There are few opportunities to taste and compare the products of our Oklahoma wineries. The 2nd annual Oklahoma Arts and Wine Festival is one such opportunity.
Ten Oklahoma wineries gave samples of their wine and offered bottles for sale. Visitors tasted a diverse selection of Oklahoma vintages inside the old Perry-McGee building, amid fine art booths and tasty food offerings. The Shawnee News provides a quick overview.
Shawnee News-Star Online - Art, wine fest a success 06/13/04
My wife Dianne and I worked this festival and the first annual Shawnee event, as well. Many things changed this year, some for the better (like the addition of a Chocolate Fountain) and some for the worse (like the addition of live amplified novice musicians only a few short feet from my ear the entire day).
We met some great people both years and tasted some really excellent gourmet cheeses from Council Creek Cheeses and the Watonga Cheese Plant.
As usual, the crowd was polite and orderly all day long. Wine lovers are the most courteous guests you could hope for. Wine festivals offer Oklahoma communities an outstanding chance for income, prestige and acclaim. The town of Shawnee is trying to make the most of it!
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