Corks, Kegs & 'Que | May 31st

On May 31st, the first annual Corks, Kegs, & Que festival is rolling into Thorson’s Arena in Morgan Hill - a venue featuring two covered equestrian arenas that sets the stage for stunning rural views.

The arenas will be filled with local wineries, breweries, a cider house and distillery pouring tastings from 5-8pm. The Marketplace will have rows of vendors showing off their coolest items for purchase. For those brave guests, take a daring leap onto the wild, bucking mechanical bull for an adrenaline-charged rush. Line dance instructors will be teaching new dance moves exclusively for VIPs at 4pm, with energetic sessions carried out during band breaks for all attending guests. The Morgan Hill Wine Trolley will be open for tours that might just inspire your next wild bash. Morgan Hill Cigar will be onsite to display some of their popular cigars for purchase, with their lively cigar lounge buzzing with aficionados puffing away like they're in a retro speakeasy.

Get ready to indulge in a mouth-watering BBQ feast that's included in both VIP and General Admission ticket prices. Savor the smokey flavors of pulled pork and chicken or stuffed bell peppers specially crafted for vegan lovers. Each plate comes loaded with mac-n-cheese, coleslaw and cornbread and served from 5-7pm. Those who wish to pass on the BBQ, can purchase a General Admission ticket at a reduced price.

On stage will be hometown musician Shane Dwight, who has shared the stage with Blake Shelton, The Doobie Brothers and B.B. King, just to name a few. Shane, who now lives in Nashville, will be debuting songs from his brand-new country album.

So throw on your favorite boots and join us for an unforgettable evening of country fun, community, and cheers!
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VIP TICKETS | Early-bird $125 (thru May 15) Regular price $135
Event time: 4-9pm | All alcohol tastings end at 8pm.

Included in price:

• One-hour early access
• Souvenir silicon glass
• Individual Charcuterie box (4-5:30pm)*
• Sparkling wine (4-5pm)
• First choice seating
• Exclusive line dance lessons (4-5pm)
• Unlimited tastings (please drink responsibly)
• BBQ feast
• All live action**
  
  VIPs need to check in before 5:30 pm to pick up their Cheese on Board charcuterie box.
  **Mechanical bull ride tickets sold seperately.

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GENERAL ADMISSION TICKETS | Early-bird $85 (thru May 15) Regular price $95
Event time: 5-9pm | All alcohol tastings end at 8pm.

Included in price:

• Souvenir silicon glass
• Unlimited tastings (please drink responsibly)
• BBQ feast
• All live action*

*Mechanical bull ride tickets sold seperately

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GENERAL ADMISSION - NO BBQ | Early-bird $65 (thru May 15) Regular price $75

Event time: 5-9pm | All alcohol tastings end at 8pm.

Included in price:

• Souvenir silicon glass
• Unlimited tastings (please drink responsibly)
• All live action*

*Mechanical bull ride tickets sold seperately

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TABLE RESERVATIONS: $25
Reserve a group table for 10 under your name.

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Designated Driver tickets are not available.

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PARTICIPATING WINERIES [ MORE TO COME ]
1.5 oz tasting pours. Full glass tickets sold seperately.

Cinnabar Winery
DeRose Winery
Hecker Pass Winery
L&M Winery
Lightpost Winery
Lion Ranch Vineyards & Winery
Sarah’s Vineyard
Solis Winery
Fortino Winery

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BREWERIES/CIDER/WHISKEY [ MORE TO COME ]

1 1/2 oz tasting pours for beer and cider. 1/4 oz tasting pours for distilled spirits.
Full glass tickets sold seperately.

Promised Land & Beer
Lonely Oak Brewery
TenFiveOne Cider Co
10th Street Distillery

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MARKETPLACE VENDORS

Adam the Dancing Cowboy
Atomic Blonde Boutique
Bee Stax Boutique
Best Mechanical Bull
Cheese on Board
Divine Bakery
La Papa
Luxe Studio
Saini Succulent Studio
Kandeala LLC
MJ's Boutique
Paint Pony Club
To Good Days
Kryger Soap Co
Le Blanc Candles
Mango Blossom Apiary
Morgan Hill Trolley
Morgan Hill Cigars
My Girly Addiction
WHIF Clothing Boutique
Wild Buck Hats & Branding

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The arena is a dirt arena, please wear closed shoes or your favorite cowboy boots.

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MUSIC

Shane Dwight
https://shanedwight.com/

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SPONSORSHIP

We have different tier levels for business sponsorships for our event and accept charitable contributions. If you're interested in the details, please email c2FudGFjbGFyYXdpbmVzIHwgZ21haWwgISBjb20=.

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PARTICIPATING SPONSORS:

Visit Gilroy

Visit Morgan Hill

10th Street Distillery

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Corks, Kegs & 'Que proceeds will benefit the Wineries of Santa Clara Valley's non-profit association. Our mission is to raise funds to provide scholarships and grants to graduating high school seniors planning to major in Viticultural or Enology. Proceeds are also used for operations and marketing the Santa Clara Valley AVA and our wineries.

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:: READ BEFORE PURCHASING TICKETS ::

ALL SALES ARE FINAL . THERE ARE NO REFUNDS UNLESS EVENT IS CANCELLED IN WHICH YOUR CREDIT CARD WILL BE REFUNDED DIRECTLY.

By purchasing your ticket(s) you agree to:

Attend the Corks, Kegs & 'Que event at Thorson's Arena at your own risk and hold harmless Wineries of Santa Clara Valley and Thorson's Arena and its employees, contractors, Board, Directors and volunteers for any part of your attendance or participation. You also agree to be included in photographs or video to be used in further public promotion.

Understand that cigar smoking is only allowed in the designated cigar lounge. There is no outside food or drinks.

Finish all alcohol by 9pm and begin leaving the premises by 9pm. Alcohol will stop being poured at 8pm.

Be included in our email lists. As an attendee, we will occasionally send you emails about upcoming events - including some emails from our winery members. You will have the choice to unsubscribe in each instance if you decide you no longer want to be on our email lists.

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FAQs

Do I have to buy online? To guarantee admittance, we suggest purchasing now. We will have limited tickets at the door IF we haven’t reached capacity.

Are there ID requirements or an age limit to enter the event? Yes, you must be 21 or over. You may be asked to provide proof of age. Due to our ABC license, no children are allowed.

Do I need to show proof of purchase to enter? Yes. We will be scanning QR codes from your phone or paper receipt.

Do you have a designated driver ticket?: Due to previous misuse during events, we cannot offer a designated driver ticket.

What’s inside the VIP Charcuterie box? A perfectly portioned gourmet experience featuring a premium cured Italian meat, two artisan international cheeses, fresh seasonal fruit, savory pickles or olives, sweet honey sticks, hazel nuts, and individual Rustic Bakery crackers.

Can I bring my own food or drinks? Sorry, no.

Can I bring my pet? Sorry, no. Please leave Fido at home, unless it's a service animal.

What are my parking / transport options? Parking is available on the arena property.

Is the event rain or shine? Yes.

Can I talk to someone live? Yes. Call us at 1-877-345-WSCV

The wineries in Santa Clara Valley are located in the oldest wine production region in the entire state of California and truly a hidden gem. We have a handful of wineries that have survived over a century and some still producing using old world techniques. The Santa Clara Valley AVA boasts 50 wine grape varietals and hundreds of award-winning wines.

santaclarawines.com

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