SIT. STAY. DRINK. REPEAT. HUDSON WINE FESTIVAL TO FEATURE FINE WINES AND RAISE FUNDS FOR ANIMAL RELATED CHARITIES

 

WHO: Wine and animal lovers of all ages will converge upon Hudson, Ohio to raise money for animal welfare in Summit County.

WHAT: The fourth annual Hudson Wine Festival, a benefit for Pawsibilities: The Humane Society of Greater Akron, featuring the Paws on Parade Kick-Off Event to benefit Hattie Larlham Doggie Day Care & Boarding

WHEN: *July 15, Wine & Wags VIP Preview Party 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

*July 16, Paws on Parade – Registration 9:00 a.m., Parade 10:00 a.m.,

Festival 1:00 – 9:00 p.m.

*July 17, Festival 1:00 – 6:00 p.m.

WHERE: 101 Village Way – adjacent to the Hudson Library & Historical Society in the First & Main Shopping District

WHY: Summit Charitable Events Foundation has partnered with Pawsibilities, the Humane Society of Greater Akron (HSGA) to hold the fourth annual Hudson Wine Festival July 15 -17, 2011.

The event will showcase fine wines from local, national and international producers.  Guests will enjoy musical entertainment, delectable food from Nosh Eatery & Creative Catering as well as wine education seminars, artists and exhibitors along with raffles throughout the weekend.  Adoptable pets from the Humane Society will also be on site and leashed pets are welcome!  Festivities kick off at 10:00 a.m. with the Paws on Parade event, coordinated by Hattie Larlham Doggie Day Care & Boarding.

In addition, the Wine & Wags VIP Preview Party will be held Friday, July 15 at 6:00 p.m. at Lake Forest Country Club where guests will be treated to mouth-watering hors d’oeuvres, along with premium wine tastings, entertainment and a silent auction.  VIP tickets are $90 in advance and $100 at the door and include a weekend pass for the festival.

Hudson Wine Festival tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door and include 10 tastings and a souvenir wine glass.  Additional tastings are 10 for $5 at the event.  Weekend passes are available for $30 in advance and $35 at the door.  Wines sampled on site will be available for purchase through all Discount Drug Mart locations in Northeast Ohio.

Event tickets can be purchased online at www.hudsonwinefestival.com as well as at The Learned Owl, Pawsibilities, The Humane Society of Greater Akron and at the Hattie Larlham Doggie Day Care facility, both located in Twinsburg.

Sponsors for the Hudson Wine Festival include:  Adams Reserve New York Extra Sharp Cheddar Cheese, First & Main Shopping District, Cascade Audi & Cascade Porsche, Wind River Associates, LLC, Neace Lukens, Ohio Magazine, Scriptype Publishing/Hudson Life, Suncrest Gardens, Payto Architects, The WineBuzz, WAKR / WONE / WQMX & AkronNewsNow.com, Keystone Components, Inc and ShopInHudson.com.

PARKING / ROAD CLOSURES:

Village Way from Library to Morse along with Morse Road from Clinton to Village Way will be closed from 7:00 a.m. Friday until 9:00 p.m. Sunday.  Media parking will be available throughout First & Main.  Please contact Debra Sherman at 330.256.8704 for press passes and additional information.

 

FOURTH ANNUAL HUDSON WINE FESTIVAL PLANS UNDERWAY

Hudson, Ohio (March 17, 2011) – Summit Charitable Events Foundation is pleased to announce the fourth annual Hudson Wine Festival, a benefit for Pawsibilities®, The Humane Society of Greater Akron.

The Hudson Wine Festival will showcase over 200 wines from local, national and international producers.  Guests will enjoy musical entertainment, delectable food, wine education seminars, artists and retail vendors along with various raffles throughout the weekend.

“We are excited to once again partner with Summit Charitable Events Foundation and First & Main in our continued efforts to rescue and find homes for abandoned, neglected and injured animals in our area.” said Karen Hackenberry, Executive Director for Pawsibilities®, The Humane Society of Greater Akron.

The Hudson Wine Festival will take place Saturday, July 16 from 1 – 9 p.m. and Sunday, July 17 from 1 –6 p.m. along Village Way in the beautiful First & Main shopping district.  Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door and include 10 tastings and a souvenir wine glass. Additional tastings are 10 for $5 at the event.

New this year is the “Paws on Parade” kick-off event to be held on Saturday, July 16 from 10 a.m. to Noon.  Coordinated by the Hattie Larlham Doggie Daycare & Boarding, dogs and their owners will have the opportunity to prance through downtown Hudson as well as enter contests for best costume, look-a-like, cutest dog and best dog trick.  “We are excited to partner with SCEF and Pawsibilities to kick-off this annual festival in a big way,” said Helen Herold, Event Director for Hattie Larlham.  “Our partnership with both of these organizations will benefit everyone involved and enhance this outstanding event.”

Tickets can be purchased online at www.hudsonwinefestival.com as well as at The Learned Owl, Pawsibilities, The Humane Society of Greater Akron office in Twinsburg and at the Hudson Heinen’s Village Market customer service desk.  Registration for the Paws on Parade event begins April 1st via the event website as well as in person at the Hattie Larlham Doggie Daycare facility located on Twinsburg Road.

“We understand the important role Pawsibilities®, The Humane Society of Greater Akron plays in our community and we look forward to another successful event,” said Butch Bartlett, president of Summit Charitable Events Foundation.

The Hudson Wine Festival has raised more than $50,000 for the Humane Society over the past three years and hosted over 6,500 guests last year.  For more information on becoming a part of the Hudson Wine Festival, please contact Debra Sherman at 330-256-8704 or visitwww.hudsonwinefestival.com.

Summit Charitable Events Foundation, Inc. was founded in 2008 by Butch Bartlett who serves as President. SCEF is organized and operates exclusively for charitable and educational purposes within the meaning of Section 501(c)3 of the Internal Revenue Code. SCEF develops, organizes and produces public events which benefit charitable organizations in Northeast Ohio.

The Humane Society of Greater Akron, incorporated in 1968, is dedicated to alleviating animal suffering, preventing and investigating animal cruelty, protecting the welfare of animals and providing quality adoption services.  It is our goal to respond to the ongoing needs of the animals and residents of Summit County and to educate the community, whose support we need to accomplish this mission.
Hattie Larlham Doggie Day Care & Boarding is a Hattie Larlham program that provides vocational opportunities to adults with disabilities. The organization offers convenient day care and overnight boarding services in a cage-free environment. Hattie Larlham Doggie Day Care & Boarding has locations in Twinsburg and North Canton.

Proceeds benefitting

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