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Crush Wine and Food Festival is on Sep. 19-25 in Huntsville—get tickets now
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We’re raising our glasses because it’s time for the eighth annual Crush Wine and Food Festival in Downtown Huntsville—a week dedicated to all the wine, spirits, and culinary bliss that Huntsville has to offer. Keep reading to learn how you can be part of this “wine” in a million event from September 19-25.
The Crush Wine and Food Festival is a day for wine lovers
Red, white or rosé? The eighth annual Crush Wine and Food Festival has it all. If you’re not a wine drinker, the Whiskey and Wild Game VIP Area will have whiskeys and bourbons that are sure to impress even the most discerning palate. This day also includes:
- Charcuterie boards
- Chocolatiers
- Gourmet sandwiches
- Grape stomping
- Live music
- Local artists
- Private wine guru tours
- Wild Honey private tents
Bham, we’ll catch you in Huntsville sipping wine at this event:
- When: Saturday, September 24 | Early boarding & first class entry at 2PM entry | General admission entry at 3PM
- Where: Big Spring Park East, 201 Church St SW, Huntsville, AL 35801
- Tickets: Buy online for $60-2,500
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A week of wine + food
Do you want to crush the whole week? The Crush Wine and Food Festival is expanding this year to a week full of events with the best wine and local chefs. Here’s the lineup:
- Single Barrel Sipping
- When: Tuesday, September 20
- Where: SIP Fine Spirits & Cigar Lounge, 111 Greene St NE, Huntsville, AL 35801
- What: Private tasting of five personal selection single barrels
- Cost: $100
- Secret Garden Soirée
- When: Wednesday, September 21
- What: Appetizer and craft cocktail hour + a four-course meal and wine pairing by three-time James Beard semifinalist Chef Lee Gregory
- Cost: $600
- Gusto d’Italia Dinner
- When: Thursday, September 22
- Where: CO/OP Community Table + Bar, 800 Monroe St SW, Huntsville, AL 35801
- What: Appetizer and Italian craft cocktail hour + a four-course meal and Italian wine pairing by Chef Marc Taft and Chef Luke Hawke
- Cost: $300
- Safari Supper Abroad
- When: Friday, September 23
- Where: 106 Jefferson Boutique Hotel, 106 Jefferson St S, Huntsville, AL 35801
- What: Champagne, three-course progressive meal and dessert on the rooftop of Baker & Able
- Cost: $250
- Bon Voyage Brunch
- When: Sunday, September 25
- Where: AC Hotel Patio, 435 Williams Ave SW, Huntsville, AL 35801
- What: Champagne, cocktails, brunch bites and live music
- Cost: $65
Check out tickets + bundles for the week’s events online.
Where to stay
This event is worth a road trip, so stay in one of the festival’s fabulous partner hotels and get a true taste of Huntsville. If you reserve a room at one of these hotels, you can get $10 off your ticket:
- 106 Jefferson
- Where: 106 Jefferson St S, Huntsville, AL 35801
- Cost: $214 per night
- Make a reservation
- AC Hotel Downtown
- Where: 435 Williams Ave SW, Huntsville, AL 35801
- Cost: $199 per night
- Make a reservation
- The Westin Huntsville
- Where: 6800 Governors W, Huntsville, AL 35806
- Cost: $159 per night
- Make a reservation
We’ll see you in Huntsville
Grab your girl gang, friends or significant other and head to Huntsville for this festival you just can’t miss. With partners that are the best of the best in the food and wine industries, we know you’ll have an amazing and tasty time.
“As Huntsville has grown this festival has as well and is evolving to a regional event with vendors and attendees from across the country. It’s the perfect opportunity to get a true taste of Huntsville with a week of wine spirits, culinary bliss featuring private chef dinners and the Crush Festival finale.”
Ashley Ryals, Founder & Creative Director, Crush Wine and Food Festival
Are you excited to go to this event? Buy your tickets for the Crush Wine and Food Festival today!
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