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Amid glowing reviews and excellent survey results from the first event, the
Cultural Council of Cortland County has decided make the Second
Annual Cortland Arts and Wine Festival even bigger and better. The
event will be held on Saturday, August 2, 2008 at Courthouse Park in
Cortland from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. – an extension of one hour.
The 2007 Festival featured 16 wineries, over 70 artists, six food vendors
and live music all day. The goal of the Cultural Council for 2008 is to
make this a premier event for New York State by increasing the number
of wineries to 24, increasing the number of artists to 80, increasing the
number of food vendors to seven, extending the live music for one hour
and promoting to tour groups.
“During the first Arts and Wine festival we surveyed the wineries, the
artists and spectators to find out what they liked and what they thought
might need improvement,” said David Beale, executive director of the
Cultural Council. “Much to our surprise for a first time event, the results
were extremely positive.”
Thirteen of the sixteen wineries responded to the survey and all said they
would return. They felt that the festival was well run and well promoted.
The wineries brought over 100 wines to be tasted. Mercer Dairy provided
a special treat with their new wine ice cream in four flavors.
Of the 26 artists who completed the survey, 25 said they would
participate next year. The majority said they did well with art sales and
three artists reported sales of over $500.00. The quality of the vendors on
a scale of one to ten averaged eight.
The food ranged from pulled pork dinners to the typical hamburgers and
hot dogs and from antipasto salads to fine desserts and gourmet cookies.
Almost everyone commented on the music which ranged from classical to
pop to Broadway and from instrumental groups to choral groups, duets
and soloists.
“I don’t know how many people - and vendors, told me that the great
atmosphere and music made this such a relaxing and friendly event,” said
David Blatchley, the project coordinator. “We had nice weather and a
gorgeous setting. What could be better than great wine, outstanding art,
pleasant music and good food?”
When the Cultural Council originally discussed the Arts and Wine
Festival, it was thought that, within a couple of years it would expand to a
two day event. However, the vendors overwhelmingly voted to keep it a
one-day event, at least for now. In any case, the event will be expanded by
one hour to 6:00 p.m. to give people an opportunity to have a dinner and
enjoy the festival. The timing is also a little more conducive to wine tasting.
In a few days, invitations will be sent to the wineries and artists to sign up
for the 2008 event. Wineries who wish to participate may contact David
Blatchley at 607-753-3534 or david@blatchley.info. Artists may contact
David Beale at 607-753-7786 or staff@cortlandevents.com. Food
vendors should contact Ann Finamore at 607-756-7617 or
thefinamores@hotmail.com and musicians may contact John Sikora at
607-758-3670 or mail@cortlandmusic.org.
Significant sponsors for 2007 included Reality Check, Alliance Bank and
Wal-Mart.
To purchase Advance Sale Discount Tickets via PayPal: Discount Tickets
For more about the wineries The Wineries
For a list of the artists: The Artists
For more about the food Vendors: Food
For more about the music: The Music
For more about our great sposnors: Sponsors
Cultural Council of Cortland County has decided make the Second
Annual Cortland Arts and Wine Festival even bigger and better. The
event will be held on Saturday, August 2, 2008 at Courthouse Park in
Cortland from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. – an extension of one hour.
The 2007 Festival featured 16 wineries, over 70 artists, six food vendors
and live music all day. The goal of the Cultural Council for 2008 is to
make this a premier event for New York State by increasing the number
of wineries to 24, increasing the number of artists to 80, increasing the
number of food vendors to seven, extending the live music for one hour
and promoting to tour groups.
“During the first Arts and Wine festival we surveyed the wineries, the
artists and spectators to find out what they liked and what they thought
might need improvement,” said David Beale, executive director of the
Cultural Council. “Much to our surprise for a first time event, the results
were extremely positive.”
Thirteen of the sixteen wineries responded to the survey and all said they
would return. They felt that the festival was well run and well promoted.
The wineries brought over 100 wines to be tasted. Mercer Dairy provided
a special treat with their new wine ice cream in four flavors.
Of the 26 artists who completed the survey, 25 said they would
participate next year. The majority said they did well with art sales and
three artists reported sales of over $500.00. The quality of the vendors on
a scale of one to ten averaged eight.
The food ranged from pulled pork dinners to the typical hamburgers and
hot dogs and from antipasto salads to fine desserts and gourmet cookies.
Almost everyone commented on the music which ranged from classical to
pop to Broadway and from instrumental groups to choral groups, duets
and soloists.
“I don’t know how many people - and vendors, told me that the great
atmosphere and music made this such a relaxing and friendly event,” said
David Blatchley, the project coordinator. “We had nice weather and a
gorgeous setting. What could be better than great wine, outstanding art,
pleasant music and good food?”
When the Cultural Council originally discussed the Arts and Wine
Festival, it was thought that, within a couple of years it would expand to a
two day event. However, the vendors overwhelmingly voted to keep it a
one-day event, at least for now. In any case, the event will be expanded by
one hour to 6:00 p.m. to give people an opportunity to have a dinner and
enjoy the festival. The timing is also a little more conducive to wine tasting.
In a few days, invitations will be sent to the wineries and artists to sign up
for the 2008 event. Wineries who wish to participate may contact David
Blatchley at 607-753-3534 or david@blatchley.info. Artists may contact
David Beale at 607-753-7786 or staff@cortlandevents.com. Food
vendors should contact Ann Finamore at 607-756-7617 or
thefinamores@hotmail.com and musicians may contact John Sikora at
607-758-3670 or mail@cortlandmusic.org.
Significant sponsors for 2007 included Reality Check, Alliance Bank and
Wal-Mart.
To purchase Advance Sale Discount Tickets via PayPal: Discount Tickets
For more about the wineries The Wineries
For a list of the artists: The Artists
For more about the food Vendors: Food
For more about the music: The Music
For more about our great sposnors: Sponsors
| 2007 Was a Huge Success - Now we're Gearing Up for and Even Bigger and Better Show in 2008 |
24 Great Wineries!
Plenty of Food
Over 80 Artists
Live Music All Day
| Goals for the 2008 Show |
Extend the Show
Time by One Hour
Time by One Hour
| New for 2008 Discounted Advance Sale Tickets to the Wine Tent Order Online Safely and Securely with PayPal. Click HERE Save $3.00 each |
The first 1,000 people to enter the
Wine Tents will receive this free
commemorative wine glass with the
Festival Logo and a Taster's Guide
Book. You may want to arrive early,
The wine tents open at Noon.
Wine Tents will receive this free
commemorative wine glass with the
Festival Logo and a Taster's Guide
Book. You may want to arrive early,
The wine tents open at Noon.
| Mark Your Calendar for Saturday, August 2, 2008 for the Second Annual Cortland Arts and Wine Festival. Bigger and Better! |
| To Purchase Your Advance Sale Discount Tickets online via PayPal, click HERE |
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