The Owensboro Convention Center is hosting their seventh annual “Happy HalloWine” Cork & Cuisine event at 6 p.m. on October 31. In addition to the five-course meal, there will be a costume contest and other chances to win prizes.
“The creativity the team puts into this event truly sets it apart. It’s not just a food and drink pairing event – it’s a dining experience,” said General Manager Jeff Esposito.
Attendees are encouraged to come dressed in their Halloween best, as prizes will be awarded for Best Overall and Best Group. There will also be Halloween trivia throughout the evening for a chance to win prizes, including the featured wines and spirits.
Tickets are $75 per person or two for $130 and include all wines and spirits. Reservations must be made and the event is for those age 21 and older. Tickets are available online at OwensboroTickets.com or at the Owensboro Convention Center Box Office. Additional processing fees apply to all ticket sales.
The event is sponsored by Creation Gardens and SerenDipity Chocolate Fountain Service.
First Course – Appetizers
Zombie Toe Crudité – Fresh vegetables with blue cheese and ranch dips
Spooky Fruit Display with Sweet Scream Dip and Decadently Devilish Chocolate Fountain
Pennywise Cheese Display
Buffalo Bill Spicy Chicken Dip with Crostini
Paired with Whispering Angel Rose
Second Course – Soup
Hostel – Chicken Gnocchi soup with crusty French bread
Paired with Redrum
Third Course – Salad
Se7en Salad
–Shaved brussel sprouts, cranberries, sharp cheddar cheese, and almonds on mixed field of screams with honey Dijon vinaigrette
Paired with Cabin Fever Lemonade
Fourth Course – Main
Poltergeist Beef Filet wrapped in bacon and topped with a pear and cranberry chutney
Night of the Living Dead Lemon Ricotta Ravioli with a rich butter cream sauce and garnished with basil
Camp Crystal Lake Roasted Asparagus
Children of the Street Corn Fritter
Death Becomes Her Dinner Roll and Butter
Paired with Skyside Cabernet Sauvignon and Skyside Chardonnay
Fifth Course – Dessert
Sanderson Sisters Cookie Trio
–Mary – Blueberry Compote
–Sarah – Cranberry Orange Sauce
–Winifred – Granny Smith Apple Pie
Paired with Salem’s Lot Chocolate Milk
