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Hope you joined us last year for this exciting event! Stay tuned for 2010 programming details.
The Saratoga Wine & Food and Fall Ferrari Festival presented by The Italian Trade Commission
September 10-12
Saratoga Performing Arts Center is joining forces with the Saratoga Automobile Museum combining two exciting events into one extraordinary happening!! The Festival is a major fundraising effort to benefit classical programming at SPAC and the educational programs of the Auto Museum.
The Saratoga Wine & Food Festival is a three-day festival in its 9th year. Each year attendance increases, with 2008 attendance up by 30% compared to 2007 - we are one of the Northeast's fastest growing Wine & Food Festivals. Our location, and particularly the time of year that we host the festival, in addition to the restaurants and wineries who commit to coming each year make this event more and more popular.
Both Saratoga Performing Arts Center (one of the oldest cultural icons in the region), and Saratoga Automobile Museum are set in a 2,400 acre park preserve distinguished by classical/beaux-arts architecture, natural springs and geysers, the historic Gideon Putnam resort and Roosevelt Baths & Spa, an 18-hole golf course, and two pools - the Victoria Pools and Peerless Pool. The Park, est. 1912, is listed as a national landmark.
Fine Wine, Fine Food and Fine Cars . . .what could be better?!
FESTIVAL OVERVIEW
Ticketholders must be 21 years of age to be admitted.
THUR, SEPT 10
Ferrari's Arrive - 50 anticipated
6:30 PM - Wine Dinners
Join SPAC at select regional restaurants for a night of laughter, Italian-inspired cuisine and fabulous Italian wines.
FRI, SEPT 11
10:30 - Road Tour for Ferrari & Maserati owners through the Adirondacks with lunch on Lake George at the historic Lake George Club
7:00 PM - Serata Italiana
Gala in the Hall of Springs - the not-to-miss party of the year! Dine and decant select wines, dance to live music.
SAT, SEPT 12
Noon - Grand Tasting & Ferrari Auto Show
A fun, engaging atmosphere of informed and generous industry professionals. Sample rare vintages, learn and share at interesting seminars, raffle drawing for an extravagant week for four in Umbria, Italy, and hundreds of silent auction items to bid on.
3:30 PM - Live Auction
Place bids on rare wines and one-of-a-kind luxuries. Dessert and champagne will be served.
FESTIVAL DETAILS
Ticketholders must be 21 years of age to be admitted.
THUR SEPT 10
6:30 PM
Fine Wine Dinners $100 (inclusive)
In the Area's Finest Restaurants
Italian-inspired cuisine paired with Italian wines for your enjoyment and education. Dinners are hosted by specially selected wineries giving you an opportunity to discuss fine dining and perfect wine accompaniments.
- Angelo's 677 Prime
Antinori / Italy
- Beekman Street Bistro
Planeta / Italy
- Chianti Il Ristorante
Banfi Vintners / Italy
- Maestro's
Mionetto Prosecco / Italy
- The Mouzon House
Camaleon (Made from Organic Grapes) / Argentina
- Prime at Saratoga National
Mauro Sebaste / Italy
FRI SEPT 11
10:30 AM
Adirondack Mountain Road Tour $45
(Ferrari & Maserati drivers only).
A spirited 1 1/2 hour drive through the Adirondacks and lunch at the historic Lake George Club. Luxuary Comitti Italian Mahogany Motorboats available for demonstration rides.
7:00 PM
Serata Italiana $125
Gala in the gorgeous, neoclassical Hall of Springs
An exclusive invitation to attend one of the most widely anticipated events of the year. Dine and decant select wines, dance to live music. Cocktail attire. Reserve early as seating is limited.
SAT SEPT 12
8:00-10:00 AM
Ferrari Registration $260
(includes two tickets to the Grand Tasting)
NOON
Grand Tasting & Ferrari Auto Show admission $80
Featured in Elegant Tents and throughout the SPAC Grounds
A veritable feast for the senses, the Grand Tasting is a must-do for epicureans everywhere!
- Succulent food and vintages from more than 200 wineries
- New this year - a Ferrari Auto Show! Thirty to Fifty Ferraris anticipated
- Silent Auction with hundreds of must have items to bid on
- Learn and share at a range of interesting lectures and seminars
- Win a trip to Italy! Raffle details below
- Fun, engaging atmosphere of informed and generous professionals
- The gorgeous panorama of upstate New York in early fall
3:30 PM
Live Auction of Luxuries
Auction Tent
(admission included with Grand Tasting ticket)
Bid on exclusive luxuries such as tickets to every 2009 SPAC performance (with preferred parking), dinners, rare wines, fabulous destination packages and so much more! Raffle winner for Trip to Italy will be drawn.
WIN A TRIP TO ITALY
Raffle Tickets $100
Odds of winning 1 in 350!!
Winner will be drawn at the Grand Tasting Live Auction
The raffle winner must be at least 21, but need not be present to win.
An extravagant week for four at Palazzo Santi Terzi in Umbria Italy.
Set amidst ancient ruins, terraced gardens, abbeys and piazzas you will find Palazzo Santi Terzi, in the romantic little jewel of a town, San Gemini, which is famed throughout Europe for its mineral springs. Formerly the summer home of neoclassical sculptor Canova, the Palazzo, overlooking age-old vineyards and olive groves, offers old-world charm with high ceilings and beautiful stonework, gourmet kitchen, 3 fireplaces, a large library, private garden and pool. For your convenience, you will find satellite tv, a large video collection, internet access, bbq and bicycles. Suitable for up to 14 people. Less than one hour from Rome and two hours from Florence. PalazzoSantiterzi.it
Winner is responsible for all applicable taxes, airfare value limited to $4,000. Some restrictions may apply due to holidays. Non-refundable for cash value.
Arts Inspire. Cars Invigorate.
Festival Sponsors
Star 101.3 FMOfficial Radio Sponsor
Tri City Rentals - Norman & Micki Massry
Turbine Services Limited - Ron & Michele Riggi
2009 Wine Dinner Participants
Winery: Antinori / Italy
Winery: Planeta / Italy
Winery: Banfi Vintners / Italy
Winery: Mionetto Prosecco / Italy
Winery: Cameleon (Made from Organic Grapes) / Argentina
Winery: Mauro Sebaste / Italy
2009 Grand Tasting Participants
(as of 7/9/09)
The Cock 'n Bull
Official Hotel for the Saratoga Wine & Food and Fall Ferrari Festival
11 Excelsior Avenue
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
518-226-0538 ext. 7804
Special rates are offered at all of these hotels when you mention Saratoga Wine & Food and Fall Ferrari Festival . The Courtyard by Marriott asks that you book by August 10. Please contact the hotels directly for reservations.
518-587-1500
866-890-1171
518-584-4550
518-584-9600
888-866-3591
518-584-1775