In France, the Montgolfier brothers filled a silk bag with hot air from a fire and in 1783 sent several farm animals aloft in a basket hung beneath it. They probably did this so that everyone who attends the Balloon Glow Dinner, presented by the Florida Winefest & Auction (FWA) on February 24, would recognize that humans, and critters, love to fly, drink wine, and nibble.
Register early for the Balloon Glow Dinner, a limited seating event, at the lake (13010 Fruitville Road) at Herschberger Ranch on Friday, February 24, 2012, at 5:30 PM.
Proceeds from the tickets, $150.00 per person, benefit disadvantaged children. Bring your appetite, but not your critters, and enjoy hot air balloons, champagnes, and a selection of fine wines paired with Chef Mattison’s tempting cuisine.
To purchase tickets or for additional information, please visit www.floridawinefest.org, or call 800-216-6199.
Florida Winefest & Auction (FWA), a world-class charity fundraising organization, holds festivals throughout the year to support non-profit community agencies, with a mission of supporting local children’s charities.
Sarasota’s Seasonal Fundraiser for local Charities for Children has awarded, to date, $7.5 million.
