Hudson Wine Festival to Feature 250 Different Wines

Vue Restaurant has partnered with the Humane Society of Greater Akron (HSGA) to hold the first annual Hudson Wine Festival on July 19 and 20, 2008.

The event will showcase over 250 wines from national and international producers.  uests will enjoy musical entertainment, international foods, cooking demonstrations, discussions on wine trends and various raffles throughout the weekend.

Hudson Wine Festival 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.  All wines will be available for retail sale during the event. Leashed pets are welcome!

In addition, a special V.I.P. event will be held Friday, July 18 at 6:30 p.m. at Vue where guests will be treated to mouth-watering hors d'oeuvres, along with premium wine tastings, entertainment and a silent auction.

V.I.P. tickets are $100 and include a general admission ticket good for one day of the festival.

Tickets can be obtained through Vue Restaurant, The Shoe Gallery of Hudson, PostNet, HSGA or online at www.summithumane.org/hudsonwine.

PARKING / ROAD CLOSURES:

Village Way from Library to Morse along with Morse Road from Clinton to Village Way will be closed from 7:00 a.m. Saturday until 9:00 p.m. Sunday to allow for pedestrian traffic:  Media parking will be available throughout First & Main.  Please contact Debra Sherman at 330.256.8704 for press passes and additional information.

For a complete schedule and additional details, visit www.hudsonwinefestival.com.