The Italians that settled in this area more than a century ago were a tight knit community that enjoyed socializing over good wine and food. Over the years, this region fondly became known as “Little Italy of the Ozarks.” We honor the area’s Italian social traditions at our Little Italy of the Ozarks Festival Friday, May 18 and Saturday, May 19. Celebrate with us on our beautiful campus.

Friday, May 18

St. James Winery Tasting Room

WINE TASTING AND FOOD PAIRING

Winemakers Series Anniversary

5 – 8 p.m.

$15 per ticket includes St. James Winery crystal stemless wine glass

We are celebrating the first anniversary of releasing our Winemaker Series, a line of distinctive, small-batch wines that pay homage to our winemakers and their team’s grape growing and winemaking talents. Enjoy five of our handmade, small-batch wines expertly paired with delectable fare.

• Chambourcin – Vanilla and lemon zest panna cotta
• The Folly – The Folly-pickled asparagus
• Blend #43 – Mini pimento cheese balls
• Seyval – Smoked salmon served on a marinated piece of cucumber
• Dry Vignoles – Diced hard salami and smoked Gouda tossed in an apple cider vinaigrette with Italian seasonings on crostini

LIVE MUSIC

4:30 – 7:30 p.m. | Justyn Moreland

Public House Brewing Company St. James Taproom

LIVE MUSIC
6 – 9 p.m. | Marissa Harms

Saturday, May 19

The Gardens

ITALIAN-STYLE FARMER’S MARKET
11 a.m. until early afternoon

Vendors include:

• Gemstone Farm
• Moon Dance Farm
• DGM Farms
• Heritage Creations
• Food for Your Soul
• Joyce Schaefferkoetter (baked goods)

LIVE MUSIC & DANCE
Noon | Italian Dance Group
6 – 9 p.m. | Drifter’s Mile

ROSATI-STYLE SPAGHETTI SPECIAL
All-day Rosati-style spaghetti dinner special | $15

GIVEAWAY
Win a winery gift box and tickets to a Sporting Kansas City major league soccer game.

Public House Brewing Company St. James Taproom

PREMIUM PAID WINE TASTING

Our Winemakes Series turns one! Celebrate by tasting these exclusive, small-batch wines.

Choose between Norton 42, Chambourcin, Seyval and Dry Vignoles