Saturday, August 13, 2011

13 Aug 2011 - Galiano Wine Festival

One of the 140 plus festivals happening during our BC summer. If one subscribes to folksy festivals, the Gulf Island are definitely the place to visit. The local Lion's Club, usually a venue for the Sunday Farmer's Market, opened its extensive grassy areas for a collection of tents. No vintners on Galiano, but plenty of tiny winerys on the surrounding Islands, as well as the usual collection of artisans, hobby farmers and local musicians.


For a price, one may access the 'booze' area to partake in tastings.



Welcome to the Wine Festival



A bit of Bluegrass and Blues


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The Crafty exhibit..



Galiano Coffee



Future Garage Sale treasures...



Organic Cheese from 'Moonstruck' Jerseys



Painting, or better wood relief carving enhanced with acrylic paint



Birds-Eye view



Hollywood Galiano Style



Rush hour on Galiano



Whaler's Bay at low tide - Galiano Island


And somewhere, at a later (legal) hour, there will be wine for the tasting...