The 2010 Saratoga Wine and Food Festival
The Saratoga Performing Arts Center will host the 2010 Saratoga Wine & Food Festival and Fall Ferrari Festival presented by The Italian Trade Commission Friday, September 10th through Sunday, September 12th in the Saratoga Spa State Park and at award-winning, local restaurants. This festival features fine dining, rare spirits, live music entertainment and educational seminars by experts. The event is highlighted by Celeberity Chef Lidia Bastianich conducting a book signing, world-class Italian auto designer Andrea Zagato's seminar on "Heritage of Italian Design" and the Grand Tasting and Ferrari Concours (presented by the Saratoga Autmobile Museum), on Saturday, September 11 with hundreds of superior wines from around the globe, gourmet food, delectable desserts, Italian coutoure, luxury auctions and Ferraris. The Saratoga Wine and Food Festival is an unforgettable and worthwhile experience for the connoisseur or novice.
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For more information on the Saratoga Wine and Food Festival and for a complete schedule of events, visit www.spac.org.
2010 Saratoga Wine & Food and Fall Ferrari Schedule
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 10
Adirondack Road Tour and Luncheon
10:30 a.m.
$50/person
Ferrari, Maserati, Alfa Romeo and Zagato-bodied automobiles will follow a 1 ½ hour route through the Adirondacks and Lake George area. Guests will have lunch at the historic Lake George Club and enjoy Comitti Italian mahogany speedboat rides.
Serata Italiana, Live on Stage Gala, Amphitheatre
7 p.m.
$150/person
Gala evening on SPAC’s Amphitheatre stage featuring exquisite Italian wines, an innovative Italian menu and dancing to live music. The Italian Trade Commission, Lidia Bastianich and Andrea Zagato will be honored.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 11
Grand Tasting and Ferrari Concours, SPAC
1 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
$75/person
· Vintages from more than 200 international wineries and innovative cuisine from the region’s top restaurants;
· Book signing by celebrity chef Lidia Bastianich of her newest bestseller, Lidia Cooks from the Heart of Italy;
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· Dedicated Italian Pavilion showcasing the Real Flavors of Italy. Italian wines, cheeses, olive oils and other specialty products at the pavilion hosted by the Italian Trade Commission.
· Seminars on Italian wines, cheeses and auto design (see www.spac.org for times)
· A Ferrari Concours with an emphasis on Zagato-bodied models and 100 Years of Alfa Romeo;
·Extensive silent auction featuring travel, dining and entertainment gift certificates, premium wines, boutique clothing and gift items and more.
Live Auction of Luxuries, SPAC
4:30 p.m.
Open to all Grand Tasting ticket holders
Live Auction, conducted by international wine expert and author Kevin Zraly, featuring exotic travel packages, custom jewelry, rare wines, SPAC tickets, original artwork and more. Prosecco and Italian desserts served.
After Party Aperitivo, South Portico, Hall of Springs
7 p.m. – 10 p.m.
$40/person
An exclusive lounge party offering savory food, spirits and live music in a relaxed atmosphere. Presented by SPAC’s Junior Committee and sponsored by Ketel One.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 12
Italian Sparkling Jazz Brunch, Saratoga National Golf Course
11:00 a.m.
$45/person
An elegant brunch at the Saratoga National Golf Course accompanied by live jazz and with an Italian couture fashion show. Sponsored by UBS Wealth Management.
For a full schedule of festival events and to purchase tickets, visit www.spac.org, call 518-584-9330 or visit SPAC’s Route 50 Box Office.
To learn more about the Italian Trade Commission and the Wines and Foods of Italy visit www.italianmade.com |
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