Litchfield Park is set to host its annual Spring Art and Wine Festival this weekend, free of charge for attendees looking to soak in a diverse array of fine art and sample local brews and vinos, according to the city's official announcement. The event will sprawl along 101 W. Wigwam Blvd, offering a visual feast with over 150 artist booths and a palate-pleasing experience in the Beer & Wine Garden starting from March 2 to March 3, 2024, open each day from 9 am to 5 pm.
The festival promises not just a treat for the eyes but also a bustling garden to uplift spirits, featuring tastings provided by Arizona wineries and local breweries, the garden will kick off operations at 10 am, while the under-21 crowd can still enjoy the art on display, booze is a no-go unless you've hit the 21-year mark and have purchased a tasting package, which also gets you a nifty wristband, according to event details.
For those planning to indulge, the official event page details the Beer and Wine Garden Packages with a baseline $5.00 admission for designated drivers and minors. The Standard Tasting Package costs $25.00, netting participants 6 tasting tickets along with a commemorative glass, or for the more intrepid tasters, the VIP Package at $30.00 ups the ante to 10 tickets, also with a glass in tow. Extra tickets come at $2.00 a pop, and those special glasses are only available as long as stocks last, with proceeds earmarked for local youth sports and recreation programs.
Music is also on the menu, with performances by Inka Gold, The Sahnas' Brothers, Sandra Bassett and September Soul, and Bluesman Mike & The Blues Review Band scheduled to entertain during the two-day fiesta; Saturday's lineup begins with Inka Gold setting the rhythm at 9:30 AM and runs until closing serenades by Sandra Bassett and September Soul at 2:30 PM, while Sunday follows suit with a morning start from The Sahnas' Brothers and concluding afternoon tunes from Inka Gold, this according to the schedule posted online.
Visitors can share in the excitement beyond the festival grounds with social media links to Facebook, X, and email making it easier than ever to broadcast their artsy escapades and boozy revelry live from Litchfield Park's verdant art and wine spectacle.
