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2009 Prevents a series of great educational tastings learning to evaluate wine,all presented with light fare and great camaraderie From January through June participating once a month will increase your knowledge in a gradual basis until you are a great expert by spring
Wine Down Friday 's May through October
Local Musician Play 6-9pm
A top notch collection of great talent all their cd's available
2nd. Fridays Open Mike
Elk Run Winery has always been committed to allowing burgeoning talent to showcase their music. Musicians of all skill and musical interest are welcome. Bring your own instrument, your voice, your family and friends to this magnificent outdoor music venue
Contact scott@scottbarrettmusic.com to sign up and get details
Each event is structured to offer unique, quality presentations for small audiences. Therefore, many events require tickets in advance. Tickets are refundable only by 5PM the Monday before an event. Case club members remember to request your one free ticket to all Elk Run event's Guest get a 10% discount at any given event.
Select a month
April 5 2-4PM
April Fools Blind Tasting
Test your success on learning the nuances of wine and try to identify wines. Served with light fare.
Tickets Required $25
April 19 2-5PM
Spring Champagne Tasting
Enjoy a tasting of several Elk Run sparkling wines as well as our fine still wines, presented in the 1750s home of winemaker Fred Wilson. We match our wines with extravagant culinary delights including an oyster bar, foie gras, and escargot.
Tickets required $50
May 1through October 16 6-9pm
Wine Down Fridays
Join us for local music,buy a glass or bottle and watch the sun set over the vineyard. Local Bread and cheese is sold or bring a picnic,
$5.00 Tasting fee
Cover $5.00 per adult
Every 2nd Friday Open Mike
May 1 6-9pm
Wine Down Friday
Singer-Songwriter Lea Jones is "one of those natural performers who is able to establish real feelings with the audience from the first moment"---has been performing his unique blend of original and offbeat cover tunes for folk festival crowds and pub crawlers. His last recordings have sold thousand of copies and have been aired across the planet.Lea Jones
May 8 6-9pm
Open Mike
May 9-10 12-4PM (two seating's)
Mother’s Day High Tea and Wine Tasting
Seated under our spacious outdoor tent, spend an afternoon looking over the vineyard in early bloom. We present crumpets, scones, devanger cream and fine teas along with three Elk Run wines.
Tickets Required. $20
May 15 6-9pm
Wine Down Friday
Peat & Barley's music is complex inviting and always goes down smooth. Their special Celtic blend of hammered dulcimer and fiddle - trading melody, rhythm and harmony - draws the listener into ebb and flow of the music in a centering and refreshing way. www.peatandbarley.com
May 16-17 12-6
Wine in the Woods
Maryland Wine Festival in Columbia
May 17 12-5pm
Wine Down Friday performers are showcased at the Mt. Airy Festival
May 22 6-9pm
Wine Down Friday
The Terry Gourley Trio performs a variety of original folk rock fusion material blended with classic rock and folk songs. Terry on guitar and vocals, Tobias Hurwitz on lead guitar and Dakini on Djembi Outstanding vocals combined with guitar wizardry and tribal drumming makes for an extraordinary experience.
May 29 Closed for a family wedding
June 5 6-9pm
Wine Down Friday
Darrell Benzell is a saxophonist performing acoustic oriented jazz. Repertoire includes tunes from the great American songbook, jazz standards and original compositions. www.myspace.com/darrylbrenzel
June 6-7
Frederick Wine Trail Opening Weekend 10-5PM
Experience Elk Run in bloom, taste the new spring releases, and participate in tours and tastings. Local breads and cheese are for sale. Part of a multi-farm Frederick County tour.
