YO! Just lettin' ya know that this event occurred in the past. So don't go planning your day around this one.
WHEN
Sat Jun 06 2009 - Sun Jun 07 2009
1 pm - overnight
WHERE
Overnight Camping, SYOR (sag your own ride)
Des Moines, IA
WHO
Madison County Winery
Description
Destination
Distance - 30 miles to Winery
This is a unique Wine Night event that is open to the public. A number of the WN members will be riding bikes to the vineyard from Des Moines. Also, a number of the members will be camping overnight. Everybody is welcome to ride out and camp overnight if they wish. From Orlandos in Des Moines it's about a 25-30 mile ride to the vineyard. There are roughly 15 acres of open pasture for camping, but the terrain is hilly.
Madison County Winery has one indoor restroom available but will have additional porta-pots onsite. There will also be a fire pit and firewood available. Shortly after sunset a torch will be put to this year's vine cuttings for a BONFIRE OF THE VINES.
Madison County Winery
3021 St. Charles Road
St. Charles, IA 50240
http://www.madisoncountywinery.com/
Route
Directions from Water Works Park to the vineyard:
Take the bike path from Water Works Park through Cumming to Martensdale. At Martensdale take county road R45 south to St Mary's. Continue through St Mary's for about 1/2 mile to county road G50. Take a right (east) onto G50 and stay on G50 (St Charles Road) through the city of St Charles. Continue on past St Charles for 3.5 miles, the vineyard will be on your right.
Venue
Overnight Camping, SYOR (sag your own ride)
Orlandos, 4337 Park Av
Des Moines, IA 50321 MAP