Iconic Music Group Added To Greenwich Wine + Food Festival Lineup

GREENWICH, CT — Just over a month after announcing GRAMMY Award-winning band Little Big Town as this year's musical headliner, the 2019 Greenwich Wine + Food Festival Presented by PepsiCo revealed Michael Franti and Spearhead have been added to the star-studded lineup. The popular annual event is scheduled to take place Sept. 20-21.

Franti will be playing Sept. 21, along with Little Big Town, live on the Pepsi stage. The announcement was made Tuesday on the festival's Facebook page.

Franti and Spearhead specialize in a blend of roots, rock, reggae, hip-hop, soul, funk and pop, with notable songs including "The Sound Of Sunshine," "Hey Now Now" and "I'm Alive (Life Sounds Like)" among other hits.

The festival, located in Roger Sherman Baldwin Park in Greenwich, offers ticket holders a unique, up-close encounter with nationally recognized and regional stars of food, wine, spirits and entertainment, according to a release. From food trucks to fine dining, attendees gain access to some of their favorite food stars while also discovering new regional favorites.

The ninth annual charitable event, which has donated nearly $1 million to various causes since it began, commences Friday with the Master Chef Wine Gala. The experience then unfolds Saturday into a full day of eating, drinking, chef demos, book signings and more, with the weekend closing out with a performance by Little Big Town.

The festival will be held rain or shine. Anyone under 21, including infants or strollers, and pets will not be admitted.

For more information about the festival's chef and musical talent lineup, click here.

Tickets for the event are available at the festival website or by calling 203-588-1363. Ticket options include the All Weekend Pass ($700), Friday's Opening Night Master Chef Wine Gala ($275), Saturday All Day Pass ($200) and Saturday VIP Pass ($500). To get on the waitlist for On-Stage and Lawn Dinner Tables, call 203-588-1363.