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Staged against the backdrop of the Mesa Verde, the Mesa Verde Country® Wine and Art Festival will feature wine tasting from some of Colorado's finest wineries, including our own local vintners.
As well as showcasing our beautiful weather, and our magnificent Mesas and Canyons, the Festival also showcases many of the talented artists who call Mesa Verde Country® home and are inspired by the scenic beauty and cultural diversity found in our area.
A perfect accompaniment to wine and art is, of course, music and the Festival will not be without great musical entertainment. Several local groups will be adding their musical flavor to the food, wine, and art.
2008 Mesa Verde Country® Wine & Art Festival
Tickets for the Winemakers' Dinner and the Festival may be purchased by calling 800-530-2998 or 970-565-8227. Wine Tasting and Festivities -$15/person in advance, $20 at the gate. Combo tickets for the dinner and the festival may be purchased for $90.
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Friday, August 22
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WINEMAKERS' DINNER - $75/person-
Wine dinner at the Metate Room in Mesa Verde National Park — one of Colorado's TOP TEN Restaurants.
6:00 pm - Limited to 120
Reservations for this Winemakers' Dinner and dinner/lodging packages may also be made by phoning 800-449-2288
First Course
BABY EGGPLANT - Verde Farms baby eggplant · pancetta · James ranch fontina · Stone Free Farms opal basil · smoked tomato chutney
Second Course
ROCKY MOUNTAIN TROUT - Hot-smoked native trout · proscuitto · organic micro cilantro
toasted shallots · citrus broth · red chili oil
Third Course
NATURAL BEEF - Natural Colorado beef sirloin · Stone free farms garlic · organic asparagus · gorgonzola · Yukon gold potato puree
Fourth Course
BLACKBERRY ICE CREAM - Double cream blackberry ice cream · maple corn cake · pine nut praline
Each course accompanied with appropriate Colorado wines.
Lodging/Wine Festival packages are available.
Guests who would like to indulge in the winemakers' dinner as well as the weekend festivities in Cortez City Park can take advantage of a special package being offered by ARAMARK Mesa Verde Company. For $539 per couple*, the Wine & Arts package includes the following:
- Two tickets to the Friday night winemakers' dinner
- Admission for two at the Wine Festival in Cortez City Park on Saturday
- A three-night stay at the Far View Lodge inside Mesa Verde
- Full American breakfast for two each morning
- A half-day tour of Mesa Verde National Park for two
- A bottle of Colorado wine with two souvenir wine glasses
*Price does not include tax or gratuities and applies to the standard rooms; an upgrade to Kiva room is an additional $70. Valid on arrivals August 22-23 only.
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Saturday, August 23
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WINETASTING/SALES FEATURING COLORADO WINERIES-
12 noon - 5 pm - Cortez City Park
Wine tasting/sales, food, entertainment and artist exhibitions in the Park.
Food from area restaurants, music by local musicians, and artist exhibitions/sales
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Sunday, August 24
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OPEN HOUSE WITH LIVE MUSIC AT GUY DREW VINEYARDS-
11 am - 6 pm - 20057 Road G, Cortez
DAWG DAYS CHILI COOKOFF -
10 am - 5 pm - Cortez Cultural Center, 25 N Market, Cortez
Awards for best Chili con Carne, Red Chili, Green Chili, and Salsa.
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