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Guests were able to sample a large selection of wines during the first segment of the festival.
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Griffin Price stares up at one of the many performers featured at the festival.
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Uncorked! on the Green welcomed enthusiasts of all kinds to walk through the festival on Oct. 8, which was filled with local vendors, artists, entertainers and beer and wine sampling.
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Rosie was able to hitch a ride from her mom, Karen Bevill, as she walked throughout the festival.
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Vendors for two- and four-legged visitors were available for guests during the festival.
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Jessica Simpson, right, tries a sample of wine offered by Ambrea McCrary.
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Susana Krontiras, left, and friend Lori Diodate take a selfie with one of the many entertainers at the event.
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Amelia Lawrence sits for a face painting done by artist Bridget Herring.
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Sharon Starnes and her husband Jimmy take advantage of the free sampling to try some new beers during event.
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Vendor and artist L.G. Waldo was offering free five-minute portraits for those who were willing to sit still for the duration of the painting.
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Mike Gardner, with his wife Brenda, show off their free five-minute portrait completed by artist L.G. Waldo.
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Candace Meinberg, left, and Danielle Wilson of Tippy Toes and What Knots were one of the many vendors located throughout the festival.
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A member of Grille 29's team explains their entry dish to festival-goers.
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Tot Spot, a popular food truck throughout Hoover, saw a long line throughout the day at Uncorked! on the Green.
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A family-friendly kid zone in the festival welcomed all guests.
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Although beer tasting was popular, wine enthusiasts were able to sample a variety of different selections during the first portion of the day.
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Will Morris, left, helps David Jordan with the finishing touches for his balloon dog.
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Acrobatic performers were part of the many pieces of entertainment that Uncorked! on the Green had for guests to enjoy.
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Executive Sous Chef Bobby Beard of Brock's at Ross Ridge places his dish for the cook-off into a casserole pan.
Despite a little wind, festival goers could not have asked for better weather for the 10th anniversary of Uncorked! On the Green Saturday at Ross Bridge.
“The first year, this was just an art show,” event organizer Audrey Alverson said. “It’s really hard to keep an art show, so what we did was turn this into a mixed event.”
The festival included crafts, a kids zone, eclectic entertainment, a cook-off, local vendors and wine and beer tasting. “That’s another good thing about festivals like this,” Alverson said. “You can try new things you normally wouldn’t.”
Although the Master of the Brew competition was only featured last year, that didn’t stop guests from lining up outside the 15 different beer vendors to try their selection. “What we saw [in the early stages] is that the real draw is the craft beer,” Alverson said.
In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the event also benefitted the Breast Cancer Research Foundation of Alabama, which works directly with the UAB Comprehensive Cancer Center. Although admission to the event was free, guests were asked to make a small donation to benefit the BCRFA.
Although Alverson has been organizing this event all 10 years, she still has high hopes for the future. “We try to do something different every year, things that people don’t see as often,” she said. “I’d love to be able to involve more sponsors and raise more money for the BCFRA.”
