SEDONA WINEFEST
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THURSDAY, AUGUST 10, 2023 kendra@dawningpr.com | 480.220.6051
14th Annual Sedona Winefest Returns September 23-24, 2023
Two-day festival among the red rocks to feature 24 award-winning Arizona wineries, live music, local breweries and distilleries, food trucks + artisan vendors
(SEDONA, Ariz.) – On September 23-24, 2023 the Sedona Winefest will be returning for its 14th annual celebration at the Sedona Posse Grounds Park (525 Posse Ground Rd., Sedona, Arizona 86336), with a Kick Off Party at Sound Bites Grill on Friday, September 22nd. Sponsored by the Arizona Office of Tourism and the Verde Valley Wine Consortium, the two-day, nationally recognized wine festival will feature 24 award-winning Arizona wineries, food trucks serving local cuisine, a variety of artisan vendors, live music featuring DJ Pablonious Funk and Moon Tsunami on Saturday, The Naughty Bits on Sunday, and – for the first-time ever – local breweries and distilleries.
“This festival continually brings in wine lovers from across the nation and is a huge draw for the city that celebrates a myriad of things that makes Sedona such a unique destination,” said Sedona Winefest Founder Sandy Moriarty. “We look forward to making this year better than ever and enjoying all that Sedona has to offer in a setting unlike any other.” The famous two-day festival, held from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. on Saturday, September 23rd and Sunday, September 24th, will feature a number of local food trucks, award-winning wines from the state’s best wineries, with winemakers in attendance from each of the state’s three wine growing regions, including:
• 1764 Vineyards
• Alcantara
• Arizona Stronghold
• Bodega Pierce
• Caduceus / Merkin
• Chateau Tumbleweed
• Cella Winery
• Copper Horse Vineyard
• Coronado Vineyards
• Cove Mesa Vineyards
• Da Vines Vineyard
• Elgin Winery
• Four Tails Vineyard
• High Lonesome Vineyards
• Grand Canyon Wine CO.
• Javelina Leap
• Laramita Cellars
• Oak Creek Winery
• Omphalos Winery
• Page Springs Cellars
• Southwest Wine Center
• Su Vino Winery
In addition to the 24 wineries featured, That Brewery, Diamond Distillery, Elgin Distillery and Seedlip non-alcoholic cocktails will be pouring their offerings for the non-wine drinkers in attendance.
Local food trucks that will be on-site include Merkin Gelato, Merkin Kebab, Malta Joe’s Baked Goods, Batchelor’s Pad BBQ, and Lobstar, complemented by food samplings from other vendors, including Maribel Cake Design, Virgin Cheese, Peace Love & Smoked Cheese, Sedona Divine Olive Oils & Vinegars and Carmella’s Joy.
Other local artisans and vendors include Eagle Eye Barrels, Bearded Makers, Choice Creative Culture, Sounds Bites Store, Room with a View, Oak Creek Apple Company and Tahoe Kitchen Co.
Early bird online tickets are available at www.sedonawinefest.com for $35/person and include full festival access, a commemorative glass and eight wine tasting tickets. Day-of, at the door tickets will be available for $45/person. Non-wine drinkers will be charged a general admission price of $10/person kids under the age of 18 (accompanied by an adult) will receive complimentary access.
To attend the Kick Off Party at Sound Bites Grill on Friday, September 22nd – which is a fundraiser for the Verde Valley Wine Consortium – featuring musicians Will Donato, Blake Aaron and Michael Paul, visit www.brownpapertickets.com/event/6108221?date=2390239.
For more information on the 14th Annual Sedona Winefest, visit www.sedonawinefest.com or email sedonawinefest23@gmail.com.
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