View of Cayuga Lake from Long Point Winery

The Cayuga Wine Trail in the picturesque Finger Lakes region of New York is hosting its 25th Annual Wine & Herb Festival on April 28-30 and May 5-7. Sixteen Cayuga Lake wineries are planning to participate in this event. It is sure to bring out the wine and food lover and gardener in you.

Knapp Winery & Vineyards also has a delightful restaurant.

The three key words of the festival are Drink, Eat and Garden. What more can you ask for as spring weather comes rushing in?

Participants with tickets will have the opportunity to enjoy herb inspired cuisine with a wine that complements the dish. Attendees can also pick up herbs and vegetables and a matching recipe collection.

Possible plants to collect include: Jalapeno Pepper, Marjoram, Iceberg Lettuce, Cilantro, Parsley, Sweet 100s Tomato, Oregano, Celery, Dill, Sage, Roma Tomato, Lavender, Sweet Banana Pepper, Meatball Eggplant, Basil and Chives.

This festival includes the opportunity to be eligible for a Grand Prize.

• The Hotel Ithaca
• Deerhead Lakeside Restaurant & Bar
• Cobtree Vacation Rental Resort
• La Tourelle
• Cayuga Lake Cabins
• 34 State “Historic Luxury Suites”
• 10 Fitch Luxurious Romantic Inn
• Finger Lakes Wine Fest
• Experience! The Finger Lakes

For those who want an early start to the weekend festival, four wineries will be open on Friday from 1 to 5pm.

Tickets are $45 each and $65 per couple. Designated driver tickets are also available.

Visit the Cayuga Lake Wine Trail website, for more details about the Wine & Herb Festival.

If you haven’t visited wineries along Cayuga Lake, check out the Wine Trail Traveler articles.

Cheers,
Kathy