THE EVENT
Wine Country Safari is the Festival of the Flutes Signature Wine and Food Extravaganza.Festival of the Flutes is in its 10th year of community volunteers and businesses working together to throw an upscale themed party to raise money for local charities that make a difference in our community.
Wine Country Safari offers over 35 hand selected vendors including restaurants, caterers, bakeries and beverage companies who will be offering samples of some of their signature items showcasing the latest trends for wine tasting and food pairings, craft beers and exotic spirits.
As in the past, Festival of the Flutes will have music, dancing and entertainment. Guests can bid on silent auction items including trips, spa days, fine dining and sports memorabilia. This year, there will also be prizes for the Best Safari or Jungle Attire.
To celebrate the Festival of the Flutes 10th anniversary, the festival has moved to a new location, the Parkland Golf and Country Club.
THE CAUSE
The recipients this year are Harvest Drive which offers needy families in Broward County gifts of food and other necessities during the Thanksgiving holidays and throughout the year (www.harvestdriveflorida.com), as well as the Stockdale Foundation which provides students with scholarships who want to pursue a vocational or technical training program after high school with the funds to fulfill their dreams (www.thestockdalefoundation.org).
Learn more about Festival of the Flute’s Wine Country Safari at www.festivaloftheflutes.com or call 954-604-3122.
OCTOBER, 2 Festival of Flutes Parkland Golf and Country Clulb 6 pm VIP adventure, 7 pm The Expedition 10001 Old Club Road Parkland (954) 753-7737
TICKETS Available at $100 for the VIP adventure, $60 for the Expedition. For more information go to www.festivaloftheflutes.com or call (954) 604-3122
THE SPONSORS Local businesses and volunteers