Hudson, Ohio (February 7, 2011) – The second annual Hudson Blues, Brews & BBQ Festival organized by Summit Charitable Events Foundation(SCEF) will be held Saturday June 18 and Sunday June 19, 2011 along Village Way in the First & Main Shopping District.

“Due to the excellent response last year and at the request of our vendors and guests we have added a second day to this year’s Festival” comments Brian Hurtt, Event Producer.  “With the added hours we are scheduling more great blues bands and additional activities including barbeque cooking demonstrations and seminars.”

The Festival will kick off on Saturday with a Backyard BBQ Competition where amateur teams compete for trophies, prizes and the bragging rights for “Best Backyard BBQ” as judged by a celebrity panel. Throughout the entire Festival professional barbeque vendors will offer different types of barbeque for purchase as they compete for the “People’s Choice Award” for best barbeque. The “Wet your Whistle Tent” will sell craft and domestic beer as well as soft drinks. While five different bands from northeast Ohio are scheduled to perform 15 hours of great blues music. Retail vendors will be located throughout the Festival grounds offering barbeque products and services.

Admission to the Festival is $5 and children under 18 accompanied by an adult are FREE.

Complete details on the Backyard BBQ Competition, vendor information and application forms can be downloaded at www.hudsonbluesbrewsandbbq.com.

For additional information, sponsorships and vendor opportunities please contact SCEF at P.O. Box 575 Hudson, Ohio or Brian Hurtt at 330.819.6461 or email bhurtt@summitcharitableevents.org

Net proceeds from this event will benefit the Hudson Athletic Booster Club.

Summit Charitable Events Foundation, Inc. (SCEF) is organized and operates exclusively for charitable and educational purposes within the meaning of Section 501(c)3 of the Internal Revenue Code. SCEF develops, organizes and produces public events which benefit charitable organizations in Northeast Ohio.

www.summitcharitableevents.org

The first annual Larchmere Uncorked, a benefit for the Larchmere Merchants Association.  Running in tandem with the Larchmere Festival, which features fabulous antiques, music, food and flea market finds.

July 3, 12 Noon – 8:00 p.m.

12916 Larchmere Boulevard – in the courtyard of Shaker Quality Auto Body

Summit Charitable Events Foundation, producer of the Hudson Wine Festival, and the Larchmere Merchants Association have partnered to hold the first annual Larchmere Uncorked wine tasting event on July 3, 2010 in tandem with the Larchmere Festival.

Noon – 8 p.m.: Over 1,000 guests are expected to sample national and international wines in addition to delectable food prepared by local restaurants.  Wines tasted on site are available for purchase through Heinen’s, the official retail wine partner for Larchmere Uncorked.

Entertainment: The University of Akron Steel Drum Band will play from 12 – 3:30 p.m. and Akin for Jazz will take the stage

from 4 – 8 p.m.

TICKETS:

Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door and include 10 tastings and a souvenir wine glass.  Designated driver tickets are available on site.  Tickets can be purchased online atwww.larchmereuncorked.com as well as at Shaker Quality Auto Body, Loganberry Books, Heinen’s in Shaker Heights and online at www.eventbrite.com and www.localwineevents.com.

Please contact Debra Sherman at 330.256.8704 for press passes and additional information.

For a complete schedule and additional details, visit www.larchmereuncorked.com.

Hudson, Ohio (May 11, 2010) – Summit Charitable Events Foundation (SCEF), organizer of the June 19th Hudson Blues & BBQ Festival, is now accepting team applications for the amateur barbeque competition portion of the Festival.  Teams can consist of four members and entry is open to area businesses, charitable organizations, families or other groups.

The entry fee is $100 per team and includes a Weber grill, utensils and a meat thermometer, all of which the team may keep after the Festival.  Each team will be provided with charcoal and two half chickens to barbeque on site and teams can provide their own secret spices and sauces to concoct their winning recipe.

Judging will take place at 1:00 p.m. by the Festival’s celebrity panel and prizes will be awarded for first, second and third place based on presentation, appearance and taste.

Complete details and application forms can be downloaded via the festival website at www.hudsonbluesandbbq.com. Deadline for entry is May 21.

Following the Backyard BBQ Competition, the Hudson Blues & BBQ Festival kicks off at 2:00 p.m. along Village Way in the First & Main Shopping District with professional food vendors showcasing their BBQ techniques on site as they compete for over $3000 in cash and prizes and for the coveted “People’s Choice Award” for both chicken and ribs. Barbeque food and related offerings will be available for purchase by the public who will vote to determine the winner.

