The Finger Lakes Wine Festival 2012 in New York

English: Photographed from the air, a fall shot of Canadice Lake in the Finger Lakes. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Attend the Finger Lakes Wine Festival. More than 90 wineries will be pouring over 600 wines. This is the largest showcase of New York State wines. There will also be a beer garden!

The Festival also features a variety of arts and crafts vendors, jewelers, gourmet foods, live music and pace car rides around the historic racetrack., presented by Yancey’s Fancy New York Artisan Cheese,

WHEN: July 13-17, 2012

WHERE: Watkins Glen International

For more information and to purchase tickets visit the Finger Lakes Wine Festival Web site.

Enjoy a Great Western Chardonnay Champagne Brunch or the Taster’s Banquet in the evening. Take a class from some of the region’s finest chefs, including cooking demonstrations and wine pairing, from the New York Wine & Culinary Center and wine seminars from the NY Wine & Grape Foundation. Kick off the weekend on Friday night during the Yancey’s Fancy Cheese Launch of the Lakes toga party.

Get Your Tickets Now Ticket prices range from $30-$45, with discounts given to designated drivers and minors. Convenient on-site camping in the GEICO Grounds: Reserved Infield Camping and GEICO Caveman Campgrounds: Unreserved Camping starts at just $40! The Launch of the Lakes toga party is $10 in advance and $15 regular. The Champagne Breakfast is $30 and the Saturday night Tasters Banquet is $65.