Sam Grow to headline Delaware Wine and Beer Festival Oct. 15

Southern Maryland native Sam Grow will headline the Delaware Wine and Beer Festival presented by Wells Fargo Delaware. The festival, in its seventh year, will take place at the new location of the Delaware State Fairgrounds in Harrington from 12 to 5 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 1. 

Grow has performed with Grammy award winner Kanye West and toured with national touring artist Dave Yaden. His music style consists of acoustic music with soul as well as rock, pop, blues, jazz and country. Crowd favorites like “Is It You” and “Start This Car” have appeared on the Top 20 of iTunes. In addition to Grow, Dueling Pianos will open the festival with an energetic sing-along to the classics while entertaining the crowd and getting people clapping and dancing. Based out of the Philadelphia area, the duo has been performing across the U.S. at a variety of well-known entertainment complexes.

The festival highlights the state’s best offerings of wine, beer and spirits. Confirmed participants include Blue Earl Brewing, Brimming Horn Meadery, Mispillion River Brewing, Evolution Craft Brewing, Brickworks, Painted Stave Distilling, Harvest Ridge Winery, Fordham and Dominion Brewing Company, Beach Time Distilling and more.

Foodies will be able to experience some of the First State’s finest culinary offerings. A wide range of Delaware’s food culture, including barbecue, seafood and fried dishes, will be served by familiar and new food vendors. Games, activities and live performances will also be part of the festival experience. Tickets are on sale for $35. Tickets the day of the event will be $40. For more information or to purchase tickets, go to www.delawarewineandbeerfestival.com.