It has been a long, cold winter, and now spring has arrived. The 8th annual Wine Tasting and Farmers’ Market Gala at the Community Free Library, 86 Public Square, Holley, is just the place to relax with friends and forget about winter. This annual event takes place on Friday, April 26, from 7 to 9 p.m. Spring is the theme and reading is the goal as tickets go on sale Monday, April 1, in the library and from Board of Trustee members.
Sample wines from area vineyards, shop with local farmers and entrepreneurs and have fun with friends. In addition to the opportunity to win the large basket on display in the library starting April 1, attendees can participate in a 50/50 drawing, take pictures at a selfie station, and hope to win some of the other door prizes.
This sell-out event, held annually on the last Friday in April, provides funding for the library’s reading programs for both children and teens. Because of the success of previous wine tasting events, the library has been able to double the number of programs offered to children throughout the summer, from six to twelve, with special programs being planned to attract area teens, as well as programming for children, teens and adults throughout the year.
The 2019 event welcomes a new stop on the Niagara Wine Trail – Autumn Moon Farm Winery. Returning are favorites: Lake Ontario Winery, Leonard Oakes Estate Winery, and The Winery at Marjim Manor.
As a Farmers’ Market, this event will provide attendees with the opportunity to talk with Hurd Orchards and find out about this year’s plans, sample maple products from Nice Farms and find out about their meat products, and visit with Willow Farms Garlic.
The event also provides a showcase for local entrepreneurs. JC Tees is a local entrepreneur providing custom made tee shirts for groups or events.
In addition to the items provided by vendors, the library will have a cookbook of favorite appetizers from previous events on sale for $5.
This highly anticipated evening has something for everyone, promoting local businesses and the Niagara and Ontario Wine Trails, as well as highlighting community support for reading. Tickets are $15 in advance or $20 at the door and can be purchased at the Community Free Library, 86 Public Square, Holley, starting April 1. For information, visit www.holleylibrary.org or www.facebook.com/holleylibrary. Contact Sandra Shaw, Library Director, at 638-6987 with any questions.
Provided information
