Mackinaw Valley Vineyard Annual Music and International Wine and Beer Festival

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Annual Music and International Wine and Beer Festival is hosted May, 26th 11am to 11pm and May, 27th 12 to 6pm in the pavilion at Mackinaw Valley Vineyard in Mackinaw with bands performing at the lake gazebo and in the pavilion.  There will be an abundance of unique wines and beers from six continents featured for tasting to stimulate even the most discerning palates and all wines and beers can be purchased at the event.   Throughout both days Mackinaw Valley Vineyard will feature music from some of the best area bands.  They have Matt Curry and the Fury, Sister Groove and the Cross Town Jam, The Lions Club will run the food concessions with the proceeds going to charity.  Ropp Jersey Cheese, local artisan cheese maker, will have their tasting booth of handcrafted fresh cheeses to add to the wine and beer tasting experience.  Admission is $10 per person and includes a souvenir glass and 5 tasting tickets; additional tickets are available for purchase. Ages 13-20 $5 per person and 12 and under free.  More information is available by phoning 309-359-WINE or on the web at www.mackinawvalleyvineyard.com or Facebook-Mackinaw Winery

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