Appel Farm Music & Wine Festival Set for October 3rd, 2015
Join music and wine lovers alike as they celebrate regional musicians, wineries and artists at the Appel Farm Music & Wine Festival on Saturday, October 3, 2015 from 12:00 to 6:00 pm. Appel Farm is partnering with the Vintage Atlantic Wine Region to feature 15 wineries from the region’s unique wine trails spanning NJ, PA, DE and MD.
Visitors will also listen to acclaimed musicians from the Delaware Valley as well as sample specialty vintage wines. Regional musicians at the Festival include Steppin’ Razor, an original roots-rock-reggae band, No Good Sister, a female vocal Americana trio from Philadelphia; South Jersey’s own rockabilly/cabaret Swing that Cat; and Nancy Micciulla, an acoustic pop songwriter from Delaware.
Featured Vintage Atlantic Wine Region wineries include Amalthea Cellars, Auburn Road Vineyard and Winery, Bellview Winery, Coda Rossa Winery, DiMatteo Vineyards, Harvest Ridge Winery, Hawk Haven Vineyard & Winery, Monroeville Vineyard & Winery, Paradocx Vineyard, Plagido’s Winery, Tomasello Winery, Wagonhouse Winery, and more to come!
Visitors can also browse the artisan fair, create art at the Discover Your Arts tent, and enjoy food from local culinary artists. Families are welcome to bring the kids and play in our inflatable fun Kids Zone. Avid cyclists can join a pre-Festival cycling tour of Salem County to see the beautiful countryside including some of the featured wineries from the Festival.
“We’re excited to host this celebration of the musicians, wineries, artists and businesses of the Delaware Valley and offer an event that the entire family can enjoy! I hope families take advantage of our great facilities to stay the weekend as well. Our overnight experience will make memories that last a lifetime,” exclaims Cori Solomon, Executive Director of Appel Farm. VIP tickets are also available which provide access to the Festival one hour prior to gates opening, VIP parking, and access to the exclusive VIP comfort tent to meet the winemakers and enjoy refreshments. Limited VIP tickets will be sold. As a unique twist to traditional wine festivals, guests are invited to stay overnight in Appel Farm’s modern housing facilities to enjoy additional festivities including dinner, private concert, dessert wine pairing with s’mores and breakfast the next morning.
Tickets can be purchased at: https://appelfarm.org/Appel_Farm_Music_Wine_Festival_TicketInformation
About Appel Farm
Appel Farm Arts & Music Center is a non-profit regional arts center in Southern New Jersey specializing in transformative experiences for people of all ages and backgrounds through the arts. On-site programs bring together diverse communities through the prestigious overnight summer arts camp, year-round arts classes, festivals and performances. Appel Farm also partners with schools and community organizations to offer arts education programs, professional development, retreats, and artist residencies. More information about Appel Farm can be found at www.appelfarm.org or by calling (856) 358-2472.
Appel Farm Arts & Music Center events are made possible in part by funds from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts/Department of State, a Partner Agency of the National Endowment for the Arts, and the Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation. Sponsors for the Music & Wine Festival include Wedgewood Pharmacy and South Jersey Tourism Corporation. Additional funding sources include foundations, corporate supporters and individual contributions by friends, Trustees and alumni of Appel Farm.
