6th Annual Fall Wine Festival at Lake Carolina

Presented by Essex Homes

COLUMBIA, SC – September 25, 2008 – The 6th Annual Fall Wine Festival at Lake Carolina will be presented by Essex Homes and held on Lake Carolina’s Village Green on Sunday, October 19, 2008, from 2:30 p.m. until 5:30 p.m. 

The Fall Wine Festival is a unique, public event that benefits the non-profit organization, Children’s Charities of the Midlands and has grown to become one of the signature charitable events of the Columbia Northeast area. Essex Homes is one of Columbia, SC’s largest and most successful homebuilders.

Patrons are invited to enjoy live jazz music while tasting over 100 wines and sampling fine foods and delectable desserts presented by Northeast Columbia’s finest chefs. All patrons will receive an exclusive souvenir wine glass to commemorate participating in the event. Plus, a Silent Auction will be conducted during the festival which features original artwork by noted South Carolina artists and other donated treasures. Complimentary valet parking is included with the price of admission. Tickets are $30.00 in advance, or $40.00, the day of the Festival. Tickets may be purchased on-line at www.lakecarolina.com or by calling (803) 461-9586.

Reserved tables are available which include a special VIP Pre-Party with food and private tastings. The Pre-Party begins at 1:00 p.m. The Fall Wine Festival is presented by volunteers and incurs no administrative fees. All net proceeds are distributed by Children’s Charities of the Midlands (a non-profit, tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization) to charities dedicated to making a difference in the lives of children in the Midlands of South Carolina. 

What: 6th Annual Fall Wine Festival at Lake Carolina Presented By Essex Homes

Where: The Village Green at Lake Carolina
(Lake Carolina is in Northeast Columbia, on Hardscrabble Road, 2½ miles north of Clemson Road)

When: Sunday, October 19, 2008;  2:30 p.m. until 5:30 p.m.

Ticket Purchase Information: Purchase your tickets online at – www.LakeCarolina.com or calling 803-461-9586.  $30 in advance; $40 the day of the Festival

Children’s Charities of the Midlands is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization dedicated to helping children in need in the Midlands of South Carolina.