# THE SIXTH ANNUAL ST. MICHAEL’S FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL IS SCHEDULED FOR APRIL 2008!

This “Culinary Extravaganza by the Bay” is a weekend-long event allowing “foodies” and “wine lovers” to sip fine wines and taste gourmet foods from around the world

WHO: St. Michael’s Food & Wine Festival each year attracts 2,000 + food and wine enthusiasts from the Mid-Atlantic region. The festival has grown to include internationally recognized chefs and makers of fine wines from around the globe.

WHAT: Activities that will be showcased at this trend-setting event include: presentations by leading food and wine experts, recipe demonstrations, wine tastings, culinary and wine seminars, book signings and unique cuisine, wines and spirits from nationally acclaimed Chefs & Sommeliers pairing with chefs at local award winning restaurants.

WHEN: Festival begins Thursday evening April 24, 2008 with VIP charity reception and continues through Sunday afternoon April 27, 2008. Sunday highlights include Champagne Jazz Brunch and Trade/Media only Reception.

WHERE: St. Michaels, Maryland, along the historical grounds of the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum—a waterfront region which has been called the “next Hamptons” by travel writers, a “vacation spot that never fails to please” by Woman’s Day magazine, and has been named one of “America’s most romantic destinations” by LIFE magazine.

MORE: Visitors are also invited to explore exhibits at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum highlighting the maritime history of the Bay and its culinary connections. Unique shops, outdoor activities and historical sites offer plenty to do.

CONTACT: For more information and/or to set up a press interview, please contact:

Lainie Friedman, Colangelo & Partners Public Relations (CPR)

Tel: 646.624.2885 Ext. 2 or email: lfriedman@colangelopr.com

For up-to-the-minute information on events, celebrity presenters, hotel information, and/or to purchase tickets, please visit the festival’s official website: www.stmichaelsfoodandwinefestival.com