tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242128247197293599.post3585983576651717449..comments2024-03-29T02:14:11.459-04:00Comments on HowChow: Wine In The Woods Next Weekend: Assemble Your Crew For A Downtown Columbia InstitutionHowChowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14214893123333124514noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242128247197293599.post-77335588771624098662015-05-13T23:06:57.189-04:002015-05-13T23:06:57.189-04:00In response to the anonymous comment regarding thi...In response to the anonymous comment regarding this year being the last year because of development - I have no idea about the internal workings of Rec and Parks and their budgeting and planning, however, I wanted to correct a couple items. (1) Rec and Parks is not paying the Inner Arbor Trust, the holder of the easement on the land, for the event. (2) The development of the site will not Ninahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15780880575654731596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242128247197293599.post-78134904500833820012015-05-13T11:53:35.698-04:002015-05-13T11:53:35.698-04:00I have definitely not enjoyed the event the past c...I have definitely not enjoyed the event the past couple of years. The lines are ridiculously long and like Bclass said, by 2pm everyone is drunk. I have poured the past 2 years for a winery there and by the early afternoon, people are slamming their glass down and just want a pour of everything you have to offer. What we had done last year was just go to a winery we know we liked and buy a Katiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04894730213057577304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242128247197293599.post-40213716133947532072015-05-12T07:46:49.930-04:002015-05-12T07:46:49.930-04:00I rarely missed Wine in the Woods in the early yea...I rarely missed Wine in the Woods in the early years, but quit going a few years ago, when it got unbearably crowded and the people came just to get drunk. By about 2:00, there is no room no move, and the wait to get anything is too long. We left and went to lunch at Leelynn's. Plus, having tasted and experienced NY wineries, I realize how far behind MD is on that front.Bclassnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242128247197293599.post-30279649713904793442015-05-11T18:51:51.471-04:002015-05-11T18:51:51.471-04:00I have worked at Wine in the Woods for a more year...I have worked at Wine in the Woods for a more years than I care to count, pouring for local wineries. My biggest beef is the admission charge for kids & designated drivers. Otherwise if the weather cooperates it's a great event, good food, good music, a chance to relax and have some fun.Marcianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242128247197293599.post-86705743403938397622015-05-11T17:08:54.977-04:002015-05-11T17:08:54.977-04:00I work this event every year and It just blows my ...I work this event every year and It just blows my mind that the Department of Recreation and Parks has to pay these venders to come to this event and sell there wine, no they do not pay to attend.<br />Plus we pay C.A for the use of the grounds.<br />Every other jurisdiction in the state the vendors pay to attend. This will be the final year for the event at Merriweather due to the re-developmentAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242128247197293599.post-549266182656745182015-05-11T11:36:01.505-04:002015-05-11T11:36:01.505-04:00I definitely have to agree with Jim S. on the blan...I definitely have to agree with Jim S. on the blanket vice chairs move. There is ample room at Merriweather to throw down a blanket and "set up camp" (which I suggest you do sooner rather than later in the day as available space tends to decrease rather rapidly!). As for which wines to taste - taste them ALL! In my experience the vendors have been very friendly and knowledgeable and Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242128247197293599.post-89121180658651549972015-05-11T09:53:32.214-04:002015-05-11T09:53:32.214-04:00Forgot to answer the questions. As for chair, it ...Forgot to answer the questions. As for chair, it depends on what you want to carry. You have to remember that it isn't a short walk from the parking lots. Then you also have to deal with getting the stuff back to the car with any purchases you may have made. We usually just did a blanket. Last time we went before they charged for kids so we brought them. <br />If you are into drinking, Jim S.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242128247197293599.post-57998857260209265572015-05-11T09:49:08.248-04:002015-05-11T09:49:08.248-04:00We were going to attend last year but when we foun...We were going to attend last year but when we found they added the $20 per kid charge we skipped it. Instead we went to the Maryland Wine Fest which is still kid friendly. This year we may have babysitters so we may go to Wine In the Woods. Ever since they added the $20/kid charge they are on our, "only if weather is great, and nothing else conflicts" list.Jim S.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242128247197293599.post-64644336420835111852015-05-11T08:22:01.189-04:002015-05-11T08:22:01.189-04:00I attended years ago... I don't remember it b...I attended years ago... I don't remember it being such an adult event. My mind may be playing tricks on me but I thought there were once children activities...more of a family affair. Again, this was years ago! :). I wanted to go last year but was shocked to see the admission price of $20 for a 3 year old. That deterred us from going...most likely for many years to come as we have little Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com