Fall wine scene comes to life with Weaver Street Market's 15th year of wine shows

Forget pumpkin spice lattes — Weaver Street Market has wine.

The Weaver Street Market is preparing for their Fall Wine Show. The event will occur on Saturday, Oct. 6 from 1 to 5 p.m. in Carrboro. The market has a series of three wine shows each fall and spring. This will be their 15th year hosting the event.

There will be a wide variety of wines at the show that will be discounted up to 51 percent off. From lesser-known local wines to organic options, there is a type for anyone who attends. 

People who go to the event will be able to taste at least a dozen wines for just one price, $10. Wine experts at the event will be pouring the wines so people have the opportunity to learn more about what they are tasting and purchasing in the wine scene. 

This event is more than simply wine. There is something for everyone. 

“It’s a fun event — people can hang out, and there’s live music out on the lawn of Weaver Street,”  Linda Fullwood, the Weaver Street event coordinator, said. 

Fullwood has been involved in the planning for the wine shows for several years and encourages everyone to come to the upcoming event. 

"It's a busy, fun time where a lot of great folks enjoy some great wine," Weaver Street store manager Josh Moorhead said. 

Each event in the past has been a success, and the number of people who attend the shows grows each time.

“People seem to really like it — there’s music, food and prizes,” Emily Buehler, the Weaver Street Market website coordinator, said. Buehler has been involved in the wine show events for about 10 years. 

A percentage of the proceeds from these events are going to charity. Profits generally go to Weaver Street Market’s “cooperative community fund,” which donates money to organizations that are working to relieve hunger. Since it began in 2006, grants have been awarded to 32 local nonprofits. Last year, this fund raised $19,700 in wine show proceeds and donations.

“This particular fall, our proceeds are going to go to RAFI, the Rural Advancement Foundation International,” Fullwood said.

This organization is working to aid North Carolina farmers who have been affected negatively by Hurricane Florence.

Tickets for the event can only be purchased at Weaver Street Market, at the door.

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