Schedule
Fall’s weekend destination event: The Saratoga Wine & Food and Fall Ferrari Festival - one of the fastest growing festivals in the country featuring the fastest cars in the world. An epicurean dream’s in the celebrated Saratoga Springs, New York. Presented by the Italian Trade Commission.
FRIDAY SEP 9
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Adirondack Road Tour
and Luncheon - 10:30 AM BUY TICKETS
Saratoga Automobile Museum and Lake George Club
Tour for Ferrari and Maserati drivers leaves from the Saratoga Auto Museum for a spirited 1½ hour drive through the Adirondacks and delectable Italian luncheon at the historic Lake George Club.Featuring authentic specialty products and wines of Italy. $75. |
Serata Italiana: Live on Stage Gala 7:00 PM BUY TICKETS
SPAC Amphitheatre
Presented by our partners, the Italian Trade Commission: join Honorary Chairs Aniello Musella, Marcus Samuelsson, Adrienne Vittadini and Andrea Zagato for the once-a-year opportunity to wine and dine on SPAC’s famed stage. Live Auction of Luxuries sponsored by Chubb Personal Insurance. Reserve early – seating is limited. $150.
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| SATURDAY SEP 10
Kids Cooking Revolution with Marcus 10 AM -11 AM BUY TICKETS
Hall of Springs
Celebrity chef Marcus Samuelsson introduces kids to a lifelong love of healthy cooking – and eating! A once in a lifetime experience. Kids 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Kids $10, Adults $20/$5 off with Grand Tasting Ticket
Trade Tasting: Open to Trade Professionals - 11am-1pm
SPAC Grounds
Ticket information 518-584-9330 ext 122.
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Concours d’Italia 1pm-3:00pm
Concours Field Opens 1pm SPAC GroundsInvited classes of great Italian automobiles including Gerrar, Alfa Romeo, Lancia, Maserati, Lamborghini and Fiat-Abarth, judged by marque specialists. Awards begin at 3pm. |
Grand Tasting and Live Auction of Luxuries 1pm-4:30pm BUY TICKETS
SPAC Grounds
Live Auction sponsored by Chubb Personal Insurance
The crown-jewel of the weekend: 200 international wineries including an unparalleled Italian Pavilion that features a myriad of wines, spirits, and authentic products; the region’s top restaurants; world-class seminars and a live and silent auction of luxury items. A day dedicated to the epicurean in all of us; a celebration of all things fine. 21 and over. $75
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Italian Wine Seminar – Key Private Bank Invitation Only |
| 1pm |
Italian Pavilion Opens: Indulge in the real flavors of Italy |
| 2-3pm |
Italian Auto Design Seminar: Creating the Zagato Tz3 Stradale
Share an insider’s view of the creation of a new Italian dream car, with Andrea Zagato. |
| 1:30-2:30pm |
La Cucina Italiana Presents Anfora Wines
Presentation and guided tasting of beguiling and complex anfora wines.
In collaboration with The Italian Trade Commission. |
| 2:30-3:30pm |
Perusing the Peninsula with Kevin Zraly
Featuring Italian wines hailing from snow-capped to sun-kissed regions of Italy;
led by 2011 James Beard Award winner Kevin Zraly |
Join Marcus Samuelsson for cooking demos, a meet & greet,and book signing throughout the day!
Italian Automobile Exhibition 1pm-5pm
Exhibits of additional automobiles hosted by marque clubs, including more contemporary examples.
After Party Aperitivo : Celebrating Italian Cocktail Culture 7 pm BUY TICKETS
Hosted by SPAC’s Junior Committee
End the day at an exclusive lounge party. Savory foods, spirits, music & dancing: it’s the one party that will end much too soon. $45
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| SUNDAY SEP 11
Italian Sparkling Jazz Brunch and Auto Awards 11 am BUY TICKETS
An elegant brunch hosted at the classic Saratoga National Golf Course accompanied by live jazz, Italian wines and a most appropriately exquisite brunch to top off the weekend. $50
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