Last year, Hair of the Dog raised more than $8000 for Nevins Farm. Once again, 100 percent of all ticket proceeds will go directly to it; so will 10 percent of all sales. In addition, one of the dog-friendly wineries whose wines are being featured will donate $1 for every bottle of its wine sold at the event.
That winery is Hugh Hamilton of Australia, parent company of JimJim, whose namesake is a canine and whose website proclaims: “This is God’s own country for growing grapes and being a dog.” Featured wines from that vineyard will include “The Rascal,” a shiraz; “The Scallywag,” an unwooded chardonnay; and the new blend, Knick, Knack, Paddy Wack, Ossie Red.
In all, there will be 50 wines from four continents, and crafts beers from some of the best small breweries in the country. There will also be appetizers, donated, prepared, and served by Whole Foods Market Andover.
This year, in keeping with the MSPCA’s statement of belief, they will be featuring an animal-friendly menu. That means any meat served will be from sources independently confirmed to follow minimum standards pertaining to the humane treatment of animals—i.e., “Certified Humane.”
“Adhering to the MSPCA policy is even more important, given Nevins’s unique position as a farm.” In addition to dogs and cats, Nevins community outreach coordinator Heather Robertson said, “We also care for horses, goats, sheep, chickens, steer, pigs, and just about any other kind of farm animal.”
As always, a wide range of artists will have works on view and for sale at the tasting. They include jewelry makers, potters, painters, sculptors who work in clay, and artists who work in fabric. In keeping with the animal theme, some are bringing animal-themed art. Back by popular demand, the White Street Band, a Chicago style blues band with a rock and roll edge, will provide live music.
The cost of attending the tasting will be $25 at the door or $20 in advance. Tickets can be purchased at:
Shawsheen Village Liquors
4 Poor Street, Andover
(978) 475-3636
MSPCA
Nevins Farm
400 Broadway (Route 28), Methuen
(978) 687-7453, Ext. 6118
5th Annual Hair of the Dog Wine & Beer Tasting
Posted: April 23, 2009 by Certified Humane
Last year, Hair of the Dog raised more than $8000 for Nevins Farm. Once again, 100 percent of all ticket proceeds will go directly to it; so will 10 percent of all sales. In addition, one of the dog-friendly wineries whose wines are being featured will donate $1 for every bottle of its wine sold at the event.
In all, there will be 50 wines from four continents, and crafts beers from some of the best small breweries in the country. There will also be appetizers, donated, prepared, and served by Whole Foods Market Andover.
“Adhering to the MSPCA policy is even more important, given Nevins’s unique position as a farm.” In addition to dogs and cats, Nevins community outreach coordinator Heather Robertson said, “We also care for horses, goats, sheep, chickens, steer, pigs, and just about any other kind of farm animal.”
The cost of attending the tasting will be $25 at the door or $20 in advance. Tickets can be purchased at:
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