WINE & HARVEST FESTIVAL
SEPTEMBER 19 & 20, 2009

Come visit The Shops of Cedar Creek Settlement during Wine & Harvest Festival, in Historic Cedarburg, WI September 19th & 20th from 10-6 Saturday and 11-5 Sunday.

Enjoy an award-winning wine from Cedar Creek Winery, nestled in the Settlement’s collection of old stone buildings built in 1864. Tempting foods tantalize with a harvest flavor, brats, burgers and more at the Settlement’s Courtyard Grill. The Settlement’s newest restaurant, the Anvil Pub & Grille will share an outdoor food booth with the Cream & Crepe Restaurant. There you will find Tuscan Chicken Wraps, Veggie Wraps, Caramel Apple Crepes and Cherry Delight Crepes. Saturday their Patio Bar will be open and Sunday you can enjoy their All Day Bloody Mary Bar on the patio.

Cedar Creek Winery, located in Cedar Creek Settlement, launched Wine & Harvest Festival 37 years ago and is the place to buy their wine by the glass or by the case. Cedar Creek Winery has more than a dozen delicious grape-based wines to choose from, including Cranberry Blush, Cedar Creek Vidal, Syrah, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, just a few of their popular wines. The winery has won more than 100 gold and silver medals for their wines from competitions all over the country, including California, New York and Florida.

The Winery’s slippery, squishy Great Grape Stomp has always been a crowd-pleaser, and the events will feature participants competing for prizes. The Kids Stomp is at 1:00 and 3:00 and the Adults Stomp is at 2:00 and 4:00 both Saturday and Sunday.

The Settlement is the place for live music: three favorite Milwaukee bands will appear on the Cedar Creek Settlement Main Stage. You can catch Hat Trick on Saturday, Noon-4:00 p.m., followed by Dusk from, 4:00-6:00. The fabulous show band Bobby Way & Wayouts, will play Sunday, Noon-4:00 p.m.

Cedar Creek Settlement also sponsors the Ready...Aim...Fire Grape Spitting Competition at 2:15 and the Wet & Wild Apple Bob at 3:30 both Saturday and Sunday, sign-ups begin at 11:30 am. As always, Settlement contests are free and prizes are awarded. Returning this year is the charming and whimsical Scarecrow Sculpture Garden. The clever scarecrows designed and built by Settlement merchants make a perfect fall photo backdrop.

Many shops will have outside booths as part of the Merchant’s Marketplace, featuring A Little Pizzazz, Cedar Creek Antiques, Euphoria, Cedar Creek Pottery and Newberry Thicket. If you want to sit down for a bite to eat, The Anvil Pub & Grille will be open both indoors and on their creek side patio or enjoy a delightful meal at Cream & Crepe Café. Tomaso’s will have their dine-in menu as well as a booth outdoors serving their fantastic pizza. For more information:
www.cedarburgfestivals.org

GIRLFRIEND’S GETAWAY WEEKEND!

The 2nd Girlfriend Getaway Weekend will be September 24/25. Bring your favorite gal pals for a fun-filled overnight at either the Washington House Inn or the Stagecoach Inn at the special rate of $89.00 per person/double occupancy. On Thursday the Inns will host a Wine & Cheese welcome and a Friday morning Continental Breakfast. You will receive Goodie Bag chock full of coupons for area shops and restaurants, a free gift or two and a gift certificate from The Shops of Cedar Creek Settlement. Musical Entertainment, a jewelry workshop, informal fashion show, craft options, wine tasting and wonderful shopping opportunities await. A complete menu of options and an invitation will be finalized soon. Call: 262-377-9620 for more information.

CEDARBURG ARTISTS GUILD ARTS WEEKEND AND STUDIO TOUR

The Cedarburg Artists Guild will host their Arts Weekend AND Studio Tour October 9-10-11. This county-wide, three day studio and gallery tour features an exciting variety of artists and talents. Highlights include a silent auction of artist’s work, lively entertainment, fabulous refreshments and fascinating demonstrations. Information: www.cedarburgartsweekend.com or contact Jeanette Gabrys at 262-707-7419 or email info@cedarburgartsweekend.com