FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMedia Contacts:
Debra Sherman Christine Shock
Hudson Wine Festival Pawsibilities®, The Humane Society of Greater Akron
330-256-8704 330-657-2010 ext. 103
debra@debrasherman.com volunteeredu@summithumane.org
THIRD ANNUAL HUDSON WINE FESTIVAL PLANNED FOR JULY
Hudson, Ohio (March 25, 2010) – Summit Charitable Events Foundation is pleased to announce the third annual Hudson Wine Festival, a benefit for Pawsibilities®, The Humane Society of Greater Akron.
Scheduled to take place on July 17 and 18, 2010 in the First & Main Shopping District, the event will showcase over 250 wines from local, national and international producers. Guests will enjoy musical entertainment, delectable foods, wine education seminars, artists and retail vendors along with various raffles throughout the weekend.
“We are excited to once again partner with Summit Charitable Events Foundation and First & Main in our continued efforts to rescue and find homes for abandoned, neglected and injured animals in our area.” said Christine Shock, Director of Community Relations, Pawsibilities®, The Humane Society of Greater Akron.
The Hudson Wine Festival will take place Saturday, July 17 from 1 – 9 p.m. and Sunday, July 18 from 1 –6 p.m. along Village Way in the beautiful First & Main shopping district. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door and include 10 tastings and a souvenir wine glass. Additional tastings are 10 for $5 at the event.
In addition, a special VIP event will be held Friday, July 16 where guests will be treated to mouth-watering hors d’oeuvres, along with premium wine tastings, entertainment and a silent auction among other activities. VIP admission includes an all access weekend pass to the festival as well. Pre-sale VIP tickets are available for $75 prior to June 1, 2010 and increase to $100 after June 1, 2010.
Tickets can be purchased online at www.hudsonwinefestival.com as well as at The Learned Owl and online at eventbrite.com and localwineevents.com.
“We understand the important role Pawsibilities®, The Humane Society of Greater Akron plays in our community and we look forward to another successful event,” said Butch Bartlett, president of Summit Charitable Events Foundation.
The Hudson Wine Festival raised more than $43,000 for the Humane Society over the past two years and draws over 5,000 guests annually. For more information on becoming a part of the Hudson Wine Festival, please contact Debra Sherman at 330-256-8704 or visit www.hudsonwinefestival.com.
Summit Charitable Events Foundation, Inc. was founded in 2008 by Butch Bartlett who serves as President. SCEF is organized and operates exclusively for charitable and educational purposes within the meaning of Section 501(c)3 of the Internal Revenue Code. SCEF develops, organizes and produces public events which benefit charitable organizations in Northeast Ohio.
The Humane Society of Greater Akron, incorporated in 1968, is dedicated to alleviating animal suffering, preventing and investigating animal cruelty, protecting the welfare of animals and providing quality adoption services. It is our goal to respond to the ongoing needs of the animals and residents of Summit County and to educate the community, whose support we need to accomplish this mission.
