Tickets for wine and food fundraising event on sale

Tickets are now on sale for Salute!, a three-day wine and food festival. The festival, now in its 17th year, runs July 9-11 and includes three events: the Mass St. Mosey, Winemaker Dinner and Grand Tasting and Auction.

If you go

What: Mass. St. Mosey

When: July 9, 5-8 p.m.

Where: 14 venues on Massachusetts St.

Cost: $60

What: Winemaker Dinner

When: July 10, 6:30 p.m.

Where: Maceli’s, 1031 New Hampshire St.

Cost: $150

What: Grand Tasting and Auction

When: July 11, 6:30 p.m.

Where: The Oread, 1200 Oread Ave.

Cost: $75

Proceeds from the event benefit Cottonwood Inc., a nonprofit organization that provides services to people with developmental disabilities.

On July 9, Salute! begins with the Mass St. Mosey. Participants receive a souvenir wineglass, map, tote bag and drink tickets for use at 14 venues on Massachusetts Street. Each venue will offer wine samples and hors d’oeuvre. A full list of caterers and venues is available on the event’s website.

On July 10, Maceli’s will host the Winemaker Dinner, featuring multiple courses paired with Grgich Hills wines.

The festival concludes on the evening of July 11, with the Grand Tasting and Auction at The Oread hotel. Throughout a silent auction, participants can sample from more than 250 wines as well as food from area restaurants and caterers. The auction will include various products and services, including wine, gifts and trips.

Tickets to each event are available on the event’s website or can also be purchased at Cottonwood Inc., 2801 W. 31 St., or by calling 840-1604.

The event is underwritten by Standard Beverage Corp. The Oread is the title sponsor for this year’s event. More information about each event as well as a full list of sponsors and caterers is available on the event’s website.