance and $25 at the gate for a wine sampler ticket that includes a logo souvenir glass, wine samples, and wine for purchase by the glass. A two-day wine-sampler ticket is also available for $40. Children 3-18 are $3 each and children 2 and under are free. Visit the Vintage Ohio Web site to order tickets.

Hotels near Vintage Ohio:

There are a number of hotels located near Lake Farmpark. Among these are the Fairfield Inn (check rates) and Courtyard by Marriott (check rates), both about 5 miles away in Willoughby, just off of I-90; the Renaissance Quail Hollow Resort (check rates) in Painesville; and Fitzgerald's Bed and Breakfast, also in Painesville.

Contact Information:

Vintage Ohio
Lake Metroparks Farmpark
8800 Chardon Road Kirtland, OH 44094
440 256-2122
800 366-FARM

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