2024 Wine & Food Celebration, featuring Lidia Bastianich

Ozarks Public Television (OPT) is excited to announce that PBS celebrity chef Lidia Bastianich will headline the 35th Annual Wine & Food Celebration on Saturday, October 12th. Presented in partnership with Brown Derby Wine Center, this event will take place from 2 to 5 p.m. at the White River Conference Center in Springfield, MO. Proceeds from this culinary extravaganza support children’s educational programming on OPT.

The 35th Annual Wine & Food Celebration, sponsored by Easter Law Firm, promises an afternoon of indulgence with samples from top area restaurants, fine wines, craft beers, and cocktails. Guests can enjoy entertainment such as a photo booth, wine pull, raffle, Plinko, and live music. Limited advance Gold tickets are available for $100, offering early entry at 1 pm, meet & greet with Lidia, valet parking, reserved seating, and a commemorative wine glass. Silver tickets are $40 in advance ($60 at the door) and offer food and drink samples from 2-5 pm.

MUST BE 21+ TO ATTEND. HAVE YOUR ID READY AT THE DOOR. PLEASE DRINK RESPONSIBLY.

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