Tickets are $80 and include four hours of unlimited wine tasting, discounted food, access to live art and lots of live entertainment.
Lead organizer Blount says this is also a great opportunity for people to get to know their local Black winemakers, many of whom have an interesting story to tell and a mission behind their message.
"Yachi Blanc 22 and the whole purpose of her brand is to raise awareness and funds using a portion of the proceeds to go towards individuals and children with mental health challenges and mental disabilities," said Blount. She also says the Black Wine Fest is the last hurrah before summer is officially over. There's a theme called "In the Tropics," so they're encouraging people to wear colors like orange, pink, red and deep greens.
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