Valentine’s Day is quickly approaching. If you are in the Washington, D.C. area you may want to attend the International Wine & Food Festival taking place over the course of three days including February 14^th.

The 15^th Annual Washington D.C. International Wine & Food Festival, presented by The Washington Post, takes place February 13 to February 15. The location is the Ronald Reagan Building & International Trade Center at 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20004.

Attendees can enjoy tastings, wine education and food pairings.

Look for the Festival Marketplace on Thursday and Friday from 12pm to 8pm. The Festival Marketplace will offer complimentary beverages. Admission to the Marketplace is free. Forty plus vendors will be available.

Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings enjoy food, wine, beer, cocktails and entertainment. The Atrium Lounge will be the location of international food and beverages. A deejay will provide the music.

During the festival a live band will also be available as well as a beer garden for beer connoisseurs. The Wine Club will present 100 plus wines to taste. Enjoy the tasting and also learn about the wine and terroir. Hors d’oeuvres, cheese and crackers will be available.

Master Class Tastings available include:

• The Craft of the Cocktail
• 2013-Vintage of a Lifetime | New Zealand
• The Nineties are Always in Style with McPhail Pinot Noirs
• The Barossa Valley
• A Walk in Highland Park

Tickets for the main events and Master Class Tastings are available online.

Cheers! Kathy