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Wilmington Wine and Chocolate Festival – Wine and Chocolate Marketplace Final Day
February 1, 2015 @ 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
$15
Sip. Nibble, Shop & Sigh.
The festival returns Saturday and Sunday for two delight-filled days. Festivalgoers will sample delectable products for sale, as they explore 50 shops along our European Street Marketplace. This year we’ve added a children’s element to the festival. On Saturday and Sunday the Riverview Room will alternate (on the hour), between Special Children’s Events and Food Demos(Children’s activities will be upstairs in the Riverview Room). We are also very excited to be joined by Handmade Wilmington Artisan Co-Op on Sunday only. They will be set up along the Coastline Center’s expansive front deck.
Sip.
North Carolina vineyards and wineries will come from far and wide. The rolling hills of Yadkin Valley, with its picture perfect Grape Growers’ Vineyards increase their participation with the addition of Shadow Springs and Windsor Run Cellars, along with the return of Flint Hill Vineyards, award winning “Best in Show” 2013. Participants heading east include Ginger Creek Vineyards and returning favorite Muscatine’s like Stephens Vineyard & Winery and Duplin Winery to name just a few. We are very excited to have such a wonderful variety this year!We will have a dozen participating vinters, with a very nice balance of both the dry wines and sweeter wines.
Nibble.
Sample the sweet sensations offered by the region’s signature chocolatiers who have perfected the art of creating and crafting fine chocolate. Experience some of the latest unique specialty foods now available.
Shop.
How about some immediate gratification? Purchase more delights to enjoy at the festival or take your happiness home in a bag, box, or special order-just in time for Valentine’s. At the festival, enjoy a glass or two. To prolong the pleasure after your return home, purchase a bottle or a case, or even more. All wine, chocolates, and art is available for purchase and enjoy long after your visit. Our generous vendors who donate countless product tastings, time, and labor to prepare for this event will appreciate your patronage. Take advantage of their show specials and discounted prices available only during the festival.
Sigh.
Nothing evokes pleasure more than wine and chocolate. As you revel in the best of the good things of life,t ake time to appreciate the work of our fine artisans and enjoy a repast from one of our fine food purveyors. Relax and learn from the experts new ways to enjoy wine and/or chocolate at a demonstration or informal talk.
Relax with friends at the seating areas inside our European-style Marketplace or outside on the Riverview Terrace overlooking the scenic river. The sights and attractions from Wilmington’s lovely historic downtown will be the perfect compliment to your Wilmington Wine & Chocolate Festival experience.
The Wilmington Wine and Chocolate Festival is produced by the Volunteer Older Citizens Action League (V.O.C.A.L.). V.O.C.A.L. is a non-profit organization dedicated to serving seniors and supporting senior citizens in the greater Wilmington community. The Wine and and Chocolate Festival is the primary fundraising initiative for V.O.C.A.L. enabling the organization to provide services to many community needs of seniors in the Wilmington community.
For more information, contact the event organizers:
Marianna Stacy
910.512.9948
Joyce Edwards
910.622.1255
Charlotte Rosenberg
910.508.7925