Musical entertainment includes The Bluescasters and the Frankie Starr Band performing from 2 – 8 p.m.  Admission to the Hudson Blues & BBQ Festival is FREE and proceeds benefit the Hudson Athletic Booster Club.

For additional information, sponsorships and vendor opportunities please contact SCEF at P.O. Box 575 Hudson, Ohio or Brian Hurtt at 330.819.6461 or email bhurtt@neo.rr.com.

Summit Charitable Events Foundation, Inc. (SCEF) is organized and operates exclusively for charitable and educational purposes within the meaning of Section 501(c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code. SCEF develops, organizes and produces public events which benefit charitable organizations in Northeast Ohio including the annual Hudson Wine Festival which draws over 5,000 people to Hudson over two days and has raised over $43,000 for the Humane Society of Greater Akron.

Scheduled to take place on July 3, 2010 from 12 – 8 p.m. in the courtyard of Shaker Quality Auto Body located at 12916 Larchmere, this exciting food and wine festival will take place in tandem with the Larchmere Festival, which features fabulous antiques, music, food and flea market finds.

Guests will be able to sip and sample over 100 wines from local, national and international producers, in addition to delectable food prepared by local restaurants and musical entertainment. Over 1,000 guests are expected to join the event in order to celebrate summer, mix and mingle with friends and neighbors, and help raise funds for the Beautification Fund of the Larchmere Merchants Association.

“We are excited to partner with Summit Charitable Events Foundation and Shaker Quality Auto Body in our efforts to raise funds for the Larchmere Merchants Association and promote our wonderful neighborhood.” said Holly Coughlin, Co-President of the Larchmere Merchants Association.

Tickets for Larchmere Uncorked are $20 in advance and $25 at the door and include 10 tastings and a souvenir wine glass.  Additional tastings are 10 for $5 at the event.  Tickets can be purchased online atwww.larchmereuncorked.com as well as at Shaker Quality Auto Body, Loganberry Books and online at www.eventbrite.com and www.localwineevents.com.

“We understand the important role the Larchmere Merchants Association plays in keeping the district vibrant and we look forward to a successful fundraising event,” said Butch Bartlett, president of Summit Charitable Events Foundation.

For more information on becoming a part of Larchmere Uncorked, please contact Debra Sherman at 330-256-8704 or visit www.larchmereuncorked.com.

Summit Charitable Events Foundation, Inc. was founded in 2008 by Butch Bartlett who serves as President. SCEF is organized and operates exclusively for charitable and educational purposes within the meaning of Section 501(c)3 of the Internal Revenue Code. SCEF develops, organizes and produces public events which benefit charitable organizations in Northeast Ohio.

The Larchmere Merchants Association is supported and run by its members, owners of independent, locally owned businesses. The group’s mission is to work together to promote the district as a vibrant, exciting community.  Some of the beautification efforts planned for 2010 and beyond include additional floral planters, hanging baskets, gateway signage, bike racks, marketing materials and a new streetscape plan.  Visit www.larchmere.com for more information.

Scheduled to take place on July 17 and 18, 2010 in the First & Main Shopping District, the event will showcase over 250 wines from local, national and international producers.  Guests will enjoy musical entertainment, delectable foods, wine education seminars, artists and retail vendors along with various raffles throughout the weekend.

“We are excited to once again partner with Summit Charitable Events Foundation and First & Main in our continued efforts to rescue and find homes for abandoned, neglected and injured animals in our area.” said Christine Shock, Director of Community Relations, Pawsibilities®, The Humane Society of Greater Akron.

The Hudson Wine Festival will take place Saturday, July 17 from 1 – 9 p.m. and Sunday, July 18 from 1 –6 p.m. along Village Way in the beautiful First & Main shopping district.  Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door and include 10 tastings and a souvenir wine glass.  Additional tastings are 10 for $5 at the event.

In addition, a special VIP event will be held Friday, July 16 where guests will be treated to mouth-watering hors d’oeuvres, along with premium wine tastings, entertainment and a silent auction among other activities.  VIP admission includes an all access weekend pass to the festival as well.  Pre-sale VIP tickets are available for $75 prior to June 1, 2010 and increase to $100 after June 1, 2010.

Tickets can be purchased online at www.hudsonwinefestival.com as well as at The Learned Owl and online at eventbrite.com and localwineevents.com.

“We understand the important role Pawsibilities®, The Humane Society of Greater Akron plays in our community and we look forward to another successful event,” said Butch Bartlett, president of Summit Charitable Events Foundation.

