Taste the Summer: Ohio’s Wine & Fun Festival

Lake Metroparks Farmpark in Kirtland will host a two‑day gathering on August 7 and 8, running from noon to nine in the evening each day. The highlight is a wide selection of wines ranging from dry to sweet fruit styles, letting visitors sample and learn about different flavors. Alongside the drinks, guests can enjoy tasty food, live cooking classes, two music stages with varied performances, local artisans’ booths, and activities designed for kids.Tickets are priced to fit many budgets: an adult sampler that offers wine tastings, a souvenir glass, and entry to the carry‑out shop starts at $39 when bought ahead or $45 at the gate. A more exclusive VIP sampler, which includes early access from 2 to 6 p. m. , small bites, top‑rated wines and live music, costs $75 in advance. Drivers who want to stay sober can grab a designated‑driver pass for $15, while children aged four to seventeen pay only $4. The youngest guests, three and under, enter free. The event is accessible at 8800 Euclid Chardon Road, Kirtland, and more details can be found by visiting vintageohio. com.