Caboto Club's Grape Festival returns
The Grape Festival is coming back to the Caboto Club in September.
It will feature food, wine, live music, and grape stomping. The three-day event will be filled with Italian flair and flavour.
It will take place Sept. 12 to 14. The Friday and Saturday are reserved for those aged 19 and up. Sunday will be family day, allowing in all ages.
Tickets can be bought here for $15, or you can pay $20 at the door.
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