Saturday, August 18, 2012

Tickets are selling fast for the Shores of Erie International Wine Festival

AMHERSTBURG Tickets are selling fast for the Shores of Erie International Wine Festival, with single Saturday tickets sold out.

Festival director Kelly O’Rourke said Saturday access is still available but only by buying a weekend pass to the festival, which runs Sept. 6 to 9 on the grounds of Fort Malden National Historic Site, 100 Laird Ave.

There are two weekend passes to choose from – Friday to Sunday for $50 or Thursday to Sunday for $75. Weekend passes are only available by phone (519-730-1001) or at the festival’s office, 268 Dalhousie St., Monday to Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Advance tickets for Thursday are $30, Friday is $20 and Sunday $15. Single tickets are available at all Scotiabank, CIBC and Windsor Family Credit Union locations in Essex County.

The all-ages festival offers food, wine and entertainment in an outdoor setting. Hours are Thursday and Friday from 5 to 10 p.m., Saturday noon to 10 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 7 p.m.

Visit the festival’s website at soewinefestival.com or load an app onto your mobile phone to get all the latest updates. Apps are available through iTunes or Googleplay