Sonoma County Harvest Awards Gala honors local wine, food and agricultural leaders
The Sonoma County Harvest Fair Board of Directors invites wine and food enthusiasts to attend the annual Harvest Awards Dinner. Only 500 tickets are available for this very intimate event held Sunday, September 27th at the Wells Fargo Center for the Arts. Be the first to find out who will take home the prestigious Sweepstakes & Best of Class Awards. Mingle with local winery executives, winemakers, and some of the finest chefs in Sonoma County that have participated in this year’s Sonoma County Harvest Fair Professional Food & Wine Competition
What you need to know:
Date & Time: Sunday, September 27, 2015 – Doors open at 4:30 pm for a Gala Wine and Food Reception, featuring award winning wines and small-bite appetizers from Harvest Fair’s professional food competition. Awards ceremony begins at 5:30 pm. A sumptuously prepared formal dinner, provided by John Ash & Co. will follow at approximately 6:30 pm.
Location: Wells Fargo Center for the Arts – 50 Mark West Springs Road in Santa Rosa.
Details: Sonoma County’s harvest season showcases the diversity of our local agricultural industry. The Harvest Awards Gala celebrates the region’s top winemakers, growers, microbrewers and culinary artists, while paying tribute to Sonoma County’s role as a leader in American agriculture. Join us at this exclusive event to find out which winery will win this year’s coveted “Sweepstakes” award from Harvest Fair’s Professional Wine Competition and which of your favorite eateries will take home the top “Restaurant Competition” prize.
In addition to honoring local pioneers for their wine and culinary excellence, the evening will celebrate Sonoma County’s agricultural leaders for their achievements. Honorees include:
- Dan Rotlisberger, Wine Grape Commission Board Member and Northbay Business Journal’s 40 Under 40 Award Winning Viticulturist, of Redwood Empire Vineyard Management, Inc. for Outstanding Young Farmer
- Marcus Benedetti, President of Clover Stornetta Farms, for Outstanding Young Person In Agribusiness
- Stephanie Larson, County of Sonoma’s Livestock Range Management Advisor UC Cooperative Extension, for Friend of Sonoma County Agriculture
- Bob & Shirley Dempel of Dempel Farming for Lifetime Contribution to Sonoma County Agriculture
- Trione Family of Trione Vineyards & Winery for Lifetime Contribution to the Sonoma County Wine Industry – “Methuselah Award”
- Brian Hunt of Moonlight Brewing Company for Award of Excellence In The Craft Beer Industry
- Kozlowski Farms for Award of Excellence in Local Food Production.
Help us celebrate industry leaders in agricultural production at this very special occasion. If you enjoy world class wine, gourmet dining and wine country living, this exclusive event is not to be missed. Tickets for the public are limited and available for $125 each at HarvestFair.org or at the Harvest Fair Box Office, which is located at 1350 Bennett Valley Road in Santa Rosa. Cocktail attire is recommended. To find out more, visit us online or call (707) 545-4200.
