Wine Over Water, presented by BB&T is just days away on Saturday August 27 from 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Newport’s Purple People Bridge.
The 9th Annual Wine Over Water is an evening of tasting exquisite wines, local craft beer, and delectable foods all while raising funds to support a vital community resource – Brighton Center.
This year is special for the Center as it is the organization’s 50th anniversary of transforming lives.
The 9th Annual Wine Over Water tasting event will feature exceptional local wines from Baker-Bird Winery, Cave Hill Vineyard & Winery, Elk Creek Vineyards, Forest Edge Winery, Horseshoe Bend Vineyards, Old 502 Winery, StoneBrook Winery, and an international tasting selection along with a selection of beers from Braxton Brewing Company. Food vendors include B&B Riverboats, Buckhead Mountain Grill, Center Table Catering, City Barbecue, Edible Arrangements, Cincinnati Airport Marriott, Fireside Pizza, and Hofbrauhaus. Live entertainment will be provided by Sound Body Jazz Orchestra and guests will enjoy spectacular sunset views from the bridge.
Tickets are $30 in advance or $35 if purchased at the door and price includes a souvenir tasting glass, six food and six drink tickets. Tickets are limited and last year the event sold out. Anyone interesting in attending is encouraged to purchase tickets early. For more information or to order tickets please visit www.brightoncenter.com/wineoverwater.
For an extra $15 attendees can enjoy a VIP 30-minute premium international wine tasting, led by Sommelier Mary Horn, Vice President of Fine Wine Sales & Education, Heidelberg Distributing.
The tasting will include three additional wines and cheeses for pairing. The VIP tastings are sponsored by Dep’s Fine Wine & Spirits and is close to selling out.
“Wine Over Water is a unique fundraiser that supports Brighton Center’s 37 distinct programs and services aimed at helping individuals and families achieve self-sufficiency through the individualized bundling of services. Everyone who purchases a ticket is playing a part in supporting our mission and the thousands of lives we impact throughout the region,” said Tammy Weidinger, President and CEO of Brighton Center.
Sponsors for Wine Over Water include BB&T as the Presenting Sponsor, Media Sponsor: WNKU, and Silver Sponsor: Kroger.
About Brighton Center
The mission of Brighton Center, Inc. is to create opportunities for individuals and families to reach self-sufficiency through family support services, education, employment, and leadership. We will achieve this mission by creating an environment that rewards excellence and innovation, encourages mutual respect and maximizes resources.
During last fiscal year, Brighton Center impacted the lives of over 64,000 individuals from infants to senior citizens through 37 programs across all eight counties of Northern Kentucky and beyond.