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Tail Gate Party 2014
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Tail Gate Crowd
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Tail Gate Sock Hop
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Tail Gate
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50s Theme
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Tail Gate 2014
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Tail Gate Party Naramata
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Tail Gate Food from the Bench Market
It was sold out well in advance and the reasons were quite evident if you managed to get there – it was fantastic! The September 13 Naramata Tailgate Party was blessed with perfect weather and a gorgeous sunset to celebrate the vintages and great foods of the Naramata Bench.
The 50s theme was chosen to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Naramata based film, My American Cousin. Event goers embraced the theme whole-heartedly with plenty of cat's-eye glasses, ponytails, poodle skirts, slicked back hair and cigarettes rolled up in white t-shirt sleeves. There were even a few odd looking fellows channeling the ghost of Elvis.
Naramata based band Uncorked had the crowd hoppin’ and boppin’ all night long as event goers danced the night away between sipping some of the finest 2014 vintage from the Naramata Bench Wineries and indulging in some tasty treats from local restaurants.
Top Cat Tours provided shuttle busses to and from the grounds at Poplar Grove Winery from Naramata center and from Penticton.
This event has become more and more popular, and as of late has a reputation for its great wines, food, and entertainment. It is highly recommended you put this in your calendar now for next year. Check out their website, naramatabench.com, for a complete listing of all events on the Bench from tailgate parties to picnics, afternoon socials, live music and movie nights.
