Tickets on sale for annual Uncork Barrington on July 7
Tickets are now on sale for Uncork Barrington, a charitable wine-tasting event to be held from 6-9:30 p.m. on Friday, July 7, at the Barrington Metra Station-Tent Pavilion. Attendees can enjoy an evening of wine, food and live entertainment from The Claudettes, while supporting important community organizations.
Tickets are $40 in advance or $50 the day of the event and can be purchased online at www.uncorkbarrington.com.
Admission includes access to over 50 wines, 20 one ounce tasting pours, a souvenir wineglass, a Passport Event Guide, and complimentary nibbles. Additional food and wine will also be available for purchase. Designated driver tickets are available for $25 and guests receive a water bottle at admission.
For a more high-end experience, a $90 VIP ticket is available. VIP guests have access to several high-end wines, dedicated food served by Ruth's Chris Steak House, and a special VIP tent in an atmosphere reminiscent of a Napa vineyard. All guests must be at least 21 years old to attend.
Sponsors for the premiere event are: Angel Water, Inc., Bath Planet, Christina Currie Events, Inc., Draper and Kramer Mortgage Corp-Dan Krucek, GK Development, Inc., Heinen's Fine Foods, Ignite Payments, Authorized Partner of First Data, Krumwiede Roofing & Exterior, Lori Rowe/Coldwell Banker, Marquardt of Barrington Buick-GMC, Meetinghouse, Quintessential Media Group, Shakou Barrington, Travelex International and Wyndham Vacations.
An assortment of unique wines and delicious food samples will be offered by local vendors including: Big Iron Horse Barbecue, Bliss Wine & Gifts, Cook Street Coffee, Francesca Famiglia, Garfields Beverage Warehouse, Heinen's Fine Foods, Incontro A Tavola, Kooker's, Mandile's Italian Ristorante & Banquets, McGonigal's Pub, Neoteca, Inc., On Occasion Catering & Events, Pinstripes, Ruth's Chris Steak House, The Heart of Europe Café, True Cuisine Catering, UnWined of Long Grove, Vin Chicago, Wild Asparagus and Wines for Humanity.
Now in its 13th year, Uncork Barrington is co-hosted by the Barrington Area Chamber of Commerce, Barrington Area Council on Aging and Barrington Village Association, Uncork is an important funding source for local charities. This year the event proceeds will benefit the Barrington Children's Choir, BACOA, Barrington Area United Way, Barrington Youth and Family Services and Samaritan Counseling Center.
For information go to www.UncorkBarrington.com.
The BACC (www.BarringtonChamber.com), founded in 1969, is an association of 800 plus member businesses representing more than 1,800 business people dedicated to the success and prosperity of the 11 regional communities it serves: Barrington, Barrington Hills, Deer Park, Inverness, Kildeer, Lake Barrington, Long Grove, North Barrington, Port Barrington, South Barrington and Tower Lakes. BACC promotes economic opportunities, advocates the interests of business, offers programs for professional development and leadership, and works to foster a robust regional economy.
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