Huntersville, NC – Today, the Lake Norman Wine and Food Festival’s Acting Executive Director, V. Tom Gardner, shared a sneak preview of wineries that have made an early commitment to participate in the upcoming event. The festival will be held June 5-6, 2010, at Kenton Place in Cornelius, NC.

“We are fortunate to have a varied and distinctive group of talented local wineries from Iredell and the Yakin Valley joining our festival. Initial commitments have been received from Allison Oaks Vineyards, Davesté Vineyards, Dobbins Creek Vineyards, Round Peak Vineyards, Shadow Springs Vineyard and Shelton Vineyards.

“In working to put together the festival, I had a chance to visit each of these wineries, and it was an experience that gave me a taste of just how much North Carolina wineries have to offer. I am excited to be able to share that experience with the residents of Lake Norman,” stated Gardner.

In addition to wine tastings, the Lake Norman Wine and Food Festival will feature area restaurants and vendors. The event will include a number of distinct areas including: the Main Tent, wine lectures and cooking demonstrations; the Wine Reservoir, wine tastings from local wineries; the Restaurant Galley, small dishes from local restaurants; as well as a Merchants area, regional vendors and boutique offerings.

The Lake Norman Wine and Food Festival was founded to benefit local charities in need and has filed for its 501(c)(3) nonprofit status. The festival will be donating proceeds to Angels and Sparrows, Hope House and the Mooresville Soup Kitchen.

Prospective attendees, as well as vendors, restaurants, and sponsors can get up-to-the-minute information by visiting www.lakenormanwineandfoodfestival.org.

Huntersville, NC – Early last week, the Mooresville Soup Kitchen was selected as the final beneficiary of the Lake Norman Wine and Food Festival, Inc. The festival will directly support the organization through proceeds and supplies generated during the upcoming event, scheduled for June 5-6, 2010.

The Lake Norman Wine and Food Festival was founded to benefit local charities in need and has filed for its 501(c)(3) nonprofit status. In addition to the Mooresville Soup Kitchen, the festival also will be donating proceeds to Angels and Sparrows and Hope House.

“For over twenty years, the Mooresville Soup Kitchen has been there for our community and the individuals who most need our support, and we are proud to be able to give back to an organization that has given so much. By selecting local charities we hope to not only raise revenue but raise awareness of their goals and efforts”, stated Acting Executive Director V. Tom Gardner.

The Lake Norman Wine and Food Festival is scheduled to be held at Kenton Place in Cornelius, NC. The festival will be a gathering place for area residents to experience a variety of select local vintners, restaurants and vendors. The event will feature a number of distinct areas including: the Main Tent, wine lectures and cooking demonstrations; the Wine Reservoir, wine tastings from local wineries; the Restaurant Galley, small dishes from local restaurants; as well as a Merchants area, regional vendors and boutique offerings.

“We look forward to working closely with the Lake Norman community to provide a upscale event with a relaxed atmosphere that can be both enjoyable and beneficial to local non-profits, business and residents,” concluded Gardner.

Prospective attendees, as well as vendors, restaurants, and sponsors can get up-to-the-minute information by visiting www.lakenormanwineandfoodfestival.org.