Roswell Wine Festival Set For Oct. 7

ROSWELL, GA — Tickets will go on sale Thursday, July 26 for the 6th annual Roswell Wine Festival, which will return on Sunday, Oct. 7.

The 2018 beneficiary for this popular event will be Roswell-based Children's Development Academy, which works to prepare about 240 less fortunate preschool children for kindergarten with a structured curriculum, fully accredited teachers and serving over 70,000 nutritious meals and snacks annually.

Roswell Wine Festival organizers will have more than 200 wines showcased at the event, including bottles from France, Italy, Australia and even some that are made in the Peach State. You can also expect to see more than 70 local businesses and over 15 local artists participate in the festival.

Long-time friends Peggy Robinson and Dwight Cunningham launched the Roswell Wine Festival in 2012. After graduating from college at Johnson & Wales University, they both moved to the Roswell and fell in love with the area.

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With a shared passion for wine, they wanted to create an event that provides an exceptional experience for wine enthusiasts, supports the business community and benefits local charities. Both co-founders have earned Wine & Spirit Education Trust, level two certifications, with merit. Cunningham and Robinson also hand-select many of the wines featured at the festival.

This year's platinum sponsor is Brown & Company, and VIP ticket holders will get early access to the festival at 1 p.m. at the company's VIP tent. Restaurant sponsors include Vin25 and Osteria Mattone.

The festival will run 2-5 p.m. along Canton Street in downtown Roswell. To purchase tickets and find out more information, visit the Roswell Wine Festival website for details.

Images via Jacey Verhoef Photography / Roswell Wine Festival