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8/14/2016

Wow what a great first year for the 1st Annual Forks of the Wabash Uncorked held July 15, 2016! Everyone just raved how much they enjoyed the event and how they hope that it will return next year. Guests enjoyed music from the Todd Harrold Band, craft sodas from Antiqology, and food from 800 Degrees, Bravas, Sol Kitchen, and Nick’s Kitchen. They had the opportunity to sample brews from:  Chapman’s, Evil Czech, Sun King, and Upland Breweries. The guest also had the opportunity to sample some wonderful wines from across the state of Indiana. The wineries in attendance were: Chateau Thomas, Country Heritage, Heagy Vineyards, Harmony, Hopwood Cellars, Ertel Cellars, McClure’s Orchard, and Schnabletier. The event raised a total of $14,000 to be split with the Huntington Area Recreational Trails Association (HARTA) and the Historic Forks of the Wabash. The funds will be used to aid in the maintenance and development of trails in Huntington County and to preserve and educate the area known as the Forks of the Wabash.

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The success of the event would not have been possible without the Forks of the Wabash Uncorked chairmen, Kelly Frank and Liz Sanders, committee members, and volunteers.  Kelly, Liz, fellow committee members, and volunteers put in countless hours for the event. We cannot thank everyone enough for all their hard work and efforts.

Save the Date:  July 14, 2017 – Forks of the Wabash Uncorked

Thank you again to all the committee members and volunteers.

Kelly Frank – Co-chairman and Liz Sanders – Co-chairman
Steve Hackler – Treasurer
Monday Morning Boys of the Forks
Jessica Harkless and Sheri Wilson – Silent Auction
Jeff Webb, Eric Bruce, Don Mathias, and Boy Scouts – Parking
Leslie Ackerman and Jerry and Leah Helms – Shuttle Drivers of the VFW
Jody Davenport and Sarah Trout – Shuttle Drivers of HARTA
Andrews Rensberger, Bonnie Walker, Dale Hawkins, Evan Frank, Janelle & Tom Gates, Jim & Susan Taylor, Jodi Coblentz, Marie Harrell, Marshall Sanders, Mary Jane Bartrom, Megan and Sue Leedy, Pam & Jim Lewis, Seth Kimmel