The Hotel Hershey Wine & Food Festival

The Hotel Hershey Wine & Food Festival

This time of year, there is a lot said online about the upcoming Epcot Food & Wine Festival, but did you know that Hershey has its own Wine & Food Festival right here in Pennsylvania?  The Hotel Hershey Wine & Food Festival Annual Festival Returns September 11-– 13, 2015.  Check out the activities that are available during The Hotel Hershey Wine & Food Festival:

Friday, September 11 – Wine, Dine and Punch Lines
Kick off the weekend with a reception hosted by Italo Jofre from Concha y Toro featuring wine selections and a Chilean themed dinner menu. Then, enjoy a selection of desserts and the lighter side of wine with “Something To Wine About,” a comedy show featuring Laurie Forster, The Stand Up Sommelier.
7 – 10 p.m.; $96 per person, includes tax and gratuity

Saturday, September 12 – Vine to Wine at Waltz Vineyards Estate Winery
This unique experience begins with a personal tour of Waltz Vineyards Estate Winery in nearby LancasterCounty. The tour is followed by a walk-through of the winemaking process with owners Jan and Kimberly Waltz. The event culminates with a tasting of wines accompanied by local cheeses, crackers and chocolates. Transportation to and from The Hotel Hershey and boxed lunch are included. Outdoor dress and comfortable shoes are suggested.
8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.; $54 per person, includes tax, gratuity and boxed lunch

Saturday, September 12 – Trinchero Bordeaux Blending Class
The Trinchero Bordeaux Blending Class shows guests the process and art of blending Bordeaux red wine. Guests are invited to blend their own Bordeaux-style wine with four of the classic varietal components of Bordeaux: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petite Verdot and Cabernet Franc.
2 – 4 p.m.; $48 per person, includes tax and gratuity

Saturday, September 12 – Pio Cesare Wine Dinner
Hosted by Italian winemaker Cesare Benvenuto from Pio Cesare Wines, the evening begins with a reception followed by a five-course dinner paired with four to five wines. Benvenuto will speak, and guests will have the opportunity to mingle with fellow wine enthusiasts.
6 – 10 p.m.; $120 per person, includes tax and gratuity

Sunday, September 13 – VIP Winemaker Breakfast
This breakfast buffet and mimosa bar is hosted by several Wine Festival winemakers. Registration and wristband pick-up will be available during breakfast for guests who will enjoy the Grand Tasting in the afternoon.
10 a.m. – noon; $30 per person, includes tax and gratuity

Sunday, September 13 – Grand Tasting
The Grand Tasting features more than 50 international and domestic wineries, a selection of local breweries, food samplings from Hershey Entertainment & Resorts’ award-winning chefs andrestaurants and live jazz entertainment. Guests are invited to stroll and enjoy the grounds of the Hotel’s FormalGardens and HarvestPlaza.
Noon – 4 p.m.; $65 per person, includes tax and gratuity; $20 per designated driver, includes tax and gratuity

The Spa at The Hotel Hershey also has some special treatments just for the Wine & Food Festival:

The Spa At The Hotel Hershey is also celebrating the return of the Wine & Food Festival with special treatments from September 1 through October 31. The “Red, Red Wine Package” features natural grape antioxidants to exfoliate and moisturize the skin. The package includes Soaking Tub and Body Scrub treatments; Manicure; Pedicure; Lunch in The Oasis, The Spa’s guest-only dining room, as well as a complimentary glass of red or white wine. The “Red, Red Wine Package” is available Mondays through Thursdays for $245* and Fridays through Sundays for $265*.

For those who prefer the ultimate nail service, guests can enjoy a “Vineyard Hands & Feet” treatment. Featuring wine scrubs and moisturizers, guests experience a Manicure, Pedicure and complimentary glass of red or white wine. This offering is available Mondays through Thursdays for $140** and Fridays through Sundays for $150**.

Please remember that registration is required for all events and can be made by calling 717-534-8800. Guests must be 21 or older and provide valid ID at each event.