312 Woodland Rd. Mount Pocono, PA 18344
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
RAISE A GLASS FOR THE SEVENTH ANNUAL FORK & CORK FESTIVAL TO BE HOSTED AT MOUNT AIRY CASINO RESORT
Mount Pocono PA –September 28, 2013– Mount Airy Casino Resort is pleased to play host once again to the wildly popular Fork and Cork Festival on Saturday, September 28th. Now in its seventh year, Fork and Cork is Northeastern Pennsylvania’s premier food & wine-tasting event.
Co-sponsored by igourmet.com, the event allows food and wine aficionados and enthusiasts alike the opportunity to sample gourmet foods, wine, beer, and spirits in a street-fair festival ambiance spread throughout the entire resort.
The Fork and Cork grand tasting session runs from 2 to 6 p.m. on Saturday, September 28th. Mount Airy Casino Resort will bring back a little heat to the festival by featuring hot air balloon rides on the resort grounds from 4 to 7 p.m. The balloon rides will allow guests to enjoy breathtaking and panoramic views of the picturesque Pocono Mountains amidst beautiful fall foliage.
“Once again, we are thrilled to host an afternoon of unparalleled selections of wines, beers and spirits that will be expertly paired with artisan cheese and regional foods,” said John Culetsu, Executive Vice President and General Manager of Mount Airy Casino Resort. “Last year’s crowds were incredible and we anticipate another perfect fall food festival amidst the backdrop of the beautiful Pocono Mountains. We are confident attendees will enjoy a memorable and delectable day.”
Tickets for balloon rides are $15 and are available for purchase during the event. The Fork and
the Cork grand tasting session runs from 2 to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 28th and tickets cost $55 per person, $100 per couple. For more information or to purchase tickets for the event, visit forkandthecork.com.
Ticket purchase includes $10 igourmet.com online voucher, complimentary Fork and Cork wine glass and all food and alcohol samples throughout the four-hour tasting. Limited tickets are available at the door. Must be 21 or older to attend so please be sure to bring valid ID. Event will be held rain or shine.
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Mount Airy Casino Resort
312 Woodland Road
Mount Pocono, PA 18344
570-243-4857 Direct