Kirkland Uncorked July 17, 2009

Kirkland Uncorked: A Festival of Art, Style & Taste is a grand celebration showcasing Washington's finest wines, gourmet food, engaging art and the best Northwest jazz -- all in one elegant, entertaining weekend on the shores of Lake Washington.

A signature summer event, Kirkland Uncorked offers the perfect opportunity to discover this vibrant lakeside community. An abundance of restaurants, boutiques, art galleries, home decor shops, designer stores, day spas, waterfront strolls, lake cruises and water activities make Kirkland the perfect weekend destination. Visit explorekirkland.com to discover all there is to experience in Kirkland.

Featuring wine sampling, beer by the glass, lifestyle exhibits shopping, grilling demonstrations and competition, live music and a wine shop.

Located in Marina Park: 25 Lakeshore Plaza

Hours
* Friday, July 17 5 - 10 p.m.
* Saturday, July 18 1- 10 p.m.
* Sunday, July 19 1 - 6 p.m.

Admission
* $20 Advanced General Admission: a souvenir glass and 10 tasting tokens*
* $25 General Admission at the Door: a souvenir glass and 10 tasting tokens*
* $15 Non-Drinking/Designated Driver Ticket

*Wine samples are 1-3 tasting tokens per one-ounce pour. Additional tasting tokens may be purchased for $1 each.

*Commemorative festival glasses available while supplies last.

Our Beneficiary: The Hope Heart Institute

Kirkland Uncorked is honored to partner with The Hope Heart Institute as the festival beneficiary. A portion of all admission fees collected in the Tasting and Lifestyle Garden along with proceeds from Art for Hope Heart will directly fund local research and education to fight heart disease. The Hope Heart Institute has a 50-year history of revolutionary medical advances and educational curriculums that make heart disease -- America's #1 cause of death -- more treatable, beatable and preventable. Learn more at hopeheart.org.

Official Website: http://www.kirklanduncorked.com/index.html