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 Enjoy wines from Maryland's best wineries for a $10 wine tasting fee, which includes a commemorative wine glass for the first 2,000 attendees- Free cooking demos
- Four stages of free live music
- Free wine seminars
- Congratulations to poster contest winner
Danielle Hedquist - A special edition from our Farmers' Market...Praline Bakery and Farmhouse Flowers will be selling sweet and savory items as well as flowers
- For more information about the wine festival, please call 240-314-8620
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| WINE TASTING |
Enjoy wines from Maryland's best wineries for a $10 wine tasting fee, which includes a commemorative wine glass for the first 2,000 attendees. The following wineries will be featured: Basignani Winery, Boordy Vineyards, Elk Run Vineyards, Fiore Winery, Frederick Cellars, Solomons Island Winery, Sugarloaf Mountain Vineyard, Terrapin Station Winery.
Are you the DD?
Designated Drivers for Uncorked wine tasters may ask for a special wristband at the sales booth to receive free soda and water during the event. |
| PLAZA STAGE |
12 - 1:30 p.m. 
|  The Kelly Bell Band
The Kelly Bell Band has been named the "Best Blues Band in the Mid Atlantic Region" for the past 11 years. The Kelly Bell Band has the unique ability to cross musical genres, including blues, funk, hip-hop, and bluegrass to appeal to all different types of people. Over the past decade, the Kelly Bell Band has shared the stage with some of today's greatest performers, including James Brown, The Black Crowes, and Matchbox 20. |
2 - 3:30 p.m. |  Old Man Brown
The Baltimore-based group Old Man Brown offers listeners an original combination of rock, blues, soul, and funk music. Old Man Brown was nominated for three Grammys in 2005 in the categories of Best Rock Group or Duo, Best R & B Vocals, and Best Rock Song. |
4:30 - 6 p.m. |  Daryl Davis
Award-winning vocalist, guitarist, pianist and composer Daryl Davis has many musical accomplishments to his name. In addition to being a successful individual artist, Daryl has performed with the Muddy Waters Legendary Blues Band, Elvis Presley's Jordanaires, The Coasters, Percy Sledge, and Wanda Jackson. Daryl recently performed with Chuck Barry at the 2008 Virgin Music Festival at Pimlico Raceways in Baltimore.
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| GIBBS STAGE |
12 - 1 p.m. |  Bill Kirchen
Known for his trademark licks on the Commander Cody classic, "Hot Rod Lincoln," Bill Kirchen is also a Grammy-nominated guitarist, singer and songwriter. For over 30 years, Bill has been celebrating an American musical tradition where country music draws upon its origins in blues, bluegrass and in the western swing of Texas and California honky-tonks.
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1 - 1:30 p.m. | Wine Seminar: Wine 101- Wine Basics
Join Elk Run's Bob Cecil as he gives a broad introduction to wine. Topics include the different types of wine, grapes, and the countries that grow them. |
| 2 - 3 p.m. | Chris Patterson
Singer and songwriter Chris Patterson offers a widely appealing vocal style. His influences include Tim Easton, the Waterboys, and Hank Williams. Patterson has performed both domestically in areas such as Austin and Nashville, and abroad in Ireland and Scotland. |
| 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. |  Melanie Mason
Winner of the 2007 "Best Female Blues Vocalist" WAMMIE, indie artist Melanie Mason is one of the few female lead electric guitarists in the Northeast region. Since her debut in 2001, all three of Mason's self-released albums have received "Best Blues Recording" WAMMIE awards from D.C.'s Washington Area Music Association (WAMA) and she has been consistenly nominated in the "Best Blues Instrumentalist" category. Mason has opened for numerous music legends over the past few years, including Buddy Guy, Taj Mahal, and Robert Cray.
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| MARYLAND STAGE |
| 12 - 1:30 p.m. | Level III
Level III is a trio that plays everything from classic rock to R&B to funk to a little bit of reggae and even some country thrown in! With a great guitar player and fabulous vocals there is something for everyone to enjoy! |
| 2 - 3 p.m. |  Ruthie and the Wranglers
Ruthie and the Wranglers play rockin' American roots music. Their clever lyrics, high energy and harmonies set them apart from the rest. Shortly after its release, Ruthie and the Wranglers' album, "Someday," was named Album of the Year by the Washington Area Music Association. In addition, Ruthie and her band were named Vocalist of the Year in 2003, 2005, and 2006 as well as Songwriter of the Year in 2000 also by the Washington Area Music Association. |
| 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. |  The West End
Rockville's own The West End produces a sound they like to call primitive Americana rock. Formed by neighbors Mike Shawn, Monique DeFrees, Brad Rourke, and Matthew Taylor, they have quickly built a dedicated and loyal following. Their live shows are marked by an infectious enthusiasm for the music combined with respect for the individual songs.
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| BEALL STAGE |
1-2 p.m. & 3- 4:30 p.m. |  Cletus Kennelly
Cletus Kennelly is an eight-time WAMMIE Award winner (Washington Area Music Awards) in the following categories: songwriter of the year, best new artist, best contemporary folk vocalist (3 times), and best contemporary folk duo/group. Cletus Kennelly's electric music incorporates contemporary urban folk with elements of melodic pop and alternative rock.
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| COOKING DEMO STAGE |
| 1:30 - 2 p.m. | Wine Seminar: Winemaking
Carl DiManno, winemaker at Sugarloaf Mountain Vineyards, will discuss winemaking. Carl attended the University of California at Davis where he obtained a Masters in Oenology. |
| 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. |  Cooking Demo by L'Academie de Cuisine Featuring Patrice Olivon
Currently the Program Director of Culinary Arts at L'Academie de Cuisine in Gaithersburg, MD, Patrice Olivon is part of a new wave of chefs who will take cooking to new exciting and dramatic levels. Chef Patrice's culinary style is inspired by the cuisine of Southern France with an emphasis on fresh, local ingredients. View menu.
L'Academie de Cuisine has two locations in Bethesda and Gaithersburg offering full-time professional programs and recreational classes.
L'Academie's spectrum of classes and activities range from French menu demonstrations to a roll-up-your-sleeves pasta making class; from a couples' Valentine's Day chocolate ganache class to an evening of wine and cheese pairings.
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SILENT AUCTION |
All posters submitted into the Uncorked poster contest will be sold in our silent auction on Gibbs Street. All proceeds will benefit the Rockville Recreation and Parks Foundation. |
| VIS ARTS |
 
Let your creativity get the best of you. Visit the VisArts booth on Gibbs Street and try your hand at decorating and personalizing a wine glass as well as creating wine glass charms so you can always identify which glass is yours. One glass per person while supplies last.
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| TOWN CENTER RESTAURANTS - SPECIAL WINE TASTING MENUS |
After the wine festival, join your friends at one of the following restaurants in Rockville to sample their Uncorked wine tasting menu: Primo Italiano of Rockville
Grilled Salmon with grilled red peppers & asparagus with fettucini in lemon butter sauce. Glass of Lagaria Pino Grigio. $15.95 Fresh chicken breast with proscuitto in gorgonzola cream sauce over capillini.
Glass of Montepulciano. $15.95 La Tasca Restaurant
Three different wine tasting flights at $15 with four select wines in each flight.
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