Amid much fanfare, the La Cañada Flintridge 17th Annual Wine & Food Tasting (W&FT) was launched at a recent Kiwanis Club of La Cañada noon-time meeting, with tickets available to the public now.  The W&FT will be held on Sunday, September 22, 2019, from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the new venue of Olberz Park located at the La Cañada Flintridge Town Center/City Hall, at One Civic Center Drive, La Cañada Flintridge. 

The event is presented by the Kiwanis Club of La Cañada, the La Cañada Flintridge Chamber of Commerce and Community Association, and Rosso Wines.  The Kiwanis proceeds will go towards scholarships, as well as sponsorships and other needs-based programs benefiting the local students and surrounding community. 

Spear-headed by Kiwanis Club of La Cañada W&FT Co-Directors Mary Gant, Clyde Hemphill, Maureen Bond and Michael Leininger, more than 18 restaurants, caterers and food specialty shops are expected to serve tastes of their delicious cuisine along with wine purveyors pouring exceptional wines from around the world.

In addition to the superb Premium Wine Silent Auction, new this year – is a “Wine Toss” attraction sponsored by Kobeissi Properties, La Cañada Flintridge, where participants will test their skills for a chance to win a bottle of wine, valued up to $100.

When asked about the event, W&FT Co-Chair Mary Gant exclaimed, “We are super excited about the new location at Olberz Park!  We encourage folks to put together a group, and come enjoy an afternoon filled with great wine, delicious food and lots of fun!  It takes a lot of work to put on this event, but we consider it a labor of love, as the 26 committee members bring their talents, and enthusiasm, all for the benefit of our local youth and community.”

To coincide with the W&FT new Olberz Park location, also unveiled to the group, was a new W&FT logo, including original artwork depicting the majestic cedar tree located in front of LCF City Hall, which showcases the 3 event presenters.

Advance tickets are $60 per person, and $65 per person at the gate.  To purchase tickets, or for additional information on W&FT, go to www.LaCanadaKiwanis.org or call the La Cañada Flintridge Chamber of Commerce and Community Association at (818) 790-4289. 

Tickets may also be picked up at:

• La Cañada Flintridge Chamber of Commerce and Community Association, One Civic Center Drive, Suite A, La Cañada Flintridge, CA 91011

• Community Center of La Cañada Flintridge, 4469 Chevy Chase Drive, La Cañada Flintridge, CA 91011.

• Or may be purchased at the gate, on the day of the event.

Special note:  Based on licensing requirements, no one under 21 years of age is allowed into the event; including infants or pets.

Attendees may enhance their tasting experience by carpooling or using other modes of transportation (Lyft, Uber, etc).