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Willcox Wine Country holds wine tasting festivals twice each year at Railroad Park in historic Downtown Willcox. Our next wine event is: May 19 & 20, 2012 |
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Visit Willcox in May for our Willcox Wine Country Spring Festival!
The Willcox Wine Country Festival is a two-day fun-filled event at historic Railroad Park in downtown Willcox. Just an hour's drive east of Tucson on I-10 - the Willcox Wine Country Festival is a perfect getaway for Phoenix & Tucson residents. It's not too far, but feels a world away. Your $10 tasting fee includes 6 wine tastings, a commemorative glass & live entertainment. Additional tasting tickets may be purchased at the hospitality kiosk.
Saturday May 19th Nowhere Man and a Whiskey Girl with Buzz and the Soul Senders Buzz and the Soul Senders is a versatile group of talented musicians from southern Arizona with a strong background in blues and funky soul. Listen to songs at: www.soulsenders.com Sunday May 20th Fatigo and local favorites from Bisbee, Nowhere Man and a Whiskey Girl Nowhere Man and a Whiskey Girl will be play an eclectic mix of styles along with their own critically acclaimed songs. Nowhere Man & a Whiskey Girl have received rave reviews of their most recent CD "Children of Fortune". Not only is their music uniquely "Arizona" it is an exciting update of the Folk/Americana genre. With solid and emotive songwriting, Derrick's wonderful guitar work and Amy's amazing voice, it's easy to see why they are a beloved fixture of the Willcox Wine Country events. www.nowheremanandawhiskeygirl.com Fatigo (featuring Mike Montoya) will also play on Sunday. Spanning Pop, Lounge, Folk, Jazz, Blues, Rock, Bossa Nova, Mariachi & many other sounds in exciting and unexpected ways, Fatigo will keep you guessing about what sound and feeling is coming up next. One thing is certain - Fun! Check out Fatigo at: www.fatigomusic.com
Wine: Of course we'll have wine! More than 60 wines from over 13 wineries will be available at our event and many will be debuting their new wines (see full list below). Food: Food will be provided by Dragoon Cafe http://www.dragoonmarketplace.mysite.com/ See the bottom of our winery list below for more details. Other vendors will be available as well, including Tubac Olive Oil & Balsamic Vinegars. TRUST ART Giveaway: On Saturday the 19th at 4:00 pm, TRUST the gallery will give away an original artwork by a local artist. Everyone who buys a bottle of wine will be entered in the drawing. The winner must be present to accept the prize. Drawing will take place in the park at 4:00pm. See the artwork TRUST is donating at www.facebook.com/trustgallery TRUST ART Event: On Saturday the 19th from 1:00-3:00pm TRUST the gallery will hold a silent auction right across the street at the Keeling Schaefer Vineyards Willcox tasting room. Stop by and bid on your favorite piece(s) and then come back to the park for more tasting, food and live music! Auction winners will be announced in the TRUST gallery space at the Keeling Schaefer Vineyards tasting room promptly at 3:00pm. Preview some of the auction items at the TRUST Facebook page. www.facebook.com/trustgallery Stay for the whole weekend! Quality Inn Willcox is offering special rates ($39.99 per night) for the WWC Festival. There's a lot more to do in Willcox Wine Country than just the wine! Visit Arizona Vines & Wines for a list of other places to stay and activities for the whole family. View Historic Railroad Avenue Park in a larger map |
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Gallifant Cellars Visit the Gallifant CellarsWebsite: |
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Lawrence Dunham Vineyards Visit the Lawrence Dunham Vineyards Website: |
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Sand-Reckoner Vineyards Visit the Sand-Reckoner Vineyards Website: |
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Pillsbury Wine Company Visit the Pillsbury Wine Company Website: |
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Kief-Joshua Vineyards Visit the Kief-Joshua Vineyards Website: |
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Arizona Stronghold Vineyards Visit the Arizona Stronhold Vineyards Website: |
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Carlson Creek Vineyard Visit the Carlson Creek Vineyards Website: |
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Coronado Vineyards Visit the Coronado Vineyards Website: |
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Keeling Schaefer Vineyards Visit the Keeling Schaefer Vineyards Website: |
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Page Springs Cellars Visit the Page Springs Cellars Website: |
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Kokopelli Vineyards Visit the Kokopelli Winery Website: |
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Zarpara Vineyard Visit the Zarpara Vineyard Website: |
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Dragoon Cafe Dragoon Cafe specializes in SW inspired made-from-scratch fresh foods, desserts, drinks and catering. We're thrilled to be part of the 2012 Willcox Wine Festival! Our Flourless Chocolate Torte is specially made to go with the great red wines offered @ the festival... In addition, our new entree of: Wild Alaskan Salmon Burgers served with a homemade Dill Sauce is especially tasty paired with the local white wines. We'll also be offering: Red Wine Bleu Cheese, Sirloin, Veggie, or Green Chile Burgers, Chicken Pecan Green Chile Burritos and much more.... Visit the Dragoon Cafe Website: |
For a full list of Arizona Wineries see www.arizonawine.org
