Ten Arizona Wineries to be Showcased at Spring Festival

32nd Spring Tempe Festival of the Arts March 27-29, 2009

Tempe, AZ – Discover the “art of wine”, while viewing the 18 visual art categories at the 32^nd Spring Tempe Festival of the Arts on March 27^th, 28^th, and 29th.

The Arizona Wine Growers Association will showcase a record ten Arizona wineries that will offer up to six tastings with the price of admission to the Arizona Wine Festival. 

Admission is $10 and includes a commemorative wine glass.

Participating Wineries:

• Bostock Winery, Inc ., Sonoita, AZ
• Page Springs Cellars, Cornville, AZ
• Kief-Joshua Vineyards, Elgin, AZ
• Jerome Winery, Inc., Gilbert, AZ
• Su Vino, Scottsdale, AZ
• Pillsbury Wine Company, Phoenix, AZ
• Keeling Schaefer Vineyards, LLC, Pearce, AZ
• Wilhelm Family, Sonoita, AZ
• Kokopelli Winery, Chandler, AZ
• Javelina Leap, Cornville, AZ

Patrons 21 years of age and older can sample, be served by the glass, and purchase bottles or cases of wine made from grapes grown exclusively in Arizona. The Arizona Wine Festival will be located on 7^th Street, just West of Mill Avenue.

Patrons of the  Arizona Wine Festival can also enjoy the live Jazz stage, which features well-known acts such as the Margo Reed, Nuance Jazz Trio, Patte’ Williams, ASU Jazz Combo, and many more!

About the Tempe Festival of the Arts
Tempe Festival of the Arts is the largest festival of its kind in the state. The Mill Avenue District expects to host as many as 250,000 festival visitors over the weekend, and to contribute more than $11 million of economic impact to the City of Tempe. The artists come from throughout the state and the nation. Nearly one-third of the festival’s spectators come from outside the Phoenix metro area.

Encompassing nearly five city blocks, the event is held between 3^rd Street and University on Mill Avenue, and surrounding streets also will be filled with arts and entertainment. While many of the streets along Mill Avenue will be closed to traffic throughout the weekend, there will be ample parking available in the surrounding areas. Free parking and a free shuttle that circulates approximately every 15 minutes are available at Rio Salado and Hardy.

The Tempe Festival of the Arts is produced by the Downtown Tempe Community, Inc., the private, non-profit organization that manages the Mill Avenue District and is responsible for the vibrancy and excellence of the cultural, lifestyle, and commerce experience in the District.

Spring Tempe Festival of the Arts sponsors include APS, The Arizona Republic, Casino Arizona, American Laser Centers, City of Tempe, Coca-Cola, FASTFRAME, First Impressions Security Doors, Nature’s Own, Johnsonville Brats, Metro light rail, PremierGarage, Renewal by Andersen, KMLE 107.9, KOOL 94.5, KTAR-AM, The Peak, SRP Earthwise Energy, Strategic Alliance Marketing, and Verde Canyon Railroad.

For complete information including listings of artists and their on-site locations, performers, and entertainment schedules visit the official website http://www.tempefestivalofthearts.com/.

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