Proudly presented by OPT and Brown Derby Wine Center, the event offers wines from around the world, tastes from the area's best restaurants, sampling of cocktails and craft beer, live entertainment, and more! The 2024 event will include a special visit from celebrity chef Lidia Bastianich, who is sure to add even more excitement and fun. Don't miss out! You'll have the chance to meet Lidia with the purchase of a Gold ticket to the event, and DeSales Catholic Bookstore will be offering her latest title Lidia's From Our Family Table to Yours: More Than 100 Recipes Made with Love for All Occasions: A Cookbook for sale at the event!
100% of proceeds benefit PBS KIDS programming on Ozarks Public Television. OPT serves as the area's largest classroom, bringing educational media content to over 90,000 kids in the Ozarks! Year after year, parents vote PBS as America's most trusted media brand. It's a safe place for children to learn and grow, and helps prepare young learners for success in school and in life. Whether you support the event as a sponsor, a vendor, or by purchasing a ticket, you're helping OPT provide high-quality content at no cost to ALL kids in our community. THANK YOU!
The 35th Annual Wine & Food Celebration, sponsored by Easter Law Firm, promises an afternoon of indulgence with samples from top area restaurants, fine wines, craft beers, and cocktails. Guests can enjoy entertainment such as a photo booth, wine pull, raffle, Plinko, and live music. Limited advance Gold tickets are available for $100, offering early entry at 1 pm, meet & greet with Lidia, valet parking, reserved seating, and a commemorative wine glass. Silver tickets are $40 in advance ($60 at the door) and offer food and drink samples from 2-5 pm.
SPONSORED BY
Linda Bourg, Brendon & Liz Bourg
Bill & Karen Krittenbrink
Mark your calendar for SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2024 when the 35th Annual Wine & Food Celebration returns to the White River Conference Center, featuring special guest, PBS celebrity chef Lidia Bastianich!
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2024 OFFERINGS
RESTAURANTS
- Rainbow Trout and Game Ranch
- MaMa Jean's Natural Market
- The Order
- Derby Deli
- Bambino's
- Pesto for All
- The Urban Cup
- Pappo's Pizzeria
- White River Conference Center
- Houlihan's
- Neighbor's Mill Bakery & Cafe
- Retro Metro
- La Habana Vieja
- Show Me Chuy
- Avanzare
WINES
- Riboli Family Wine
- Riva de La Rosa Frascati & Vermentino Stella Rosa Black and Moscato D'Asti, Spritz Del Conte Classico
- Don Sebastiani & Sons
- Leese-Fitch wines: Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon
- Oak Ridge Winery
- OZV Zinfandel, OZV Red Blend, East Side Crossing Sauvignon Blanc, East Side Crossing Cabernet Sauvignon, Old Soul Chardonnay, Old Soul Sauvignon Blanc, Old Soul Pinot Noir, Old Soul Folklore Red
- Washington Wine Group
- Ryan Patrick Naked Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Red Headed Red, Rose, Sauvignon Blanc
- Prestige Wine Imports
- Italian Wines including Mezzacorona Pinot Grigio, Val D'oca Prosecco and more.
- St. James Winery
- Bubbly wines and classic wines.
- Hope Family Wines
- Austin Hope Cabernet Sauvignon, Austin Cabernet Sauvignon, Austin Chardonnay, Liberty School Cabernet Sauvignon, Troublemaker Red Wine
- Stone Hill Winey
- Bronco Wine Company
- Brady Cabernet Franc, Brady Cabernet, Brady Zinfandel, Phil Long Napa Valley Cab, Phil Long Alexander Valley Cabernet, Longevity Chardonnay, Lolita Red Blend, 1749 Sauvignon Blanc, Rosenblum Chenin/VIognier
- Vintegrity
- Daou, Sean Minor, Blue Note
- Bommarito
- Bastianich Rose, Bastianich Sauvignon Blanc, La Mozza Cabernet Sauvignon, La Mozza Sangiovese, Flor Prosecco Rose Brut
CRAFT BEER & SPIRITS
- Ty Iechyd Da Distillery
- 4 By 4 Brewing Company
- Patco Brands
- Rancho La Gloria Lime Margarita, Rancho La Gloria Strawberry Margarita, Rancho La Gloria Espresso Martini, Rancho La Gloria Chocolate Martini, Dough Ball Cookie Dough, Dough Ball Birthday Cake, Ranch La Gloria Pink Lemonade, Rancho La Gloria Jalapeno Lime
- Hold Fast Brewing
- Gentry Spirits
- The Coffee Ethic
- Springfield Brewing Company
- Don Sebastiani & Sons
- Flybird Margaritas: Lime, Strawberry, Mint Mojito, Spicy Mangonada