Schedule of Events for 2009

March 28 (Saturday):Spring Dance Fling, 5 pm-8pm  Ballroom dance instruction by Nick Diego, appetizers by Pumpkin Hill Bistro, wine tasting, and a glass of wine are included in ticket price. $25 per person  reservations strongly recommended

A special overnight package is being offered by the Holiday Inn of Auburn, NY in conjunction with this event.

April 11 (Saturday): Station-to-Station Barrel Dinner Our barrel room transforms into an elegant setting, and we match our award winning wines with innovative cuisine in an easy-to-mingle atmosphere. $45 per person   Reservations strongly recommended

May 23: "I Love Chocolate" Day, (Saturday) 1010 am-5pm Our barrel room transforms into an elegant setting, and we match our award winning wines with innovative cuisine in an easy-to-mingle atmosphere. $7 per person

June 4 (Thursday): "Wine Maker’s Dinner", at the Virtu Restaurant in Rochester, NY. Complimentary hors d'oeuvres starting at 6 pm, dinner at 7.  View the complete five course menu and wine selections. Directions to the restaurant are available on the Virtu Restaurant website.

June 12 (Friday): "Wine Maker’s Dinner", 6:30 pm at the Cascade Grill on Owasco Lake (Moravia, NY).  View the complete five course menu and wine selections. Directions to the Cascade Grill are available on Cascade's website.

August 15 (Saturday): Barrel Dinner at King Ferry Winery    View the menu and wine selections.

Fall Art Festival, September 19 (Saturday), 10am-5pm   Celebrate the arts with local craftspeople, live music, and free wine tasting.

October 10 & 11 (Saturday & Sunday): Harvest Festival, 10am-5pm  
Fall Family Fun Weekend with our friends at Bakers Acres Garden Center, who co-host with their Apple Festival on Saturday only. Both days at the winery feature wine-making tours, food for a fee, free live music and wine tasting.

Local Artists on Display in 2009   The works of selected artists from the Ithaca and Tompkins County area will be on display at King Ferry Winery. Here is the schedule for 2009; follow the links to find out more each of our featured artists:

February-March	Carlton Manzano - paintings
April-May	Tacie Saltonstall - paintings
June-July	Jan-Michael Barlow - photgraphy
August-September	James Burlitch - photography
October - December	Dan Stevens - photography

Wine & Herb Fest   April 24, 25 & 26, and 27, and May 1, 2, & 3
Times: 1 pm - 6 pm Friday, 10 am - 6 pm Saturday & Sunday

Fresh herbs celebrate the beginning of spring. Receive a planting herb from each winery and sample herb-prepared delicacies paired with wines. Souvenir glass and recipes are included.

"The Greyhound Wine Tour and Friends"  July 23—26 — King Ferry Winery is participating in this event only on the Friday the 24th from 12 to 5 pm.

The Cayuga Wine Trail is hosting it's fourth Greyhound Gathering for a celebration of greyhound adoption . Each human participant will receive a commemorative Greyhound wine glass and enjoy wine tastings and food pairings. Each greyhound will receive doggie treats and partake in an ice cream social.

Holiday Shopping Spree  November 20, 21, & 22 and December 4, 5, & 6
Times: 1 pm - 6 pm Friday, 10 am - 6 pm Saturday & Sunday

Sample wines and holiday treats. Take home a souvenir wineglass; collectible Cayuga Wine Trail gift; holiday recipes; and a coupon book with savings on wine purchases and discounts for area accommodations, attractions, restaurants, and transportation.