Saratoga Wine & Food and Fall Ferrari Festival - 09/08/2011

Saratoga Wine & Food and Fall Ferrari Festival

Saratoga Wine & Food and Fall Ferrari Festival September 9th-11th, 2011 FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 Saratoga Wine & Food and Fall Ferrari Festival - Adirondack Road Tour and Luncheon 10:30 a.m. $50/person Ferrari, Alfa Romeo, Lancia, Maserati, Lamborghini and Fiat-Abarth automobiles will follow a 1 ½ hour route through the Adirondacks and Lake George area. Guests will have lunch at the historic Lake George Club and enjoy speedboat rides. Saratoga Wine & Food and Fall Ferrari Festival - Live on Stage Gala, SPAC Amphitheatre 7 p.m. $150/person A once a year opportunity: wine and dine on SPAC’s stage! The Live on Stage Gala features exquisite Italian wines, an innovative Italian menu and live music and dancing. Live and silent auctions of wines, spirits and luxury items. The Italian Trade Commission, Marcus Samuelsson, Adrienne Vittadini, Kevin Zraly and Andrea Zagato will be honored. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 Saratoga Wine & Food and Fall Ferrari Festival - Grand Tasting and Concours d’Italia, SPAC With Special Guest Marcus Samuelsson 1 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. $75/person Tasting extravaganza featuring vintages from around the globe, innovative cuisine from the region’s top restaurants, live music and more. Book signing and cooking demonstration by celebrity chef Marcus Samuelsson. Dedicated Italian Pavilion showcasing the Real Flavors of Italy. Italian wines, cheeses, olive oils and other specialty products at the pavilion hosted by the Italian Trade Commission. Seminar on one-of-a-kind Italian wines by acclaimed sommelier and restaurateur Joe Campanale, presented by La Cucina Italiana. Concours d’Italia featuring collectible automobiles from Ferrari, Alfa Romeo, Lancia, Maserati, Lamborghini and Fiat-Abarth, judged by marque specialists. Ferrari: Living the Legend panel discussion of the Ferrari mystique and lifestyle. Saratoga Wine & Food and Fall Ferrari Festival - Live Auction of Luxuries presented by Chubb SPAC 4:30 p.m. Open to all Grand Tasting ticket holders, the Live Auction, hosted by 2011 James Beard Lifetime Achievement Award winner Kevin Zraly, features exotic travel packages, custom jewelry, rare wines, SPAC tickets, original artwork, automobilia and more. Prosecco and Italian desserts served. Saratoga Wine & Food and Fall Ferrari Festival - After Party Aperitivo, South Portico, Hall of Springs Hosted by SPAC’s Junior Committee. 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. $45/person A stylish lounge party offering savory food, spirits and live music. SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 Saratoga Wine & Food and Fall Ferrari Festival - Italian Sparkling Jazz Brunch, Saratoga National Golf Course 11:00 a.m. $50/person An elegant brunch accompanied by live jazz, hosted at the timeless Saratoga National Golf Course For a full schedule of festival events and to purchase tickets, visit spac.org. To learn more about the Italian Trade Commission and the Wines and Foods of Italy visit www.italianmade.com