COASTAL UNCORKED ANNOUNCES GRAND STRAND MAGAZINE AS PRESENTING SPONSOR FOR 2012 FESTIVAL
January 31, 2012, Myrtle Beach, S.C. – Representatives for Coastal Uncorked Food, Wine & Spirits Festival announced today that Grand Strand Magazine has been named as the presenting sponsor for the 2012 Festival, which takes place April 22-29 in Myrtle Beach, S.C. This is the publication’s first year participating as a sponsor.
As presenting sponsor, Grand Strand Magazine’s name will be prominently displayed on signage and a variety of marketing materials throughout the weeklong festival. In addition, Grand Strand Magazine will provide a half-year subscription to the first 7,000 buyers who purchase tickets to the Oceanfront Grand Tasting Tents online at CoastalUncorked.com.
“The whole team at Grand Strand Magazine is excited about our participation with Coastal Uncorked Food, Wine and Spirits Festival and we hope this is the beginning of a long relationship,” said Jody Hazzard, Publisher/Editor-in-Chief for Grand Strand Magazine. “Coastal Uncorked attendees are our readers, and we view this as a great way to celebrate the Grand Strand area and to bring our magazine to life.”
Grand Strand Magazine represents the best of Lowcountry style, culture and fine living. Grand Strand Magazine is published by GulfStream Communications, which also publishes Charleston Magazine, Charleston Home, Charleston Weddings and WNC Magazine. For more information about Grand Strand Magazine, visit www.grandstrandmag.com.
“We are thrilled to have Grand Strand Magazine as the presenting sponsor for the 2012 festival,” said Sara Wise, executive director for Coastal Uncorked. “Grand Strand Magazine is the premiere lifestyle publication for the Myrtle Beach area, so we feel this partnership is a natural fit for us and the direction of the festival.”
For more information about Coastal Uncorked Food & Wine Festival, or to purchase tickets, visit CoastalUncorked.com or Facebook.com/CoastalUncorked.
About Coastal Uncorked
Coastal Uncorked Food, Wine and Spirits Festival is the Myrtle Beach, S.C. area’s premier food, wine and spirits festival. The third annual festival is scheduled for April 22 - 29, 2012, and will feature a restaurant week; specialty wine, spirits and beer dinners; Oceanfront Grand Tasting Tents; a Sip, Savor & Stroll at The Market Common; and The Chef’s Challenge and Tasting Finale. All funds raised during the festival will be used for future events and a portion will be donated to the Horry Georgetown Technical College Culinary School and the Clay Brittain Hospitality Program at Coastal Carolina University.