June 12 6-9pm
Open Mike
June 19 4-6:00 PM
Father’s Day Happy hour
Finger Foods and wine
$3.00 glasses 10% discount on wine sales
6-9PM Wine Down Friday no-cover
Regular tasting fees
Wine Down Friday 6-9pm
Scott Barrett graces us with an eclectic enthusiastic style with a blend of rock, jazz,swing, country, pop and blue grass. Treating us with our own tune. "Wine Down Friday and I ain' t Singing the Blues" www.scottbarrettmusic.com
June 26 6-9pm
Wine Down Friday
Byndt Fynder,Paul Brosseau and company play acoustical guitar featuring contemporary, blues and rock with a little jazz thrown in. Songs include such musicians as Van Morrison, Sting, Santana, Zeppelin and more www.bendtfendyr.com
July 3 6-9PM
Wine Down Friday
Candace Mowbray continues to win new audiences for the classical guitar by presenting programs of vibrant, diverse, and incredibly beautiful music, delivered with a high level of technical proficiency, sincerity and sentiment. She is noted for her beautiful tone, and natural stage presence. www.myspace.com/candacemowbray
July 10 6-9PM
Open Mike
July 17 6-9pm
Wine Down Friday
The lovely and talented Karla Chisholm is one of the most in-demand vocalists in the Baltimore/DC area. The richness of Karla's warm smokey tones satisfy any musical pallet leaving a listener wanting more. Paired with the guitarist Michael Ritzy you will enjoy songs ranging from Ella Fitzgerald to Diana Krall www.karlachism.com
July 24 6-9pm
Wine Down Friday
Byndt Fynder,Paul Brosseau and company play acoustical guitar featuring contemporary, blues and rock with a little jazz thrown in. Songs include such musicians as Van Morrison, Sting, Santana, Zeppelin and more www.bendtfendyr.com
July 31 6-9PM
Wine Down Friday
Greg Viola plays a mix of rock, reggae, and funk all in an acoustic setting. Greg has a web presence on www.myspace.com/poppafresh and can be found on face book
August 7 6-9pm
Wine Down Friday
Charming and disarming", Two-Piece Suit, Pete Looney,and Mary Amato are a guitar/vocal duo performing a playful mix of acoustic and electric original tunes,along with some surprising covers. www.myspace.com/twopiecesuit
August 14 6-9pm
Open Mike
August 21 6-pm
Wine Down Friday
Scott Barrett's first full length recording, titled "35, a Month of Days" is finished and there will be much to celebrate. He will be joined by his friends and collaborators, national recording artist Salt Creek Band for this CD release party www.scottbarrettmusic.com
August 28 6-9pm
Wine Down Friday
Kirk Kadish performing keyboard and song for more than 30 years Kirk has mad a place for himself in jazz soul and groove. Its a great opportunity to hear fine smooth music
www.myspace.com/tradewinds or www.tradewindsmusic.net
September 4 6-9pm
Wine Down Friday
Candace Mowbray continues to win new audiences for the classical guitar by presenting programs of vibrant, diverse, and incredibly beautiful music, delivered with a high level of technical proficiency, sincerity and sentiment. She is noted for her beautiful tone, and natural stage presence. www.myspace.com/candacemowbray
September 11 6-9pm
Greg Viola plays a mix of rock, reggae, and funk all in an acoustic setting. Greg has a web presence on www.myspace.com/poppafresh and can be found on face book
September 18 6-9pm
Wine Down Friday
Charming and disarming", Two-Piece Suit, Pete Looney,and Mary Amato are a guitar/vocal duo performing a playful mix of acoustic and electric original tunes,along with some surprising covers. www.myspace/twopiecesuit.com
September 25 6-9pm
Wine Down Friday
Darrell Benzell is a saxophonist performing acoustic oriented jazz. Repertoire includes tunes from the great American songbook, jazz standards and original compositions. A former member of the Army band a great entertainer www.myspace.com/darrylbrenzel
October 2 6-9pm
Wine Down Friday
The Terry Gourley Trio performs a variety of original folk rock fusion material blended with classic rock and folk songs. Teryy on quitar and vocals, Tobias Hurwitz on lead quitar and Dakini on Djembi Outstanding vocals combined with guitar wizardry and tribal drumming makes for an extraordinary experience. www.myspace.com/terrygourley
October 9 6-9pm
Wine Down Friday
Greg Viola plays a mix of rock, reggae, and funk all in an acoustic setting. Greg has a web presence on www.myspace.com/poppafresh and can be found on face book
October 16 6-9pm
Wine Down Friday
New gig for our find of the season from our open mike evenings
Watch for performer information
