Slow food gathering

A release sent to us from Bob Bowles in Barnardsville

Saturday, August 8, 2009 from 4:00-7:00 pm at Asheville Outdoor Center on Amboy Road next to Carrier Park along the French Broad River in Asheville.

Bring your family and friends, chairs and blankets, and sit back and listen to great music while you watch the river flow by!!!

Check out the wines from several North Carolina wineries, including Raffaldini Vineyards & Winery, Lake James Cellars, and RagApple Lassie Vineyards. You'll hear from their representatives about how they see our area becoming a wine mecca. You can also purchase wine by the glass or bottle from Asheville's own Weinhaus.

Register in advance to learn wine-buying tips in a fun and educational session, How to Be Cool while Selecting Wines‚ presented by wine aficionado Mike Kolker. To pre-register for this session, visit www.slowfoodasheville.org/Events.htm.

Check out exhibits of local WNC food products that illustrate the unique and delicious quality of our area. Bring your own goodies for a summer evening picnic or purchase food at the event.
Make it a whole day! Come early and take a great float trip down the French Broad River with Asheville Outdoor Center. Visit http://www.paddlewithus.com to see the various float trips they have to offer.

This is a pivotal event for the future of Western North Carolina's Wine Industry, so plan to join us at Asheville Outdoor Center on Amboy Road next to Carrier Park along the French Broad River in Asheville. We'll share wine and food, and show our support for Asheville's first Wine and Food Festival in 2010!

To purchase advance tickets, visit www.slowfoodasheville.org/Events.htm. The cost is only $10.00 per person. This event is sponsored by Slow Food Asheville, RiverLink, Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project, and WNC Magazine. Right now is your chance to show support for what will be a fantastic Wine and Food Festival in 2010, so mark your calendar for August 8 from 4:00 to 7:00 pm.

If you would like to volunteer for this introductory event, please email info@slowfoodasheville.org. You will get a sneak peek at the plans for next year's big festival.