The Hudson Wine Festival raised more than $43,000 for the Humane Society over the past two years and draws over 5,000 guests annually.  For more information on becoming a part of the Hudson Wine Festival, please contact Debra Sherman at 330-256-8704 or visit www.hudsonwinefestival.com.

Summit Charitable Events Foundation, Inc. was founded in 2008 by Butch Bartlett who serves as President. SCEF is organized and operates exclusively for charitable and educational purposes within the meaning of Section 501(c)3 of the Internal Revenue Code. SCEF develops, organizes and produces public events which benefit charitable organizations in Northeast Ohio.

The Humane Society of Greater Akron, incorporated in 1968, is dedicated to alleviating animal suffering, preventing and investigating animal cruelty, protecting the welfare of animals and providing quality adoption services.  It is our goal to respond to the ongoing needs of the animals and residents of Summit County and to educate the community, whose support we need to accomplish this mission.

Hudson, Ohio (February 12, 2010) – Summit Charitable Events Foundation (SCEF), organizer of the Hudson Wine Festival, is pleased to announce the first annual Hudson Blues & BBQ Festival to be held Saturday, June 19, 2010 on the First & Main green.

“We think the day before Father’s Day is the perfect launch date for this family oriented event,” comments Butch Bartlett, President of SCEF, “and we are excited to announce that we have selected the Hudson Athletic Booster Club to benefit from the net proceeds of the inaugural event.”

General admission to the Hudson Blues & BBQ Festival will be free and the festival will feature three major components:

• A Family Backyard BBQ Competition where family teams compete for “Best Family BBQ” trophy and prizes as judged by a celebrity panel.
• Food vendors will barbeque on site as they compete for prizes valued at over $3,000 including the $1500 “Top Hawg People’s Choice Award” for best ribs. Ribs will be available for sampling at a minimal cost to the public who will vote to determine the winner.
• 6 hours of great Blues music performed by bands from Northeast Ohio.

Retail vendors will be located throughout the event site and will offer a variety of barbeque products and community services. Other activities are being planned in cooperation with Hudson Athletic Booster Club.

For additional information, sponsorships and vendor opportunities please contact SCEF at P.O. Box 575 Hudson, Ohio or Brian Hurtt at 330.819.6461 or email bhurtt@summitcharitableevents.org.

Summit Charitable Events Foundation, Inc. was founded in 2008 by Butch Bartlett who serves as President. SCEF is organized and operates exclusively for charitable and educational purposes within the meaning of Section 501(c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code. SCEF develops, organizes and produces public events which benefit charitable organizations in Northeast Ohio including the annual Hudson Wine Festival which draws over 5,000 people to Hudson over two days and has raised over $43,000 for the Humane Society of Greater Akron.

Held July 17 – 19, 2009 in the First & Main shopping area, the Hudson Wine Festival brought well over 5,000 people to downtown Hudson to sample over 250 wines. Guests also enjoyed musical entertainment, delectable food, more than 30 vendors and artists and adoptable animals from the Humane Society of Greater Akron (HSGA).

“We are proud to produce such an amazing event that allows us to give back to the community in so many ways. The Hudson Wine Festival has become the third largest event in Hudson and we look forward to growing the event for 2010 and giving back in more ways than ever,” said Debra Sherman, Hudson Wine Festival, event producer.

Through the Hudson Wine Festival, six cats and two dogs found loving homes and several other adoptions are pending. “We are grateful for the continued support of the Hudson Wine Festival as this money allows us to continue our mission to rescue, rehabilitate and find homes for abandoned, abused, ill and injured animals in Summit County,” said Christine Shock, Director of Community Relations for the Humane Society of Greater Akron. “We were also excited that so many attendees of the wine festival brought their dogs to the event. The animals captured the synergy that Summit Charitable Events Foundation and HSGA are creating with this event and it distinguishes the Hudson Wine Festival from other area events,” continued Shock.

Plans are already underway for the third annual Hudson Wine Festival which will be held July 16 – 18, 2010. For more information on becoming a part of the Hudson Wine Festival, please contact Debra Sherman at 330-256-8704 or visit www.hudsonwinefestival.com.

Summit Charitable Events Foundation is a non-profit organization committed to producing special events that serve the needs of our community and support Northeast Ohio charities.

The Humane Society of Greater Akron, incorporated in 1968, is dedicated to alleviating animal suffering, preventing and investigating animal cruelty, protecting the welfare of animals and providing quality adoption services. It is our goal to respond to the ongoing needs of the animals and residents of Summit County and to educate the community, whose support we need to accomplish this mission.