Posted on Jun 30, 2016 in
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The Grapes on the Brazos Committee: David Waedemon, Gary Steinhaus, Matt Scholes, Mandy Barbour, Noell Myska, Tracy Osina, Mike and Annie Elliott, Ruthie Herfort, Ganene Steinhaus, Traci Neptune, Lisa Norris, Sarah Waedemon, Kristin Gordon, Frank Lemkowitz, Neil Tramel, Jack Tulloch, Brian Deats, Megan Blair, Dorothy Nall, Stephanie Johnston, Kim Gaulke, Meichelle Bernard, Susan Ruppert, Mike Mercado, Pam Tulloch, Stacie Hitt, Sharla Crawford, Carl Drozd, Stephanie Yelderman, Ammie Blahuta, Lesli Hirsh, Kelly Andel, Charles and Cheryl Normann-Petersen, Karen Wright, Mary Jo Dvorak, Judy Bowe, Ashley Russell, Theresa Shmerling, Margaret Kunz, Louis Katz, Claudia Wright, Neil Yelderman, Elizabeth Drozd, Lauren Wright, Tracy Davis, John Cotterell, Larry and Judy Deats, Norm and Pat Scholes, Louise Blair and Joanne Crouch.
Wine lovers and shopping mavens are invited to come out and enjoy the annual Downtown Stomp. The evening is set for Saturday, August 6th at 5 pm. Over 300 people attended the event last year.
Shopping after hours, wine tasting and raising money for a good cause is the goal of the Downtown Stomp. The Fort Bend County Fair and its wine committee, known as the Grapes on the Brazos, have partnered with the Rosenberg Arts Alliance to host the Downtown Stomp in the Historic Downtown Rosenberg shopping area.
Merchants will be open for shopping and hors d’oeuvres. Whether attendees are looking for some fair fashions, jewelry, furniture, antiques or a little something sweet to eat, they will have their choice of open businesses. Twenty merchants have stepped forward to offer extended hours and be part of the unofficial kick-off for the Fort Bend County Fair.
“We are so excited to once again be partnering with the Rosenberg Arts Alliance in hosting the 3rd Annual Downtown Stomp,” said Downtown Stomp Director Vickie Autrey. “This event not only allows us to bring awareness to our Fair, but proceeds raised assist in providing scholarships that benefit the youth of Fort Bend County – and that’s our ultimate goal.” Over $140,000 was awarded this year for scholarships from monies earned from 2015 events.
“The Downtown Stomp is a great event that helps bring awareness to the Fort Bend County Fair out in the community to a new audience while showcasing the wonderful vendors of historical Downtown Rosenberg,” said 2016 Fair President Neil Banfield. “It is a win-win for all parties involved and especially the youth of Fort Bend County, because they benefit directly from all proceeds raised by this event through our scholarship program.”
Featured wines are still being selected. There will be a live band, food trucks and beer and wine sales at the bandstand area from 7 until 11 pm. Tickets and keepsake wine glasses are now on sale at the Fair office or online at www.fortbendcountyfair.com.
For more information, call the Fair office at 281-341-6171.
Participating Merchants:
• 3rd Street Antique Emporium
• A Tropical Haven
• Another Time Soda Fountain
• Antiques Around the Corner
• BR Vino
• Barn Door Antiques
• Calla Lillies Antiques
• D & S Antiques Mall
• Dostal’s Fine Jewelry
• Downtown Studio Salon
• Hawkins Furniture
• Jay and Barbs Antiques
• Ol’ Railroad Café
• Old Main Street Bakery
• Once Again Antiques
• Red Queens Attic
• Rustic Kuts Furniture and Western Decor
• Southern Sister Designs
• The Main Event Screen Printing and Embroidery
• Vogelsang Antiques
