| Toast the Coast at the 7th Annual Lake Michigan Shore Wine Festival |
June 16th at Weko BeachIt’s certainly no secret that Michigan is home to picturesque beaches and award-winning wineries. After five successful years that continues to attract over 4,000 wine and sun lovers each year, the Lake Michigan Shore Wine Trail is proud to once again pair these two local favorite attractions at the 7th Annual Lake Michigan Shore Wine Festival on Saturday, June 16th. Title sponsor, Southwest Michigan Tourist Council along with The Economic Growth Alliance (Partnership of Lake Township and City of Bridgman) and the Lake Michigan Shore Wine Country invite you to a serene summer day on a pristine beach to savor award-winning Michigan wines that are as spectacular as the sunsets. Live music will enhance the event which takes place under a “Big-Top Tent” overlooking beautiful Weko Beach from 1pm to 10pm. The festival is a showcase event where guests sample (tastes or by the glass) all of the wonderful Lake Michigan Shore Wine Trail locally-grown-and-produced varietals. Tasting Tickets are $1 per ticket--1 ticket for a taste and 5-7 tickets for a glass. Wrap this into a day filled with sun & sand, extraordinary cuisine from local restaurants, blues, pop/rock, R&B, and a dazzling sunset and you have one fantastic summer festival – ideal not only for wine aficionados but for the entire family! Band Line-up & Schedule:Mayor Ron Birmingham explains, “Bridgman is a small community on the shores of Lake Michigan, but for the past six years on the third weekend of June our Wine Fest event has been on the ‘must-do list’ of over 4,000 people. This event doubles the size of our town and shows off our beach, commerce, vineyards and orchards. It is an alliance of the City of Bridgman, Lake Township, the Chamber of Commerce, the Lake Michigan Shore Wine Country and Traffic PR & Marketing that makes this a great way to kick-off the summer.” Admission to the festival is $10 for ages 21 and older and includes a souvenir wine tasting glass. 12 and under are FREE. Advance admission tickets are $8, and are available at www.ticketweb.com or in person (cash only) at: Harding's Friendly Market Bridgman, MI is located off of I-94 at Exit 16. Drive north on Red Arrow Highway to stop light in Bridgman, then west on Lake Street. Parking and shuttle buses will be available at designated lots in Bridgman. No coolers allowed. Rain or shine event. ATM machine is available. For more information, check www.miwinetrail.com OR www.swmichigan.org or call 269.925.6301. Media only: Call Colleen Ryan at the number above for photos, interviews and media passes. Special Thanks to our Sponsors
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