“We sold more pre-sale tickets for wine tasting than ever before,” said Verde Valley Wine Consortium President Paula Woosley.
“Despite the challenges that we had with the weather such as wind, rain and some hail, this year was one of our biggest ever,” said Town of Camp Verde Parks and Recreation Division Manager and event organizer Michael Marshall. “We partner with Verde Valley Wine Consortium to help us with the wine expertise and the Northern Arizona Blues Alliance put together the live music with a blues and roots review.”
The two-day event is held the third weekend in March to celebrate the region’s pecan growers and wineries. It is free to attend; wine-tasting tickets can be purchased online or at the event. FBN
By V. Ronnie Tierney, FBN
Photos by V. Ronnie Tierney, Fresh Focuses Photography: Dean and Alicia Hettel of New Jersey found the festival while camping nearby. “We love festivals like this,” said Alicia. “It’s so nice because we can taste the wine and if we like it, buy a bottle. It’s also nice that it’s outside and we can connect with people.”
