Old Trail Town hosts annual benefit party
The history of the Old West comes alive at a unique wine and whiskey tasting as Old Trail Town hosts the 2nd Annual Wine, Whiskey & Song, bringing together premium spirits, fine wines, craft beers and the best bluegrass music in the Rockies.
A unique Western setting and a top-shelf collection of wines, whiskies and beers makes Wine, Whiskey & Song a can't-miss September event in Cody, Wyo. (photo by Kathy Singer)
Building on the success of last year’s inaugural event, the unique location will again host a special tasting to benefit the nonprofit charity that maintains more than two dozen irreplaceable buildings and other treasures of the Old West.
“Visitors come from across the country and all over the world each summer to prowl the boardwalks at Old Trail Town. They get a first-hand look at the authentic history of the Old West,” said Larry Edgar, an Old Trail Town board member.
“We’re delighted to throw a great party for all of our local friends and supporters where they can help us celebrate a great year, and to sample some fantastic wines and great whiskeys,” she said.
The Sept. 10 event will offer samplings of dozens of wines and whiskeys carefully selected by Michele Prevost, of Juniper Wine & Spirits.
“This is a great chance to come out and try some new wines that you might not have had before. And in a tip of the hat to the great setting of Old Trail Town, we want to offer some top-shelf whiskeys, too,”
“The is the best chance all year for Park County folks to try dozens of great new wines in a wonderful setting,” Prevost said. “Let’s not forget all our whiskey fans, either. We’ll have some top-shelf bourbons and Scotches. The Old West cowboys never had it this good.”
Patrons in the bar at Old Trail Town enjoy Jack Daniel's spirits during the 2010 Wine, Whiskey & Song benefit party. (photo by Kathy Singer)
Guests will sample a wide selection of Scotches, bourbons and other whiskeys, including Maker’s Mark, Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel, Blantons, Eagle Rare, Buffalo Trace, Tullamore Dew, Balvenie, Macallan, Glenfiddich and others.
Featured wine varietals will include cabernet, merlot, petite syrah, pinot noir, zinfandel, chardonnay, pinot grigio, sauvignon blanc, sparkling wines and others.
Among the winemakers represented will be Silver Oak, Duckhorn, Rombauer, Banfi, Sterling, Rodney Strong, Charles Krug, Korbel, Sonoma-Cutrer, and King Estate.
High-style cowboy appetizer stations with a wide array of delicious treats is included with admission, as well as a sampling of great craft beers from Tanager Beverages and Teton Distributors. Admission tickets cover entry to Old Trail Town, souvenir wine and whiskey tasting glasses, food and up to eight tastes of any wine or spirit. Additional tasting tickets are available on site.
The Ramblin’ Laurels, Montana bluegrass favorites from the Laurel and Billings area, will perform.
“We sure appreciate the support everyone has shown Old Trail Town over the years. Wine, Whiskey & Song has proven to be a fun way to celebrate and help this wonderful place, and help ensure its survival for years to come,” Edgar said.
Proceeds from the event will help fund the ongoing preservation of Old Trail Town, allowing its treasures to be shared with future generations, Edgar said.
Old Trail Town is a historic collection of buildings and relics of the Wyoming frontier that includes a wide array of unique Western artifacts and more than two dozen buildings constructed between 1879 and 1901.
Wine, Whiskey & Song is scheduled from 4-8 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 10 at Old Trail Town, 1831 Demaris Drive, in Cody. Tickets are $35 in advance or $40 at the event. Advance tickets are available at Old Trail Town, Juniper Wine & Spirits and both Pinnacle Bank locations. For more information, call 307-587-4472 or visit winewhiskeysong.com.
For more information, contact:
Larry Edgar, Old Trail Town board member | whs@tritel.net | (307) 587-5302
Michele Prevost, Juniper Wine & Spirits owner and event planner | michele@juniperevent.com | 307-587-4472
