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Winefest Aug. 29
The fifth annual Winefest is kicking off at the Reiman-Simmons House Aug. 29 at 3 p.m.
“It’s a really relaxing time to visit with people, listen to music, support the local wineries and benefit a really good cause,” event organizer Harriet Weber said.
The Winefest is a fund-raiser for the Reiman-Simmons educational program. The Reiman-Simmons House hosts field trips from numerous schools in the fall, with about 450 students attending last year. They also have a special program set up for the students of Pioneer Elementary School, which is focused on the chronology of Quincy and their families’ history. Workbooks are provided for the students of Pioneer to work on in their classrooms, as well as a teaching trunk and other materials. On average the cost per student is around $8, so the Winefest plays a large role in helping to raise money for the cause. Some of the funds raised also are used to pay for education exhibits at the Reiman Simmons House as well as the upkeep of the buildings.
Last year, the Winefest hosted 140 event-goers, but this year the committee is hoping for more. Included in the cost of attendance is numerous activities and wine-tasting opportunities. The food is being catered by local chefs and restaurants, including The Idle Hour Café and Ann Phelps’ business, Thyme-ing is Everything.
A jazz band out of Wenatchee, Easy Money, featuring Nancy Zahn, is going to perform during the event. There is unlimited wine tasting and a blind tasting contest. The contest includes five red, five white and five semi-sweet white wines. The winning winery(s) will be presented with a prize and a title.
All the wine at the Wine-fest is being provided by local Quincy and Vantage wineries, as well as other selected wines from Washington. There is also going to be a silent auction to raise further money. Hockey tickets, dinners, overnight stays at condos, bed and breakfast reservations, rounds of golf and even an apple pie are being auctioned off this year.
A unique and interesting activity that is being held is the grape stomp. This involves teams of two who stomp grapes for one minute each. The group that makes the most juice wins a special prize.
Registration is $50 and can be done with any of the committee members.
The cost is $35 per person in advance, but the cost is raised at the door.
Tickets can be purchased at LeMaster Daniel’s, Barb’s Place, The Grape, Stunning Sunning Boutique, White Trail Produce, Washington Trust Bank and the Chamber of Commerce.
