The sun is shining, the weather is getting warmer and (fingers crossed) the snow is finally gone! Summer BBQ season is right around the corner and the best one of the summer happens in just a few weeks. On Friday, May 20th, Our Lady of the Wayside, presented by Giant Eagle, will host their annual Grapes & Ale party at Progressive Field. With samplings of more than 300 internationally acclaimed wines, loads of craft brews samples, nibbles from some of the best BBQ restaurants in town, and live music from The Ace Molar Band, this is the event of the season that you won’t want not to miss!

You’ll have a great time chatting with friends, munching on appetizers and sampling drinks. There are wine samplings from over 40 wineries and over 20 breweries.  These include Benziger Family Winery, Kenwood Wineyards, Great Lakes Brewing Co. and more. This wildly popular event takes place at Progressive Field throughout a large portion of the concourse. This means there is more than enough space to mix and mingle.

The emcees of the event Average Joe from Q104, Mark “Munch” Bishop from ESPN Cleveland, Majic 105.7 and Chip Kulick are sure to keep this event lively and fun! Don’t forget to bring a little cash for the Chinese auction and beer samples. Grab your tickets and come join me and hundreds of other Clevelanders as we support Our Lady of the Wayside.

While this event is for guests 21 and over, there are a few different tickets options to choose from.

• $50 Premiere Grand Tasting Event
  7:00pm-10:00pm
  Admission for One (1) guest to Grapes & Ale, international wine samplings along with summer fare selections from  the area’s best restaurants.  Guests will also have access to The Corner, to enjoy samplings of craft beers ($5/10 samples or $10/20), Souvenir Glass, Chinese Raffle, Entertainment by Ace Molar and Much More!
• $125 Access to Majic VIP Area
  7:00pm-10:00pm
  Admission for One (1) guest to the Premiere Grand Tasting as well as access to the VIP area located on the 2nd floor of The Corner Bar throughout the evening to sample great hors d’ouevres as well as Featured Wines from Benzinger Family Winery, Kenwood , Prophecy Wines and more! Includes all of the amenities of Premiere Grand Tasting Event above.
• $25 Designated Driver Ticket
  Admission for One (1) guest to the Premiere Grand Tasting.  Enjoy Summer selections and unlimited Aquafina & Pepsi.

Our Lady of the Wayside Mission:
Our Lady of the Wayside enriches the lives of individuals who have developmental disabilities. We provide individuals and their families pathways to healthy and productive personal growth through professional care and guidance.

Established nearly 50 years ago, Our Lady of the Wayside supports children and adults with developmental disabilities through a Family of Services which include:

• Supporting nearly 700 children and adults with developmental disabilities
• Managing nearly 70 homes in more than 30 communities throughout Cuyahoga, Lake, Lorain, Medina and Summit counties
• Operating a transportation fleet of 100 vehicles
• Becoming a major regional employer with nearly 700 staff
• Pioneering The Pathways Program, an innovative Day Program for adults with developmental disabilities

GIVEAWAY:

Enter to win two premiere grand tasting tickets to the Grapes & Ale event on Friday, May 20th. Please enter below.

Disclosure: I was asked by Our Lady of the Wayside to help promote Grapes & Ale. In exchange, I was given two Premiere Grand tasting tickets to giveaway and two premiere grand tasting tickets for personal use. As always, all opinions are 100% my own.