St. Michaels, MD: Columbus Day Wine and Food Festival

Oct 6, 2012
12:00 pm until 7:00 pm

St. Michaels, MD – Simpatico, Italy’s Finest celebrates Columbus Day with the 3rd Annual “Columbus Day Celebration of Italian & Spanish Wine, Food, & Art” in honor of explorer Christopher Columbus, on Saturday, October 6th, 2012 from Noon to 7 PM.  Christopher Columbus will be in attendance and will share tales of his exploration adventures, as part of the festivities planned for adults and children of all ages! The event will be held rain or shine in the tented parking lot adjacent to Simpatico.

All information is provided by the listing user and is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

On Saturday October 6th, starting at 12 Noon, this not-to-be-missed event will feature the following activities to the public at a cost of $20 per person, kids free;

• Italian and Spanish Wine Tastings of over 50 wines, Limoncello, Prosecco, & Bellinis, the famous 3 B’s of Italy: Barolo, Barbaresco, Brunello! Great opportunity to purchase great wines at special event prices! Plus special new introduction of wines to this area from the Lombardy and Calabria Regions.
• Italian Food tastings including , Cipriani Pasta, Jams, Pates, Cheeses, Ligurian Olive Oil (in honor of Columbus), Flavored Balsamics, Bruschetta, Chicken Pesto, Wild Boar Sauce, Desserts and more!
• Wonderful Artisan Goat Cheese Tastings from OberGood, from historic Sharpsburg, MD, with wine pairing tips, with great ideas for Holiday parties.
• Chef Demos from local chefs in St. Michaels and Easton, will perform cooking demonstrations in the tent and provide samplings.

• Meet Columbus and hear about his adventures in exploration, if anyone would like to come in costume, a prize will be given to the closest look-alike!
• Play Bocce Ball on a course set up adjacent to the tent for children of all ages!
• Trunk show of Murano Glass and Rampini Gubbio Tree ceramic ornaments
• Special pricing promotions for the wide range of wines will be offered, discounts on wine-related ceramic items and other items in the shop.  
• Gift Sets available: Food, Wine and ceramics packaged in attractive gift sets perfect for Hostess Gifts, Holidays and other special occasions.
• Discounts and specials offered with Event Wristband at selected St. Michaels shops and restaurants Saturday-Sunday.

Simpatico-Italy's Finest
104 Railroad Avenue
St. Michaels, MD
View map