Leave your car at home and journey to the vineyards of the Island's scenic North Fork via the air-conditioned comfort of the LIRR and chartered bus for the single low package price of $52 round trip. Adults only please.

On the Railroad's LI Wine and Spirits Tour, guests will have entry to two vineyards where they will sample a variety of wines. Depending on the date, vintners at Bedell Cellars, Corey Creek Vineyards, Duck Walk Vineyards, Macari Vineyards, Martha Clara Vineyards and Pindar Vineyards will throw open their gates and welcome you with samples of their best reds and whites.

As an added bonus, each tour also includes a third locale, a visit to Sparkling Pointe Methode Champnoise, the new sparking winery that is using traditional methods to produce a regional version of Champagne. And don't fret. There will be plenty of time to buy a late lunch when your tour stops in the historic seaport village of Greenport, where you will also enjoy browsing the variety of shops lining the streets.

For additional information, customers are urged to consult the LIRR's website at www.mta.info/lirr Customers can also contact the LIRR's Travel Information Center in New York City at 718-217-LIRR, in Suffolk County at 631-231-LIRR, or in Nassau County at 516-822-LIRR. The Travel Information Center's TDD number for the hearing impaired is 718-558-3022.

20th Anniversary Party! Lamoreaux Landing Wine Cellars is toasting 20 years of sustainable winegrowing and award winning winemaking!  From 12pm - 5pm on July 31, 2010, Lamoreaux hosts a picnic on the lawn.  The afternoon features the musical stylings of the Steve Brown Quartet from Ithaca; Steve, Walter White on trumpet, Dino Losito on organ, and Tom Killian on drums. Simply Red's Samantha Izzo fires up Glenwood Farms bison on the grill from noon until 2pm. Enjoy lunch with a complimentary glass of your favorite Lamoreaux wine, vineyard and cellar tours, artist in residence Linda Roscetti en plein air, Muranda Cheese Company, and the best wine deals of the year. Order Lunch Tickets by July 26 at the winery or by phone, 607-582-6011; vegetarian option available. General Admission tickets available day of event. Rain or Shine - bring lawn chairs & picnic blankets.

One of Vancouver's premier Celtic bands, The Town Pants have entertained audiences worldwide. Their music is upbeat folk, rock, and Celtic inspired.

NO COOLERS ALLOWED - FREE ADMISSION
Bring chairs for seating under the tent and get ready for a great summer night!

The second annual Central New York Wine & Jazz Fest will be held Saturday, August 7th, 2010 from 11a.m. – 8p.m. in historic downtown Wolcott, NY.  “We’re excited to follow up on the huge success of our 2009 premier event which brought over 3,000 people from all over NY State and as far as Canada” said event chair Mike Bettis.  Once again, this Agritourism event is proud to join the ranks of other similar NY State festivals in promoting and showcasing Central New York’s increasing popularity in the production of fine wines.

This year over twenty Upstate NY wineries are scheduled to offer tasting and sales amidst a backdrop of free live jazz entertainment from international jazz vocalist Nancy Kelly 5pm-8pm; national jazz ensemble the Rick Holland Little Big Band 2:30-5pm, regional jazz favorites the E.S.P band of Syracuse 12pm-2:30pm, as well as local duo the Domicolo-Barlow Band. In addition to great wine & music there will also be over forty high-end vendors offering superior cheeses, jewelry and other artisan creations.

The entertainment and access to non-wine vendors is free to the public as well as free parking.  For access to wine tasting on Main Street all 21 year olds with proper I.D. can purchase tickets at the gate for $20 or buy $15 Advance sale tickets either online at www.wolcottlionsclub.org or by calling
(315) 530-7171.  Designated drivers and non-tasting tickets are also available for only $10.  In addition to receiving access to all the wineries and their products, ticket holders also receive a gift bag with valuable coupons and a limited edition wine glass.

This year includes more vendors than we've ever had (35) including 11 garlic farmers. Great food, great wine, cooking demonstrations, lectures, fabulous music! FREE ADMISSION!

A masterful pairing of the best wines and foods of the Hudson Valley.  The 5 best wines from the HVWGA Competition held at The Culinary Institute are featured with a deluxe 5 course Luncheon of Hudson Valley foods.

Leave your car at home and journey to the vineyards of the Island's scenic North Fork via the air-conditioned comfort of the LIRR and chartered bus for the single low package price of $52 round trip. Adults only please.

On the Railroad's LI Wine and Spirits Tour, guests will have entry to two vineyards where they will sample a variety of wines. Depending on the date, vintners at Bedell Cellars, Corey Creek Vineyards, Duck Walk Vineyards, Macari Vineyards, Martha Clara Vineyards and Pindar Vineyards will throw open their gates and welcome you with samples of their best reds and whites.

As an added bonus, each tour also includes a third locale, a visit to Sparkling Pointe Methode Champnoise, the new sparking winery that is using traditional methods to produce a regional version of Champagne. And don't fret. There will be plenty of time to buy a late lunch when your tour stops in the historic seaport village of Greenport, where you will also enjoy browsing the variety of shops lining the streets.

For additional information, customers are urged to consult the LIRR's website at www.mta.info/lirr Customers can also contact the LIRR's Travel Information Center in New York City at 718-217-LIRR, in Suffolk County at 631-231-LIRR, or in Nassau County at 516-822-LIRR. The Travel Information Center's TDD number for the hearing impaired is 718-558-3022.

For more information call 800-965-4834