Artfest Preview Night
How do you make viewing and buying the fine art and fine craft pieces on display at Boston Mills even more fun? Throw in a wine and beer tasting, butler-passed light hors d'oeuvres, and great entertainment... and make it a real party!
A special Preview Night Party is held on the evening before each of the two Artfest weekends, and includes your first chance to view and buy the works on display. A wine and craft beer tasting, hors d'oeuvres, fun live music, and a chance to mingle with other Artfest patrons keeps these evenings festive. Different wines will be previewed each weekend, and you can find the full list of our planned offerings below:
Friday, June 25, 2010, Preview Night Wine Selection:
- Round Hill Chardonnay,
- 3 Blind Moose Pinot Grigio,
- Polka Dot Riesling
- Round Hill Cabernet Sauvignon
- R & B Zinfandel
- Apothic Red
Thursday, July 1, 2010, Preview Night Wine Selection:
- Dante Chardonnay
- Forest Glen Pinot Grigio
- Oltrepo Pavese Mascoto
- Lucky Star Pinot Noir
- North Bore Shiraz
- Forest Ville Merlot
NEW-Featured Ohio Wines (both weekends):
- Wolf Creek Cabernet Franc: Entirely grown in the sandy soils of our hillside vineyard, this medium bodied red is aged in neutral oak barrels for a minimum of six months. Aromas of earth and violets compliment a lingering black pepper finish. Best enjoyed at room temperature.
- Troutman Vineyards Farmer’s White: Farmer’s White is made entirely from Ohio-grown Vidal Blanc grapes. Aromatic and fruity, this semi-sweet white wine is a perfect match with soft cheeses or an apple pie. Alcohol: 10%
- Maize Valley Riesling: Fruity, crisp, light and dry with hints of apricots will delight your taste buds. Alcohol: 11%
Goose Island Beer Selection (both weekends):
- Summertime: The color of sunshine, with a light fruity aroma and a hint of fruity
acidity, Goose Island Summertime is the perfect summer session ale. A
Kölsch beer brewed in the traditional German fashion, you’ll find
yourself enjoying and savoring each sip of summertime as much as you do
those hot summer days and cool summer nights
- Matilda: Wild in character, with a slightly fruity aroma and a spicy yeast
flavor that is as unique as it is satisfying – Matilda is an intriguing
choice for beer and wine lovers alike. Dry and quenching, it’s the
perfect accompaniment at the dining table or for casually socializing
at the bar.
- Sofie: Fermented with wild yeasts and aged in wine barrels with orange peel,
Sofie is a tart, dry, sparkling ale. A subtle, spicy white pepper note,
a hint of citrus from the orange peel and a creamy vanilla finish make
Sofie an intriguing choice for Champagne drinkers and beer drinkers who
are fond of Belgian Saisons.
At the beer garden, we will feature recommended food and cheese pairings from our friends at Seven Grains Natural Market.
Butler-Passed Hors D'Oeuvres
The light hors d'oeuvres at Preview Night include fruits, cheeses, breads, crackers, vegetables, and passed hors d'oeuvres created by by Red's Place in Twinsburg. The planned menu for hot hors d'oeuvres includes:
- Shrimp and Grits - A cheesy polenta round topped with a succulent Old Bay poached shrimp
- Savory Mini Bread Puddings W/ Chorizo - Spicy Mexican sausage, spinach, & sautéed red onion folded into a creamy egg custard
- Sweet Thai Chili & Chicken Pot Stickers - Crunchy wonton wrappers stuffed with sautéed chicken, veggies, and a hot & sweet Thai sauce
- Asiago Cheese Croquettes - Creamy asiago cheese stuffed into a crisp shell
- Stuffed Mini Red Bliss Potatoes - Bite-size sour cream and cheddar stuffed potatoes
- Grilled Grape Tomato Bruschetta - Garlicy bread topped with a relish of basil & sweet grape tomatoes topped with goat cheese
- Spice Rubbed Lamb Lollypop - Barbequed lamb dusted with seven spices including cinnamon, cumin, and cocoa
- Brie and Brandied Pear Tart - Tangy Brie cheese and sweet brandied pears baked in mini tart shells
- Trio of Shooters - Refreshing chilled shots of Gazpacho, Avocado & Lime bisque, and a Sweet Potato Vichyssoise of the classic chilled Spanish soup
- Braised Short Rib Beef Wellington - Slow roasted, beef short ribs braised in Guinness Stout and a mushroom duxelle baked in flaky puff pastry
- Rueben Croquettes - Aged Swiss, Lean Corned Beef, tangy Sauerkraut, in a crispy shell
Dessert Hors d'Oeuvres!
NEW FOR 2010: The Melting Pot (Fairview Park/Rocky River) will be sampling their delectable dessert fondues during both Preview Nights!
Music
June Preview Party will feature the sounds of The Calypso Gypsies Steel Drum Band and July Preview will feature our ever popular "The Island Doctor"!
Preview Night Tickets
With your Preview Night ticket, you get the first chance to view and purchase all of the wonderful fine art and fine craft items exhibited at the Artfest. You can sample any and all of the fine wines and craft beers available, and we offer a wonderful spread of cold appetizers to compliment the hot hors d'oeuvres catered in for the evening. Because of the wine tasting and beer sampling, Preview Nights are limited to ages 21 & Over.
Preview Night tickets are regularly $50/person, but an advance reservation allows you to purchase yours at $40/person instead. Advance reservation deadlines are as follows:
- Advance reservations for the Friday, June 25th, Preview Night must be made by Wednesday, June 23rd.
- Advance reservations for the Thursday, July 1st, Preview Night must be made by Tuesday, June29th.
You can make your Preview Night reservations via phone by calling our Information Office at 800-875-4241, ext. 6. Info Office hours are 10am-4pm, Monday through Thursday only. Preview Nighs are held rain or shine, and all ticket reservations and sales for these event are final.