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Fairport, NY - Casa Larga's annual harvest celebration will be held Sunday, September 18, 2016 from 11:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m., rain or shine at Casa Larga Vineyards in Fairport, NY. It began, and continues to be, a way to celebrate and kick off harvest time at the winery and highlight the Colaruotolo family's Italian heritage. The Festival is best known for the authentic grape stomping that earned it the name of "Purple Foot." "My Uncle Frank used to tell me that in Italy they really did step on the grapes, but only the women. Their feet were gentler and made a better wine. They would clean their feet before they got into the stomping barrel, of course," explains Andrea Colaruotolo-O'Neill, director of marketing. "People used to jokingly ask us if we stomped the grapes ourselves during winery tours, so we decided to give them a chance to try it out - and that's how the Purple Foot Festival started." The Purple Foot Festival offers even more than old-world grape stomping. Guests can take their purple feet around the vineyard on hayrides, a vineyard tour or to activities suited for all ages. Activities for those under 21 include a dedicated children's area, crafts and karaoke plus a wide array of vendors with family-friendly wares. For the adults, there will be live music performed by the band The Cool Club and the Lipker Sisters from 11:00 - 2:00and Blue Skies from 2:00 - 6:00, a Sangria Tasting Bar, a Harvest Tasting Bar, spirits, beer, hard cider tastings, and tours of the winery. Festival goers can also attend seminars throughout the day featuring Sugary Delights, Nando's Abruzzo Style Sweets, Affair de Chocolat and the return of Two Crazy Chicks with Junk Food Wine Pairings, Round 4! Family-friendly booths at the festival include 2 Crocked Pots (pottery), Affaire de Chocolat (chocolates), American Lung Association, Blue Toad Hard Cider (cider and spirits), Corkscrew Photography (professional photo organization), Doan's Honey, F. Oliver's (oils & vinegars), Gloribead (jewelry), Havana Handbags, Honeoye Falls Distillery (spirits), K&K Craftique (wreaths & jams), KP's Kettle Corn, Kissed by the Sun Spice Co., Lazy Acre Alpacas (Carhartt the alpaca), Laughing Goat Fiber Farm (fiber & fiber goods), Lula Roe (women's clothing), Mary's Fault (Tuscan tiles), Nando's Abruzzo Style Sweets (Italian pizzelles & pastries), New York Life Insurance, Pampered Chef (kitchen tools), Premier Designs (jewelry), RAC (fitness), Robogals (jewelry), Shawn O Photo (photo booth), Suds by Sasha (soap), Sugary Delights (gourmet cotton candy), V's Sfingi (Italian cream soda & doughnuts ), Willow Domestic Violence Center (charity partner) and more. Casa Larga welcomes Tuscan Wood Fired Pizza, Hot Rositas, KP's Kettle Corn and more. Also available for purchase at the festival are bottles of Casa Larga Vineyards wine, Cindy's Grape Pies from Naples, New York, Finger Lakes beers and cheeses and other New York State and Finger Lakes specialty products.
The 2016 charity partner is Willow Domestic Violence Center. Guests are encouraged to bring new socks and flip flops, in any size and for any gender, to donate to Willow. The 2016 festival is sponsored by Renewal by Andersen, Crush Beer and Wine Tours, Eastview Mall and the Wayne County Apple Tasting Tour. Tickets are available at the Casa Larga Vineyards Wine Shop, Wegmans and online at www.CasaLarga.com. Advanced Tickets: $16 At the Door: $19 Wine Lover Club Members: $14 Under 21: Free For groups of 10 or more, contact Cathy Fabretti at 585-223-4210x 121. Photos of past festivals are available for media use at: https://www.adrive.com/public/YrTcew/Purple%20Foot%20Festival |
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About Casa Larga Located in Fairport, NY, Casa Larga Vineyards is New York's premier wine producer, highly regarded for its production of award-winning, world-class Ice Wines. Casa Larga produces a wide range of wines, including Chardonnay, Merlot, Riesling and other proprietary table wine blends. For more information call (585) 223-4210 or visit www.CasaLarga.com. |
