(Edgartown, MA) – The Edgartown Board of Trade is honored to announce the Tenth Annual Martha’s Vineyard Food and Wine Festival taking placeOctober 19-22, 2017. This four-day grand anniversary celebration of the senses provides memorable experiences that showcase the tastes and talents of skilled winemakers, sommeliers, chefs and culinary artisans from the Island and all over the world.
Set against the breathtaking backdrops of the island, Martha’s Vineyard Food and Wine Festival features a weekend of exclusive and savory events, dinners, tastings and seminars that will draw over 2,000 wine lovers and foodies.
A few of the featured events of the weekend include:
- Fresh Off The Farm – A delicious, community gathering and weekend kick-off combining Island farms and chefs with wine tastings and the music of the Vineyard’s “Good Night Louise;”
- Somm Throw Down – A face-off of three wine personalities – Joseph Carr, Sam Decker of Atria, and Heather Lynch of Bar Mezzana – to battle for the ultimate pairing of wine and food, prepared by Colin Lynch of Bar Mezzana;
- Joseph Carr Dinner – Sommelier-turned-producer Joseph Carr joins The Terrace at the Charlotte Inn for a delicious, local-as-local-
gets dinner paired with selections from Dylan’s Ghost Winery and Joseph Carr Wines; - Sweet Tooth – An indulgence in the richness of Murdick’s Fudge paired with port wines;
- Jean Trimbach Wine Dinner with O Ya / Nathan Gould – An intersection of flavor between one of Boston’s best restaurants, O Ya, great selections from Trimbach Estate’s Alsace wines, and a stunning architectural setting, the Grey Barn;
- Award-winning Boston chef Jeremy Sewall Dinner at Harbor View Hotel’s Lighthouse Grill – Jeremy Sewall of Boston’s Island Creek Oyster Bar, Les Sablons and Row 34, joins Lighthouse Grill Executive Chef Richard Doucette to prepare an unforgettable dinner paired with specially selected wines;
- Woodford Reserve Bourbon Dinner – An exclusive prix fixe dinner hosted in a private home, paired perfectly with specially crafted Woodford Reserve cocktail recipes to draw out the best flavors in both dish and drink;
- Ahearn Seminar – A walking tour and discussion with renowned architect Patrick Ahearn on the history of Martha’s Vineyard architecture and how the town of Edgartown developed into what it is today;
- Oh Shucks! – Oysters fresh from the Vineyard’s highest quality oyster farms, paired with perfect pours overlooking incredible water views at the exclusive Edgartown Yacht Club;
- Grand Tasting – Located on the Great Lawn of the Harbor View Hotel, the Grand Tasting is the culmination of the weekend’s celebration of Sea, Farm & Vine, showcasing winemakers, spirits, breweries, gourmet foods, and restaurants;
- Champy Brunch – Brunch and bubbly with Jenny Johnson – founder of Champy champagne and tv personality from NESN’s Dining Playbook;
- and more!
Celebrating ten successful years, Martha’s Vineyard Food and Wine Festival is an annual event with a mission – presented by the Edgartown Board of Trade with a portion of the proceeds benefitting two local organizations dedicated to helping the community thrive: Island Grown Schools and the Agricultural Society’s Farmers Program. The Festival is designed and executed by Anchor 18 – an award-winning, full service strategic marketing, branding and events agency.
For more information, roster of participating chefs, schedule of events or tickets to the Martha’s Vineyard Food and Wine Festival visit mvfoodandwine.com.
About Edgartown Board of Trade
Edgartown Board of Trade is the principle voice for business in the Town of Edgartown. It is dedicated to fostering an economic climate that enhances and improves the quality of life in the community and it will work to accomplish these tasks while protecting the historic character of the town, the natural beauty and its sense of community.
