Join the Hunt family for a picnic to remember among their beautiful vineyards at twilight, at Hunt Country Vineyards, Saturday, August 18th, starting at 6:30pm. Enjoy a bounty of Finger Lakes-produced foods, prepared by Chef Mary Campbell of Medleys Cafe, including great locally-raised meats and fresh organic veggies from Jonathan & Caroline Boutard Hunt's Italy Hill Produce located right on the Hunt familyâ??s farm in Branchport on Keuka Lake.
â?¢ Tomatillo Gazpacho with Garlic Croutons
â?¢ Grilled Corn and Black Bean Salad with Cilantro
â?¢ Balsamic Glazed Grilled Vegetables
â?¢ Organically- & Locally-Raised 100% Grass-Fed Beef served with Fresh Herb and Gorgonzola Pesto over Wilted Greens
â?¢ Sweet and Sour Thai BBQ Free-Range Chicken
â?¢ Seasonal Dessert based on Local Fruit
Tickets include a glass of Hunt Country wine of your choice (adults) or grape juice (< 21), and a haywagon ride through the vineyards. Relax and serve yourself food when you wish. Additional wine will be available at a cash bar by-the-bottle and by-the-glass. Live music by Washington DC-based The Stick Mob, will feature vocalist and family member Suzanne Hunt. A tent will be available for inclement weather. Free parking.
The picnic will also witness the official opening of Hunt Countryâ??s Locavore Room, devoted to the sale of wonderful local foods and to the spirit of "supporting the home team"!
Seats are limited for this event, so purchase your tickets early. Adults $25, Minors $12.50, Children 6 and under FREE. A limited number of tickets may be available at special early-bird prices. For complete information and to purchase tickets, click www.HuntWines.com or call 800.946.3289.
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Hunt Country Vineyards, a sixth-generation family farm, and winery since 1981, is located at 4021 Italy Hill Road, Branchport, NY 14418 (Keuka Lake).