Frank Zona of Urban Edge fame is accompanied in jam.     Photo: Brax - VPC

2008 La Viña Autumn Harvest Festival is the "Official" start of autumn in the Upper Valley and music and wine fans from West Texas and Southern New Mexico mix just as smoothly as the fun, music and fruit of the vine. You don't want to miss this annual rite of fall... remember, it's only every autumn.
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La Viña winery presents its Harvest Festival Saturday, October 18 and Sunday October 19, 2008 from noon to 7 p.m. Over 20 wines will be available for tasting and purchase. Adult admission to the festival is $10 and includes a souvenir glass and a choice of 6 wines or a glass of wine. There is a $5 admission for 12-20 years of age and those under the age of 12 will be admitted free.

Tents, tables and chairs are provided for your enjoyment on the beautiful lawn making this a music in the park like atmosphere with great musical entertainment being provided by local and regional talent.

Over fifty vendors have fine art, arts & crafts and food items ranging from fresh roasted quesadillas to gourmet hamburgers. This year’s poster was created by Denise Stark. Join us in celebration of a great harvest and fine wine from La Viña Winery, just minutes from Las Cruces or El Paso. Take the Vinton Exit, #2 in Texas, west away from the mountains, approximately 4 miles to Highway 28, then right 1 mile to the winery, 4201 S. Highway 28, La Union NM. No pets or picnic baskets, please.

Along with the dynamic Radio La Chusma and Frank Zona's Urban Edge; Kat Crosby, a great blues vocalist, will be featured in the Kat Crosby Blues Band.

Prepared by UVB staff.

(Photos: Brax - Valley Publishing Company)

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