Ladies Night Out Fashion Show
Feb. 17 from 6:30 to 10 pm, we will be hosting our LNO Fashion Show featuring fashions from Gigi's and Limerick's - Lexington's clothing boutiques. The fee for this event if $5 per person which covers food costs. Chrisolyn's Sweet & Savory Creations will be catering this event with sandwiches and relish tray. There will be giveaways throughout the evening.

Call or email to reserve your spot! Baltimorebend@yahoo.com or (660) 493-0258.

Mardi Gras Party, Feb. 18
Come celebrate Fat Tuesday with us at the winery! All day, 11 am to 6 pm, we'll be serving fondue, wine and giving out beads. Why would you miss this fun?! No reservation needed. Just grab your friends and come on out!

Painting at The Bend, Feb. 24
We have set the first painting of the year on Friday, Feb. 24, 6:30 to 10. Cost is $40 per person, this fee includes paints, canvas, step-by-step instruction by artist Kathleen Fenton, and light food/snacks. Make yours reservation early! Check our facebook page for a look at what we'll be painting!

Community Education Wine-Food Event
Feb. 28, 6 pm to 8pm - Baltimore Bend Vineyard is pairing up with Chrisolyn's Savory Creations, Waverly, Mo.,  for the Saline County Career Centers class, Vine to Wine. From 6-8 pm, in the basement of the Bank of America on the Marshall, Mo. square, we will be offering attendees some tips on pairing food with wine, and providing some great samples of both. To enroll, visitwww.marshallschools.com/sccc or call (660) 886-6958. Fee is $29 per person which includes food and wine samples only.

Women in Ag Conference, March 9
We've been invited to speak at the Women in Ag conference, March 9. Come for a great day of great speakers, networking opportunities and fun! Visit http://womeninag.net/2012details.html for registration information, speaker lineup and times.

We will be sharing stories of our tie to agriculture and how the Old Trails Regional Partnership is helping spread our message to consumers.

Painting at The Bend, March 23
Kathleen Fenton returns to the winery on March 23 for a step by step painting class. It starts at 6:30 and goes to about 9:30. Cost is $40 per person, this fee includes paints, canvas, instruction and light food/snacks. Make yours reservation early!

Lily Wolfgang's Arty Party, April 20, 5 pm to 7 pm
We've been invited to pour our wines at Lily Wolfgang's on the historic Independence Square for their monthly 'Arty Party.' They will be featuring one of the store artists and will be providing demonstrations.

You need an Arty Party Pass to attend so stop by the store to pick yours up. Lily Wolfgang, a mishmash boutique, is located at 206 N. Liberty St., Independence. Visit them online at www.lilywolfgang.com. RSVP at 816-836-3822 or via email at lisa@lilywolfgang.com.  

Spring Release, April 28-29
April 28-29 is our annual Spring Release and Barrel Tasting. Springtime is a great time to visit BBV! After the long winter, it's great to get out into the country to see nature coming back to life. We'll have food samples, wine tasting, and new wine releases!

Ooh! Event, Community Services League, May 4

Brunswick Wine Stroll, May 5
We've been invited to the first annual Brunswick Wine Stroll. Come see us in historic Brunswick, Mo. on Saturday, May 5 from 4 to 8 pm. Up to 10 Missouri wineries will be on hand for tasting and sales. Details to come.

Spring Fashion Show, May 19
NOTE DATE CHANGE: Georgia Brown with Gigi's will be back on May 19 from 4 pm to 6 pm for a Spring Fashion Show. Join us for a beautiful afternoon on the wine deck and lawn to see some of the latest spring fashions from Gigi's. $5 per person. Food provided. Reservations suggested.

Independence Square Wine & Art Walk, June 7
Join us and other Missouri wineries on the historic Independence square, June 7, 6 pm to 9 pm. This Art & Wine Walk is the second annual and benefits the Independence Square Association. $20 per person ticket in advance. $25 per person the night of the event. Wine glass, wine and food samples, and fun included in price! Look for details soon at www.theindependencesquare.com.

J. Huston Tavern Wine Dinner, June 9
BBV is pairing up with the chef at J. Huston Tavern in Arrowrock, Mo. for a wine dinner extravaganza! Date is set - June 9. Details to come.

Father's Day Weekend, June 16
Bring dad out over the weekend, June 16-17, for a car show and BBQ. Stay tuned for details!

Visit our Retailers
Our list of retailers is growing at a rapid pace. Be sure to check out our Retailers page for all of the additions in the last couple of months.

If can't make it out to the winery, be sure to visit one of our many retailers carrying Baltimore Bend Vineyard wines. A list of all of our retailers can be found by clicking the Retailer tab on our Web site.