I.g. Burton of Milford joins Delaware Wine & Beer Festival set for Oct. 21

I.g. Burton Mercedes/BMW of Milford has been named the official automotive dealer of the Third Annual Delaware Wine & Beer Festival, set for noon to 5 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 21, at the Delaware Agricultural Museum & Village, Dover. The dealership will have representative vehicles on site to enjoy.

The dealership also made a contribution to the festival that markets Delaware's craft beer and wine industry, as well as gives local businesses the opportunity to capture market share among those attending the event.

"The Burton family has been in the automotive business since 1908, spanning five generations," said Charles Burton, owner/CEO of i.g. Burton. "Our Mercedes and BMW dealerships were the perfect vehicles to introduce to the upscale ticket-buyers who will patronize the official Delaware Wine & Beer Festival in October. We see exceptional cars being of interest to those who appreciate fine wines and craft beers. This partnership also gives us the opportunity to help grow this event in Kent County."

Participating wineries, breweries and distillery include: 16 Mile Brewing Company, Georgetown; Argilla Brewing Company, Newark; Dogfish Head Craft Brewery, Milton; Fenwick Wine Cellars, Fenwick Island; Fordham/Dominion Brewing Company, Dover; Great Shoals Winery, Princess Anne, Md. (featuring T.S. Smith’s Black Twig Hard Apple, Bridgeville); Harvest Ridge Winery, Marydel; Legacy Distilling, Smyrna; Nassau Valley Vineyards, Lewes; Pizzadili Vineyard & Winery, Felton; Twin Lakes Brewery, Greenville; Unplugged & Uncorked Sonata Wines, Millsboro; and special guest brewery, Yards Brewing Company of Philadelphia.

The festival will also include four seminars on wines, beers and spirits; 10 fine artists and 30 Delaware artisans; live music by Paul Cullen acoustic jazz trio; keg tossing competition; and cornhole tournament.

For more information or tickets for the Delaware Wine and Beer Festival, call 800-233-5368 or go to www.visitdover.com. For more information on i.g. Burton automotive group, call 800-796-9702 or go to www.igburton.com.