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2nd Annual Treasure Coast Wine & Ale Trail Festival Slated for Nov. 16

November 8, 2019


The St. Lucie, Indian River and Martin County Tourism Offices and its partners are proud to announce the 2nd Annual Treasure Coast Wine & Ale Trail Festival is scheduled for Saturday, November 16, 2019 from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM at Summer Crush Vineyard & Winery, located at 4200 Johnston Road in Fort Pierce. Locals and visitors will enjoy locally made craft beer, wine, and cider all crafted right here on the Treasure Coast.

Beer, wine and cider will be flowing from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM with live music by Uproot Hootenanny. An admission ticket is $25 in advance or $30 at the door which provides each attendee with one tasting glass and unlimited tastings. Tastings will be available from the Treasure Coast Wine & Ale Trail members, including: Side Door Brewing Co., Hope Life Brewing Co., Sailfish Brewing Co., Islamorada Brewing Co., Pareidolia Brewing Co., Mash Monkeys Brewing Co., Orchid Island Brewery, American Icon Brewing Co., Walking Tree Brewery, Ocean Republic Brewing, Pierced Ciderworks and Summer Crush Winery. An admission ticket is not required to attend the event. Folks can enter the event, free of charge, and purchase great food from area food trucks and beverages from the pavilion bar. Local arts and craft vendors will also be on site selling their unique items. Attendees of this family-friendly event can enjoy a game of disc golf, life-size chess or any of the various activities that Summer Crush has to offer.

Food will be available from Georgia Boy & Ethel's Famous Wings, Red's Kitchen, Ketch-a-fire and the Taco Dive Food Truck.

Tickets to the event can be purchased online at www.summercrushwine.com.


About the Treasure Wine & Ale Trail

The trail which was launched in March 2017 is an organized and collaborative partnership between the tourism marketing offices of St. Lucie, Indian River and Martin County as well as the local breweries, the winery and the cidery to attract more visitors to the area. The creation of the trail has allowed the Treasure Coast tourism agencies to join the likes of larger Florida destinations that actively market their brew and/or ale trails such as Tampa, Jacksonville and St. Pete/Clearwater. More information about the trail can be found at www.tcwineandaletrail.com.


About Visit St. Lucie

St. Lucie – home to the historic city of Fort Pierce, the vibrant city of Port St. Lucie & beautiful beaches of Hutchinson Island is located on the Atlantic Ocean along the east coast of Florida, 120 miles southeast of Orlando and 115 miles north of Miami with direct access from Florida’s Turnpike, Interstate 95 and State Road 70. The area offers an array of visitor activities including beautiful beaches, championship golf, excellent outdoor and nature adventures, a thriving arts and cultural scene, world class fishing and dozens of unique attractions. A variety of affordable accommodations such as hotels, motels, bed & breakfasts, vacation condos/homes and an all-inclusive resort are available. For a full listing of places to stay in St. Lucie, go to www.visitstlucie.com/places-to-stay-2. Nearby commercial airports include Palm Beach International (PBI), Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood (FLL) and Miami International Airport (MIA). For more details visit www.visitstlucie.com; www.facebook.com/VisitStLucie; Twitter: @VisitStLucie and Instagram: @VisitStLucie.


About Visit Indian River County

Situated along Florida’s Treasure Coast on the Atlantic Ocean, the communities of Vero Beach, Sebastian and Fellsmere are the geographical starting point for the Florida tropics, with winter temperatures rarely dipping below 70° (21°C). The county is centrally located 70 miles south of the Kennedy Space Center and 135 miles north of Miami. The destination resides at the intersection of green and glamorous, with 100,000 conservation acres, 22 miles of pristine uncrowded beaches and a treasure trove of cultural attractions. Hotels and resorts with rooftops no higher than swaying palm trees support the destination’s motto “Sunrises, not High Rises.” Road trippers can easily access the destination via I-95, the Florida Turnpike or Route 60. It is also convenient to Orlando International; Orlando-Melbourne International, Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood, and Palm Beach International airports. Vero Beach Regional Airport is served by Elite Airways with direct flights from Newark, NJ.

About Martin County, FL

Conveniently located on Florida’s East Coast, Martin County is real Florida gem that celebrates small-town life and that hard-to-find "Old Florida" feel. Martin County boasts a beautiful natural landscape from ocean, to river, to lake and everything in between! Here, building restrictions have limited structures to four stories, preserving breathtaking views throughout the county. Stuart, known as the Sailfish Capital of the World, is the first and remains the only town in Florida to be selected by Coastal Living Magazine as their #1 “ Happiest Seaside Town. Plan your escape at discovermartin.com. For more information and to plan your trip visit www.discovermartin.com , of follow us socially on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter @discovermartin.


For more information, please contact Allison Macdonald at 772-462-1579 or macdonalda@stlucieco.org.