It's time to thank our lucky stars. The last weekend in April is circled by many valley residents and fans. The Stark’s, of La Viņa Vineyards and Winery, are throwing a bash... and your invited. At New Mexico's oldest winery, the ancient tradition of winemaking continues along the Don Juan de Oņate trail.

The winds should be over and everyone will be able to take a deep breath and experience Upper Valley fun at its best.

The music will be great and the food sensational and the guests a delight no matter what.

And to top it all off, what could be better than to sample some of La Viņa's fine wine. Yep. It's time to kick out those weird winter blues and kick up your feet stomping to some real hot Blues... did I mention... dancing is allowed... Oh, My Gosh!

There are always great vendors that add a touch of flea market, farmer's market and gallery row to the great event. These are at least two days of relaxation and wine tasting and... in case you didn't know... great blues and jazz. Lots of Jammin' Mon!

While the wine flows and the music fills the air there will be the milling of crowds and friends seeing long lost friends.

There will be events and games for the kids. And, of course, children of all ages can get their face painted.

Along with some great BBQ and turkety there is usually roasted corn and ice cream sandwiches for desert. I guess it seems like a picnic and people pick up on the ambiance.

See you at the La Viņa April 26th & 27th.

Questions??? 575-882-3987 or E-mail us.... stark@lavinawinery.com

La Viņa Winery Blues & Jazz Festival

Directions...

From Downtown... go to I-10. Get off on Artcraft and head west. Right on Westside Drive (second light) and drive all the way to the stop sign. Left... and then real quick curve right. Head down Hiway 28 all the way through La Union NM and 1 mile later on your left... well, you see the cars.

Or if you choose... take the norther route. I-10 to Vinton. Get off and head west to Doniphan and go straight at the light. Over the Vinton Rio Grande Bridge. Then go west on Vinton Road and left at the T. Continue west on South Vinton. When you get to Hiway 28... right.

Prepared by UVB staff.

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