By Matt Weingarden
As the summer winds down, join in the Last Call Before Fall and savour the flavour of what our region has to offer on Friday, September 11, and/or Saturday, September 12. This popular end-of-summer celebration brings together local wineries, breweries, and distilleries from across Windsor-Essex, offering guests the opportunity to sample a variety of craft beers, premium spirits, and award-winning wines.
Meet up with friends and family an enjoy locally crafted beverages, live entertainment, and a lively atmosphere under the glow of bistro lights and fire tables at the Event Centre at LaSalle Landing. This year’s headliners deliver everything from throwback hits to country favourites.
“Last Call Before Fall is a celebration of everything that makes Windsor-Essex unique,” said Patti Funaro, Director of Culture and Recreation for the Town of LaSalle. “From locally crafted beverages and great food to live entertainment and time spent with friends and family, this event brings people together to enjoy the very best our region has to offer.”
The focus of Friday night will be a little different this year.
Windsor’s own DJ QRIUS GEORGE will kick off the weekend with a high-energy throwback dance party featuring hits from the 80’s, 90’s and 2000’s from 7 until 11p.m. One of the region’s most recognizable DJs, George is known for his dynamic sets and long-standing influence on the Windsor-Detroit music scene.
The vendor lineup will feature a variety of Tourism Windsor Essex Pelee partners from Barrels Bottles and Brews Trail and Essex Pelee Island Coast (EPIC) Wineries, including FRANK Brewing Co., GL Heritage Brewing Co., Kingsville Brewery, Mastronardi Winery, Sprucewood Shores Estate Winery, Top Dog Brewing Co., Vivace Estate Winery, Wolfhead and Copper Rose Distilleries.
Food truck favourites include Mojos Rollin Taco and Oven 360 Express.
Saturday night will feature HiGGi Country Music, led by Windsor-Essex musician, singer-songwriter, and frontman Rob Higgins. A longtime fixture on local stages, Higgins has built a dedicated following and continues to gain momentum with original music, including Higgins’ latest single, Day Drinking, which has been receiving increasing local attention.
Tickets are on sale now—online only at Last Call Before Fall. Entry is $25 per night for ages 19 and up.
Buy $2 drink tokens at the event to sample new favorites or classic drinks. Local food trucks will serve up delicious eats for purchase all night.
Tickets are limited, so plan your visit and celebrate the end of summer at LCBF!
For full event details, visit Last Call Before Fall.