Proceeds of the event will benefit
the Paderewski Festival Cultural Exchange Program with Poland. Selected winners of the 2008 Youth Piano Competition have been invited to participate in a workshop and festival in Tarnow, Poland in June 2009.
The cities of Paso Robles and Tarnow signed a sister city agreement in November 2008 to explore cultural and business
opportunities.
The Backroads Wineries consist of
20 boutique wineries located between Paso Robles and Creston who specialize in handcrafted wines. Pear
Valley Winery is located at 4900 Union Road and is celebrating the opening of its stunningly beautiful new tasting room.
The Paderewski Festival is a non-profit organization
that sponsors the annual festival and youth competition in Paso Robles. The 2009 Festival will be held November 12-15. For
information on festival sponsorship or volunteer opportunities, please call 239-4437 or email info@paderewskifest.com.