Waterfront Wine & Food Festival (August 10, 11)

The Lake Champlain Maritime Festival Welcomes the Waterfront Wine & Food Festival, presented by Farrell Distributing, August 10 & 11

The Lake Champlain Maritime Festival is pleased to welcome the Waterfront Wine & Food Festival, presented by Farrell Distributing, 5:00-9:00pm on Friday, August 10, and Noon-4:00pm and 5:00-9:00pm on Saturday August 11. The Waterfront Wine & Food Festival will take place at the Lake Champlain Maritime Festival in a tent in Burlington’s Waterfront Park, along the beautiful shores of Lake Champlain.

More than 40 exhibitors will participate and the event will feature more than 30 tables of wine from the most celebrated wine regions around the world! Enjoy live music, wines and gourmet foods from local restaurants in an intimate setting on Burlington’s waterfront. Attendees will enjoy Jim Parker Airshows at 7:30pm outside during band intermission.

TICKETS ON SALE MONDAY, JULY 9!!
Ticket Price: $50 advance; $60 at door
For tickets: FLYNN TIX; 802-86-FLYNN (802-863-5966) or www.flynntix.org
*A maximum of 500 tickets will be sold per session--so get your tickets, soon!

The 6th Annual Lake Champlain Maritime Festival

The Vermont Chamber of Commerce named the Lake Champlain Maritime Festival a Top Ten Vermont Summer Event. The Festival has grown tremendously and has become a destination for people in Vermont, the United States and Canada. Now heading towards its sixth year, the Festival is a four-day celebration of Lake Champlain, showcasing hundreds of exhibits throughout sites on the Burlington Waterfront (Burlington Boathouse, Perkins Pier, Spirit of Ethan Allen, Lake Champlain Ferries, US Coast Guard, Lake Champlain Community Sailing Center, ECHO Leahy Center, Burlington’s Waterfront Park and more) and musical performances (on multiple stages). Daily admission is free to most events with select events requiring admission.

Other Festival activities include: Kids Day Friday; Eco-Zone; Pirate 5k Run, presented by NEFCU; Vintage Boat Show; Evening Main Stage Concert Series, presented by Higher Ground; Mission Possible Adventure Race; Free Concert Series; sailboat and kayak rides; ALS Silent Auction; craft and international food vendors; Non-profit Exhibit Area showcasing community organizations.

“What really makes The Lake Champlain Maritime Festival special is that it offers something for everyone; it is a dynamic celebration for children, families and adults of all ages,” says Tara Perkins, Festival Spokesperson.

The Lake Champlain Maritime Festival’s mission is to celebrate the past, present and future of Lake Champlain and the Burlington Waterfront. The Festival is committed to enhancing the visibility and outreach of various non-profit organizations within our community. Please contact the LCMF office at (802) 482-3313 or visit LCMF online: www.lcmfestival.com; Facsimile: (802) 881-0570. *Kids age 12 and under free; glass, pets, alcohol, blankets, and coolers prohibited; events are rain or shine; dates, acts, and ticket prices subject to change without notice. The Festival is presented with generous support from its sponsors: Price Chopper, Harpoon Brewery, New England Federal Credit Union, Farrell Distributing, FOX 44/ABC 22/The CW; 104.7FM WNCS The Point; MP103 FM; and Burlington Free Press, NBT Bank, Stowe Mountain Resort, Earthlogic, Inc., Jolley Shortstop, Vermont Tent Company, Lake Champlain Transportation, Courtyard by Marriott, Minuteman Press, The Crate Escape, Lake Champlain Chamber of Commerce, O’Brien Brothers Agency, Inc., Casella All Cycle, Saint Michael’s College, Malletts Bay Records, Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Serena Fox Design, Outdoor Gear Exchange, Small Dog Electronics, Vermont Smoke and Cure, Klinger’s Bread Company, Cabot, INLU, City Sports and Monitor Promo.

For more than three-quarters of a century, Farrell Distributing has been bringing the highest quality wine, beer and non-alcoholic beverages to retailers throughout Vermont, catering to customers large and small. A third-generation Vermont family business, we distribute more than 750 wine brands from small family wineries to some of the largest and most trusted wine brands in the business. Along with many Vermont, national and regional beers and craft ales. Our diverse workforce and strong ties to the community help us provide exceptional service, value and variety to every corner of the state. For more information, please visitwww.farrelldistributing.com.