Food & Wine Festivals/Conventions & Shows

3rd annual Orange County Food and Wine Festival on April 21st, 2012 (Preview and Tickets)

April 18, 2012 todd elliot

Third Annual Orange County Food and Wine Festival

Bigger and Better Than Previous Fundraiser

Costa Mesa, CA – March 21, 2012 – Organizers of the Orange County Food and Wine Festival announced today an expanded lineup of key sponsors including wineries, restaurants, and sponsors that will participate in the third annual event scheduled for Saturday, April 21, 2012 from 6 to10 p.m. at sponsor Crevier Classic Cars www.crevierclassiccars.com, Orange County‘s premier classic and exotic vehicle sales, storage and event venue. VIP and regular tickets are available at www.ocfoodandwine.com.

The Orange County Food and Wine Festival will feature food and wine tastings from California wineries and top Orange County restaurants, along with silent and live auctions.At the conclusion of the evening, one lucky person will get his or her ticket drawn for an opportunity to draw the possible winning envelope worth a brand new 2012 Mini Cooper, compliments of Crevier BMW/Mini Cooper www.crevierbmw.com, event sponsor and co-host, also one of the largest BMW dealerships in the U.S.

Restaurant participants include: Mr. Stox, Ruth’s Chris Steak House, The Catch, The Winery Restaurant, The Meat House, Mother’s Market & Kitchen, Quattro Caffe, Marché Moderne, and Top Class Gourmet Pizza & Eatery.

Wineries include AmByth Estate, Arrow & Branch, Cass Wines, Corté Riva Vineyards, Cerro Prieto Vineyard & Cellars, Jack Creek Cellars, Laraneta, Pear Valley Estate Wine, Sylk Cellars, Stacked Wines, and Wiens Family Cellars. Tequila Fortaleza will also be served.

Major auction donor sponsors include the TravelStore; Food Network; Santa Ynez Inn; Creative Window Designs; Guccini Fine Italian Men’s Wear; Newport Beach Vineyards & Winery; Author & KABC Radio Host Susan Irby, The Bikini Chef; Hacienda Sepulveda Hotel & Spa; and Jonata Wines.

Joseph Carpello, Event Co-Chair said, “It’s looking like this year’s event will be bigger and even better than last year.” He added, “We are pleased to have partnered with Arts & Services for Disabled, Inc. to help raise money for this wonderful charity.” ShelterBox is another charity that will receive proceeds from this event along with other worthy local and international projects funded through the Rotary Foundation.

Local restaurants, wineries, and businesses that would like to participate still have time to sign up. Just call or email Joseph Carpello at [email protected] or (714) 529-0111.

About the Orange County Food and Wine Festival

Founded in 2009 by the Brea Rotary Charitable Fund, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, the purpose of the Orange Country Food and Wine Festival is to create a fun and exciting experience that showcases delicious foods and wines while raising money for worthy local and international charitable programs.