WOOD ISLANDS – Ever wondered what it’s like to squish blueberries between your toes?
Find out at the Wine, Dine and Shine event at Rossignol Winery Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. It’s part of the P.E.I. Fall Flavours festival and the best stomping team earns a $500 prize to donate to a charity of choice.
“It takes a certain skill but the best way is to jump in and try it,’’ offers winery owner John Rossignol who oversees the award winning vineyard overlooking the Northumberland Strait in Little Sands.
Teams of four people are being invited to participate in the contest and join in on the stomp showdowns which culminate in a championship round at 3 p.m. to declare a winner. And for those who don't want to stomp, there's sand sculpting, musical entertainment, horse and wagon rides, and tours of the wintery for the whole family.
“It’s an opportunity to view a beautiful winery, sample great food, and join in with the music and fun,’’ says Martinus Rose, chair of the Island East tourism group.
The big tent will be filled with Island East restaurants serving their speciality dishes as the event focuses on all things east. There will be an array of artisans, farmers market and Roma baking bread.
Abe Waterman features his unique sand sculptures while music goes all afternoon long with Jolee Patkai and Lester Stubbert.
Stomp offs go every half hour starting at noon and wind up with the final championship round at 3 p.m. The winner earns $500 to donate to a charity of choice. Admission is $12 with kids under 12 free. Check the fallflavours.ca website for information.
