7th Annual Highalndtown Wine Festival

This weekend make the trip to Southeast Baltimore for the 7th annual Highlandtown Wine Festival which celebrates the tradition of home wine making. This event has a nice feature in the Urbanite this month, check out the article here.

I look forward to sipping wine all day at this springtime event. Not only is there great food from Di Pasquales Deli , but live music and the old guy Bocce tournament are always entertaining. Everything starts looking better and better as the day goes on in beautiful Our Lady of Pompeii church courtyard, even the goats. There is a craft market this year, too. LannaBella from BEST will be there selling her organic teas, soaps, candles, and salves.

But the Homemade Wine Competition hosts some strong contenders. There is a limited supply of this good stuff, so get in line early and often!

Admission is $25 ($20 in advance) and includes a souvenir wine glass and 5 generous tastings.

Some news coverage here: http://wjz.com/video/?id=69550@wjz.dayport.com

Highlandtown Wine Festival April 26, 2009

Di Pasquale's Italian Market sponsor the sixth annual Highlandtown Wine Festival celebrating the tradition of home winemaking. The event, held at Our Lady of Pompei Convent Garden, features a Homemade Wine Competition, Wine Tastings, Bocce Tournament, food and music by Cold-Cold Heartbreakers.

This year the Highlandtown Wine Festival has invited over 25 vendors, merchants, and organizations to round out an already great afternoon! Browse local artisan crafts such as Mark Supik's wood turning, JersyGirlDesigns's bright springtime accessories, Monica Broere's ceramics, or chat with author Gary Helton about his books highlighting local Baltimore color in Highlandtown and beyond. This venue will not disappoint!

Sunday April 26th, 1-6pm.
Our Lady of Pompei Convent Garden on Father Petti Lane
(around the corner from Claremont & Conkling Streets)
Admission $25 ($20 in advance) includes a souvenir wine glass and five wine tastings.

For more information and tickets go to the official web site at www.HighlandtownWineFest.com.