Festival hours run from noon to 6 PM. In addition to visiting with winery representatives and sampling their wines, attendees can view the works of local artisans and satisfy their appetites at the festival food tent provided by 13 Bones, a popular local restaurant.
Live music will be performed on Main Street throughout the
festival. The
lineup of artists includes: Jerry Chapman of Mount Airy, Doug Davis of
Winston-Salem, and Mediocre Bad Guys of Mount Airy. Headlining the music
lineup is: Eric and the Chill Tones of Greensboro, with lead singer Eric Chilton
serving as the official 2013 festival emcee. Chilton is better known as the
weather guru on WFMY in Greensboro.Downtown Mount Airy businesses will hold sidewalk sales and Main Street restaurants will be open during and after the festival for opportunities to sit down and dine.
Participating wineries include: Duplin Winery, Elkin Creek, Fiddlers Vineyard, Ginger Creek, Grassy Creek, Herrera Vineyards, Native Vines, Old North State, Round Peak, Slightly Askew, Southern Charm, Stonefield Cellars, Stony Knoll, Stony Mountain, Surry Cellars, Thistle Meadow, and Vineyards on the Scuppernong.
Tickets for the festival, sponsored by the Mount Airy Rotary, are $15 in advance and $20 at the gate. Also available are $5 tickets which do not include wine tastings. Tickets and further details are available online.
Learn more about Mount Airy HERE.
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