Morel Fest Wine & Dine

National Morel Mushroom Festival will be held from Thursday, May 17 through Sunday, May 20, 2012

The festival features a competitive hunt, a guided hunt, live music and a beer tent, a gourmet Taset of Morels, carnival rides, and much more, including the Wine and Dine gourmet dinner and wine tasting - details below.

Morel Festival website.

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Wine & Dine offers gourmet experience
for morel lovers at the Beach House

You are cordially invited to attend the 6th Annual Morelfest "Wine & Dine" at the Beach House Restaurant at Boyne Mountain (439 E. Deer Lake Road - Directions) from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 18, 2012. This event is one of the highlights of the Boyne City Morel Mushroom Festival, held annually on the weekend after Mother's Day. Guests will be treated to gourmet hors d'oeuvres prepared by the Beach House paired with fine wines from Bayside Beverage. Hors d' oeuvres and wine pairings will be announced as we get closer to the event.

Last year's pairings were:

• Morel, Ramp, Sweet Onion, Swiss and Gruyere Tart with a Spicy Raspberry Sauce. Paired with Cristalino Brut Rose, Spain.
• Gorgonzola cheese stuffed, Panko Breaded Morel Mushroom, Honey Pollen Reduction. Paired with Chateau Fontaine Semi-sweet Riesling, Michigan.
• Morel Mushroom, Goat Cheese, Prosciutto and Grilled Pizza Crust Laced with Morel Infused Oil and Shaved Parmesan. Paired with Chateau Grand Traverse Gamay Noir Reserve, Michigan
• Sliced Morel Laced Venison Meatloaf with a Michigan Cherry Ketchup. Paired with Las Perdices Syrah-Viognier Blend, Argentina.
• Morel and Crab Stuffed Pierogis with Wild Leek Crème Fraiche. Paired with Black Star Farms Barrell Fermented Chardonnay, Michigan.

Admission is $40 per person. Sponsors of this gourmet event are the Boyne Area Chamber of Commerce, Boyne Mountain and Bayside Beverage.

> RESERVATIONS are required. This event sells out every year, so don't delay. Call the Boyne Area Chamber at (231) 582-6222 with your credit card information.