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Flavorfest promises feast of food and fun
By EPHRATA REVIEW
Ephrata Review
Published: May 15, 2008 11:33 AM EST
MANHEIM - The Great Pennsylvania FlavorFest will be held Memorial Day weekend, May 24
and 25, on the grounds of the Mount Hope Estate and Winery.
It is a
collaborative effort of the Winery and the Pa. Dutch Convention &
Visitors Bureau.
The Great Pennsylvania FlavorFest, with the help of
signature partners Pennsylvania Preferred and the Pennsylvania Guild of
Craftsmen, will present Pennsylvania's diverse culinary, beer and wine
offerings and the finest in Pennsylvania artisan crafts in a country
festival setting complete with family-friendly entertainment
Special
guests, celebrity chef Jim Coleman and nationally-known beer and spirits
connoisseur Lew Bryson, will each conduct two entertaining presentations on
both Saturday and Sunday.
Festivalgoers can partake in a tasting
tour of Pennsylvania wine country as 15 of the area's finest wineries
sample and sell their featured wines. Beers from well-established
Pennsylvania breweries will provide a refreshing alternative for those who
prefer hops to grapes.
The abundance of Pennsylvania's backyard
bounty will overflow from a wide variety of specialty food vendors,
providing samples of the unique and taste tempting products available for
purchase. Many of these vendors proudly carry the PA Preferred label,
indicating that at least 60 percent of the raw product was grown and
harvested in the Commonwealth, or (for items like chocolate) 100 percent of
the final manufacturing process and packaging was done in Pennsylvania, and
meets any required quality standards.
A Helping
Hand
FlavorFest is dedicated to more than the celebration of
Pennsylvania foods. It is dedicated to making sure there is enough food for
everyone in Pennsylvania. That is why FlavorFest will donate $1 for every
ticket sold to the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank. The Food Bank
distributes more than 15 million pounds of food and grocery products every
year to more than 500 soup kitchens, shelters, and food pantries in 27
central Pennsylvania counties. These agencies directly feed thousands of
hungry families throughout central Pennsylvania. The main raised will be
used by the Food Bank for grocery purchases from US Foods, a sponsor of the
FlavorFest.
Artisan and Craft Creations
Delectable dishes
won't be the only creations on display during FlavorFest. Thirty artisans
vetted by, and members of, the Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen will sell
one-of-a-kind items from a variety of disciplines including pottery,
jewelry, leather, glass, basketry, photography and more that will pique the
interest of even the most discerning shopper. Fascinating demonstrations by
these skilled and highly respected artisans will be ongoing throughout the
weekend.
Don't miss the opportunity to be part of this exciting new
event to kick off the summer, Saturday and Sunday, May 24 and 25 11 a.m. -
6 p.m. Saturday and 11a.m. - 5p.m. Sunday. Admission is $15.95 for adults
and $6.95 for children ages 5 to 11. Call 665-7021 or visit www.GreatPAFlavorFest.com for
further information. Mount Hope Estate and Winery is located on the grounds
of the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire, Route 72, a half mile south of the
Pa. Turnpike Exit 266, 15 miles north of Lancaster and 14 miles east of
Hershey.
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