17th Annual Missouri Wine Festival
Lake of the Ozarks
August 7th, 2010
If fine wine can make you go weak in the knees and you don’t mind traveling to places to taste some of the finest wines in the world, then, head straight to the Lake of the Ozarks at the heart of “The Show Me” state. This state literally has a lot to “show” its visitors, especially the ones making a trip to the Ozarks.
Some of the craziest, whacking and most unique events and parties can be witnessed in this part of the world. There is no other state in the world that boasts of a wine tasting fest like the one in Missouri. This state is renowned the world over for its famous wineries. Every year the Annual Missouri Wine Festival held in the month on July attracts hundreds of win connoisseurs from various parts of the world to taste some of the finest wines ever produced.
The participants of the Annual Missouri Wine Festival increase in number each year. This festival itself garners so much attention that, not only experts in the field of wine making, but thousands of wine lovers who like to learn the art of brewing wine end up flocking to the Ozarks to witness this festival. Every person who attends this festival will get a chance to sample wines from some well known breweries in this region. They also get to take a wine glass as a souvenir from the sponsors.
A few notable wine producers of Missouri who partake in this festival at the Ozarks are Oak Glen Vineyards, Holts Summit, Peaceful Bend Vineyards, Summit Lake Vineyards, Crown Valley, St. James, Buffalo Creek and many more. There are representatives stationed at every booth in order to help the visitors choose wine that best suits their taste buds. If you end up falling in love with a certain brand of fine wine, you can purchase it at the booth.
It is a good idea to carry a few wine bottles back home as souvenirs for friends and family. The best part is that, you need not spend a fortune on these bottles since you will get them at discounted prices.
The Annual Missouri Wine Festival in not just about good wine; it is also about good music and an enthralling night life. Jazz concerts are organized during this event in order to impart a countryside feel to the atmosphere. Many authors and artists also set up stands and display their books and painting respectively, for sale. Games are also organized for children and adults.
Of one thing you can be sure when you visit the Lake of the Ozarks during the Annual Missouri Wine Festival – there can never be a dull and boring moment, be it day or night!
