Gourmet Magazine has become the 2008 Hudson Valley Wine and Food Festival’s national media sponsor for the event at held at the Dutchess County Fairgrounds on September 6 and 7. This exciting partnership brings other national-level co-sponsors such as Kashi and Weber Grills to the event that grew out of a farm field seven years ago, according to event promoter Michael Babcock, president of WineRacks.com.
Gourmet’s participation is a tribute to the increasing awareness of the Hudson Valley as a vibrant, world class destination and a region highly recognized for wine, produce, restaurants and beautiful landscapes, said Babcock.
Babcock has turned a seedling of an idea into a vineyard of opportunity as plans for the 2008 event continue to grow at the Dutchess County Fairgrounds. In addition to the New York State wine pavilion, where patrons may actually purchase wines that day, there will be an international travel and tourism arena, where wines from across the US as well as other countries will be featured. A Gourmet Showcase, complete with a fully equipped demonstration kitchen, will show the best of area restaurants and caterers, said Babcock.
We are very pleased to welcome Gourmet Magazine to our Hudson Valley. They bring a sophistication and brand that will raise the Hudson Valley Wine and Food Fest to a world class tourist attraction and a spectacular lifestyle event, said event marketing manager Susan Valentine.
Based on last year’s attendance, 20,000 patrons are expected for the 2008 Festival. Sponsorship opportunities are still available, and there are still openings for restaurants and caterers to participate in our Gourmet showcase.
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