The Finger Lakes Wine Festival at Watkins Glen International

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Finger Lakes Wine Festival at Watkins Glen International | July 12-14, 2013

The Finger Lakes Wine Festival, presented by Yancey’s Fancy New York Artisan Cheese, is the largest showcase of New York State wines and is held in July at world-renowned Watkins Glen International. Enjoy one-stop sipping and shopping from more than 90 wineries, pouring over 600 wines, and even a beer garden! The Festival also features a variety of arts and crafts vendors, jewelers, gourmet foods, live music and pace car rides around the historic racetrack.

Enjoy a Great Western Chardonnay Champagne Brunch or the Taster’s Banquet in the evening. Take a class from some of the region’s finest chefs, including cooking demonstrations and wine pairing, from the New York Wine & Culinary Center and wine seminars from the NY Wine & Grape Foundation. Kick off the weekend on Friday night during the Yancey’s Fancy Cheese Launch of the Lakes toga party.

There is always plenty of on-site camping available at Watkins Glen International to make your weekend safe and convenient.

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Ticket prices range from $30-$50, with discounts given to designated drivers and minors. Convenient on-site camping in the GEICO Grounds: Reserved Infield Camping and GEICO Caveman Campgrounds starts at just $50! The Launch of the Lakes toga party is $15 in advance and $20 regular. The Champagne Breakfast is $30 and the Saturday night Tasters Banquet is $65. For further information and to purchase tickets please call 866.461.7223 or visit the Finger Lakes Wine Festival Web site.

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