Lakewood Wine & Craft Beer Festival

LakewoodAlive announces tickets are now on sale for the 4th Annual Lakewood Wine & Craft Beer Festival, taking place Saturday, Sept. 10, from 5-10 p.m. in Downtown Lakewood.  Tickets can be purchased online at www.WineandCraftBeerFestival.com

The burgeoning wine and craft beer industries, both locally and across the nation, will be on full display within a two-story, open-air parking deck in the heart of Lakewood’s downtown district.  The festival is held behind the INA Building at 14701 Detroit Avenue in Lakewood.  Festival attendees will have an opportunity to sample from a wide selection of 150+ choice adult beverages.

The festival represents a fundraiser for LakewoodAlive and the Downtown Lakewood Business Alliance, a program of LakewoodAlive, aiding in the continued revitalization of Downtown Lakewood.  Emerging as a popular tradition to close the summer season, the Lakewood Wine & Craft Beer Festival has sold out in each of the last three years, drawing 2,000 attendees annually.

Guests at this year’s Lakewood Wine & Craft Beer Festival will receive a commemorative tasting glass, 15 sample tickets and access to The University of Akron Wine & Beer School.  Food will be available for purchase from several of Lakewood’s best restaurants, and live music will be heard from the First Federal Lakewood Stage throughout the event.

General Admission tickets will be available for $40 in advance and $50 at the gate, though this festival is expected to sell out.  Designated Driver tickets are available for $10 (pre-sale only).

A limited number of VIP tickets will be available for purchase online for $65.  This exclusive opportunity entitles guests to early entrance at 4 p.m., access to a selection of premier wine and beer offerings, an assortment of complimentary food, admittance into the VIP tent with VIP-only restrooms and more.

Only 200 VIP tickets and 1,800 General Admission tickets for the Lakewood Wine & Craft Beer Festival will be offered, so it’s recommended to secure your tickets early.

“We’re thrilled to announce the 4th Annual Lakewood Wine & Craft Beer Festival,” said Ian Andrews, Executive Director at LakewoodAlive.  “This popular community event affords us yet another opportunity to foster and sustain vibrant neighborhoods in Lakewood.  We invite wine and beer enthusiasts from Lakewood and across the region to attend and enjoy our festival.”

This event is intended for guests aged 21 and older.  Due to safety concerns, dogs will not be permitted.  Visit www.WineandCraftBeerFestival.com to learn more.

LakewoodAlive thanks the following generous sponsors of the Lakewood Wine & Craft Beer Festival: First Federal Lakewood, Rozi’s Wine House, The University of Akron Lakewood, Great Lakes Brewing Company, Platform Beer Co. and Sprokets

Contact info and/or website: www.wineandcraftbeerfestival.com


Create a Wine Glass Terrarium

Bring your friends and your green thumb and create your own wine glass terrarium. We will be using colored sand, shells and moss to create a one of a kind treasure for you to take home. Class includes a glass of wine or soda. $30 pp


NATURAL AREAS WINE TOUR

Cleveland Museum of Natural History

Explore northern Ohio’s wild beauty and a local winery on a one-of-a-kind wine tour. Go on a naturalist-led hike through Kent Bog followed by a wine-tasting at Barrel Run Winery in Rootstown. Bring your enthusiasm for the great outdoors, good wine and good company too!


NATURAL AREAS WINE TOUR

Cleveland Museum of Natural History

Explore northern Ohio’s wild beauty and a local winery on a one-of-a-kind wine tour. Go on a naturalist-led hike through Eagle Creek State Nature Preserve followed by a wine-tasting at Candlelight Winery in Garrettsville. Bring your enthusiasm for the great outdoors, good wine and good company too!


Pups on The Piazza

Gervasi Vineyard welcomes guests to bring their dogs to the Piazza on Tuesday, June 21st. Enjoy al fresco dining along with your furry companion! We will trial this on June 21st and if all goes well consider a repeat or standing event. We appreciate your interest and cooperation in advance and ask that you please review our Pups on the Piazza Guidelines*.


WOOF, WAG & Wine!

Lake Humane Society’s 5th annual Woof, Wag & Wine from 1:00 – 5:00 p.m. at Grand River Cellars in Madison! Bring your four-legged friend along for a tour of the vineyards while you enjoy a wine tasting, live music, the chance to win great prizes in the Silent and Chinese auctions and much more! Guests are encouraged to bring chairs, blankets and canopies to set up on the lawn. The first 100 attendees receive a free gift. Come support your local animal shelter! Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door.
For more information visit www.lakehumane.org or call (440) 951-6122. We hope to see you there!


The Tenth Annual Hot Air Balloon Festival

 

balloonsEnjoy family-friendly entertainment, food and tasting bars. There is a $5.00 per person cover charge to help defray the costs of the balloons, kid’s entertainment and music. Hot air balloons arrive at 5pm and inflate near sunset, weather permitting.  Bring your lawn chairs and blankets. Come early!

 

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Vintner’s Vineyard Pairings Vineyard Dinner

We invite you to enjoy an exclusive dining experience in our Vineyard. Included is a five course gourmet meal freshly prepared by Chef Risner with wine pairing led by our winemaker Andy Codispoti.

Arrival 6:30pm and Dinner at 7pm

Guests will dine together enjoying an exquisite meal freshly prepared and paired with great wine and live music featuring Joshua Straley. In case of inclement weather or excessive heat, the dinner will be moved to the pavilion.