Beer and Wine Festival continues to grow

Downtown event draws international visitors for first time.

John Kasak (clockwise from left) pours cider for Gateway City Craft Beer and Wine Festival visitors Whitney Martin and Ashley James. (TONY BRITT/Lake City Reporter)
John Kasak (clockwise from left) pours cider for Gateway City Craft Beer and Wine Festival visitors Whitney Martin and Ashley James. (TONY BRITT/Lake City Reporter)

A crisp autumn day with the promise of fellowship, socializing, live music and, of course, tasting wine and beer, drew a huge crowd of visitors downtown.

The Gateway City Craft Beer and Wine Festival t…