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SUNRIVER SUNFEST WINE FESTIVAL EXPANDS TO NEW LOCATION AT SUNRIVER RESORT DATES SET FOR JULY 24-25

Popular Summer Festival Shifts to Sunriver Resort After Nearly 20 Years at The Village at Sunriver

(SUNRIVER, Ore.)—With and a new location at Sunriver Resort, and an expanded list of wineries, vendors, and activities, the popular Sunfest Wine Festival will take place July 24-25 on the Meadows driving range behind the Resort’s main lodge.

The move to the Resort will allow the festival to grow, increase the number of fine wines from the Pacific Northwest, incorporate new activities and traditions, provide fabulous food, and expand the artistic vendor areas.

As part of its expansion and relocation, Sunfest will be adding a variety of activities throughout the Resort, including a pre-festival winemaker’s dinner on Saturday, July 24, an after party in The Owl’s Nest on Saturday, July 24, and a Champagne brunch on Sunday, July 25.

Hours of the event are from noon until 8pm on Saturday, July 24, and from 11am until 5pm on Sunday, July 25. Admission to Sunfest is free, but a signature wine glass is required for tastings. Wine glasses can be purchased for $10 at any event information booth. Wineries will charge for wine sold by the taste, glass, bottle and case.

The Sunfest Wine Festival at Sunriver Resort is one of Oregon’s premier wine festivals, offering locals and visitors the opportunity to experience wines from throughout the region. For more information visit www.sunriversunfest.com or call 541-385-7988.

About Sunriver Resort:
Located in Central Oregon, Sunriver Resort features nearly 250 guestrooms and more than 400 vacation rental properties comprised of private homes and condominiums. A Destination Hotels & Resorts property, Sunriver Resort is a year-round outdoor enthusiast’s dream with 63 holes of championship golf, 28 tennis courts, 35 miles of paved bike paths, three swimming complexes, horseback riding, canoeing and kayaking, fly fishing, and skiing and snowboarding at nearby Mt. Bachelor Ski Resort. Other amenities include the Sage Springs Club & Spa, first-class programs for youth and teens, and a nearby shopping village, and the Sunriver Nature Center and Observatory. For more information call 800-801-8765 or visit www.sunriver-resort.com.

About Destination Hotels & Resorts:
Destination Hotels & Resorts is a privately held lodging management company headquartered in suburban Denver, Colo. With more than 30 independent, luxury and upscale hotels, resorts and golf clubs, Destination is the fifth largest independent hospitality management company in the country. The company’s portfolio features more than 7,000 guest rooms, 10 golf courses and 12 full-service spas. Destination Hotels & Resorts properties are located in key metropolitan and resort markets including Washington, D.C., Houston, Denver, Dallas, San Diego, Santa Fe, Aspen, Austin, Phoenix, Portland, Palm Springs, Maui and Lake Tahoe. For more information please visit www.destinationhotels.com.

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