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JON S. CORZINE |
VIRGINIA S.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE |
Contact:
Karen Wolfe |
Wings ‘N Water Festival Celebrates New Jersey Coastal Life Trenton—The Wetlands Institute is once again proud to celebrate The Wings ‘n Water Festival, one of the premier Wildlife Arts Festivals in the country, scheduled for Saturday, September 16 and Sunday, September 17. The event, in its 24th year, is promoted as a “Celebration of the Coast,” where people of all ages and interests can enjoy guided bird walks, boat cruises and kayaking, Labrador Retriever demonstrations. Children can even participate in hands-on exhibits and crafts. The festivities begin Friday, September 15 with a kick-off auction and cocktail party. Original art, carvings, golf, travel, fine dining, clothing and household items will be available during a live and silent auction. In addition to the activities, the festival will include numerous art exhibits and sales. The Wildlife and Duck Stamp Art exhibit will feature Sherrie Russell Meline, the 2006-2007 winning Federal Duck Stamp artist and works from other artists. At the Wildlife and Maritime Art exhibit, some of the nation’s finest wildlife and maritime artists will display their art in various mediums. Original watercolor paintings featuring lighthouses, bridges and gardens will be for sale by the artists who will be available to discuss the style and setting. Wildlife and Coastal Scenic photographers, a nationally recognized sculptor, outdoor artists, quilters, professional carvers and other artisans will also showcase their wares. A single ticket at a cost of $10 for adults and $4 for children covers admission to the festival for both Saturday and Sunday. Ticket information for all activities is available by calling (609) 368-1211 or by visiting www.wetlandsinstitute.org The Wings ‘n Water Festival is a 2006 recipient of the New Jersey Travel & Tourism Cooperative Marketing Grant. The Cooperative Marketing Sponsorship Program has been a valuable tool for tourism industry representatives who show a commitment to increasing visitation and generating visitor revenues throughout the Garden State. For information on other events and attractions in New Jersey,
contact the NJ Office of Travel and Tourism at 1-800-VISITNJ or www.visitnj.org.
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