Need a recipe for a perfect summer evening?

• Start with a vineyard setting in Lake Erie Wine Country.
• Just add wine, free outdoor live music, and free parking.
• Suggested add-ins: bring a picnic blanket or camp chairs.
• Directions:  enjoy the evening!

Whether a date night or a night out with friends, outdoor summer concerts in Lake Erie Wine Country are fun and easy. The only rule is don’t bring your own beverages. Of course, you can buy beer, wine, and non-alcoholic drinks on the premises. I think that’s a nice way to thank the winery owners for the awesome event!

There are still many concert dates left for summer 2017.

Here are remaining dates at Arundel Cellars and Penn Shore Winery & Vineyards:

July 1 — East Ave (original rock), Penn Shore, 5-9pm, with June Peters Food Truck

July 7 — Dock Boys, Arundel Cellars, 6-9pm

July 8 — Kevin Howard (jazz), Penn Shore, 5-9pm with Sticks & Bricks Wood Fired Pizza on site

July 14 — Ruby Port Band, Arundel Cellars, 6-9pm

July 15 — Key West Express (beach music), Penn Shore, 5-9pm with Cluck Truk Food Truck on site

July 21 — Abbey Road, Arundel Cellars, 6-9pm

July 22 — Vendettas (60s/70s rock), Penn Shore, 5-9pm with Dickie’s BBQ on site

July 28 — Key West Express, Arundel Cellars, 6-9pm

July 29 — Abbey Road (Beatles), Penn Shore, 5-9pm with Smoky Martin’s BBQ on site

August 4 — Lucky Dog, Arundel Cellars, 6-9pm

August 11 — Sam Hyman, Arundel Cellars, 6-9pm

August 18 — The Vendettas, Arundel Cellars, 6-9pm

August 25 — Abbey Road, Arundel Cellars, 6-9pm

September 1 — Stiletto, Arundel Cellars, 6-9pm

September 2 — Duke Sherman Band, Arundel Cellars, 6-9pm

Dinner Beforehand?  

If you want to catch dinner prior to the concert, Noosa, The Cork 1794, Freeport Restaurant & Tavern, Johnny B’s and Michael’s Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria are all convenient to both Arundel Cellars and Penn Shore Winery & Vineyards.

But, don’t forget… the food trucks and on site catering at Penn Shore concerts which begin at 5pm will be a fun way to enjoy dinner at the winery.

Special Night Out — Birthday or Anniversary?

If you want to be all fancy AND have a designated driver, you could kick it up a notch and arrive by limousine. My guests have had good experiences with Barnes Limo.

It’s not too late to start thinking about plans for 2018. Watch for spring concerts at Lakeview Wine Cellars.

So, which concerts will you add to your calendar?