News > Wine & Food Festival - September 4 - 6, 2008

Saratoga Wine and Food Festival: Eat, Drink & Be Merry in the Spa City!

Taste wines from over 250 wineries and food samplings from over 25 restaurants at the 8th Annual Saratoga Wine & Food Festival!

Quick Details For 2008 Saratoga Wine & Food Festival Dinners: Thursday, 9/4/2008 6:30 p.m. at Select Area Restaurants Dinners are $120 pp Live On Stage: Friday, 9/5/2008 7:00 p.m. at SPAC Amphitheatre Tickets are $150 pp Grand Tasting: Saturday 9/6/2008 12:00 p.m. on SPAC Grounds Tickets are $80 pp Festival Package (includes Live on Stage Party and Saturday Grand Tasting) Tickets are $200.00 pp

The Saratoga Wine and Food Festival is a delectable event for wine lovers and fine dining enthusiasts, spanning three full days in early September each year.

Participants can delve in and attend all three days of events, or simply enjoy the Grand Tasting where one can sample over 250 vintages from around the world, nibble on savory morsels from well-known area restaurants, and enjoy presentations from some of the world's leading wine and food experts. Don't miss this popular event in Saratoga Springs!

Day 1: Dinners

Thursday, September 4, 2008

Some of the area's best restaurants are offering special festival menus paired with specially selected wines. Enjoy superb food and wine, as well the opportunity to discuss the art of fine dining with food and wine experts, including how to choose the perfect wine accompaniment.

Participating restaurants include Friends Lake Inn, Chianti Il Ristorante, Prime at Saratoga National, 677 Prime, Beekman Street Bistro, Marche at 74 State and Grey Gelding Bistro & Bar. Make your reservations today!

Day 2: Live on Stage

Friday, September 5, 2008

Decant rare wines, enjoy fine food, dance to live music from "Soul Session" and bid on spectacular must-haves at a silent auction! The action happens both on-stage and back-stage at SPAC's amphitheatre. The specialty Martini Bar sponsored by ZYR Russian Vodka as well as something unique and delightfully different -- wine ice cream in several different and inventive flavors! Make your reservations early as this annual event is limited to just 320 reservations!

Day 3: Grand Tasting

Saturday, September 6, 2008

Enjoy the scenic grounds of SPAC as you wander among spacious tents and sample vintages from over 200 wineries and savor delectable treats from over 20 well-known regional restaurants. This day long event also features seminars with noted food and wine personalities, the chance to bid on luxury items and exceptional wines and a cooking demonstration you won't want to miss!

Reservations

Make your Reservations in Advance!

For Dinners and Live on Stage - Contact John Laura at 518.584.9330 ext. 121
For Grand Tasting - Contact SPAC Main Box Office at 518.587.3330 or Ticketmaster at 518.476.1000

Don't miss one of the most delectable events in Saratoga Springs! The Saratoga Wine and Food Festival has all the necessary components that make for an unforgettable epicurean happening -- Make your reservations now!! For more information, click here or