4TH ANNUAL EL DORADO HILLS ART & WINE AFFAIRE SET FOR MOTHER’S DAY WEEKEND

Over 100 Artists and over 15 wineries expected to be in attendance as well as live music each day.

(El Dorado Hills CA) February 26, 2007:  Event organizers are in full force planning for the 4^th Annual El Dorado Hills Art & Wine Affaire which will be held Mother’s Day Weekend – May 12^th & 13^th in the Town Center, El Dorado Hills. The event presenters for 2007 are the El Dorado Hills Chamber of Commerce, the Cameron Park Optimist Club and the El Dorado Arts Council (EDAC). Over 100 artists are expected to display at 2007’s show. In addition, 15-20 wineries will be on-site for tastings throughout the weekend and live entertainment will be featured both days along the Town Center lakeside and intermixed within the festival grounds. Major sponsorships include: Comcast Cable, The Mechanics Bank of El Dorado Hills, Town Center Development by the Mansour Company, Y92, Marshall Medical Center, Wells Fargo Bank, Mercedes-Benz of El Dorado Hills, Life Newspapers, PG&E and CEMEX.

For the 2007 show, event organizers are pleased to announce that substantial funding and extensive advertising coverage will extend the reach of this event throughout the Northern California region to therefore drive cultural tourism – travel motivated entirely or in part to experiencing the arts, history, natural resources and unique characteristics of our County. Event organizers are striving to create an experience that will bring visitors to this event and this great County year after year.

Artists that would like to enter the show may call (916) 802-6924 or email an entry request to dave@hangitupgallery.com.  Performers wishing to be considered should send a written request with details to: 2222 Francisco Dr., El Dorado Hills, CA 95762. Wineries wishing to participate, and companies interested in sponsoring this event should contact The El Dorado Hills Chamber of Commerce at (916) 933-1335.

Visit the event website for more information, a listing of artists and directions to the event at www.eldoradohillsartaffaire.com.  There will be a big prize drawing of a trip to Costa Rica for 2, a $500 gift certificate to Town Center merchants and many more prizes; there is no cost to enter, you can enter at the event May 12 and 13 or online beginning in April.

Net proceeds from the event will benefit the Arts in Education Programs of the El Dorado Arts Council, the Friends of Youth programs of the Cameron Park Optimist Club and the El Dorado Hills community outreach programs of the El Dorado Hills Chamber of Commerce.