Photo feature: Kickin’ off the festivities

Published 12:11 am Saturday, July 26, 2014

Brandi Bryant, left, smiles while getting wine with Eric Johnson, right, at the Southern Wine and Spirits booth during the Natchez Food and Wine Festival at the Natchez Convention Center Friday. The three-day festival brings together restaurants, wineries and breweries from across the region. (Sam Gause / The Natchez Democrat)

Brandi Bryant, left, smiles while getting wine with Eric Johnson, right, at the Southern Wine and Spirits booth during the Natchez Food and Wine Festival at the Natchez Convention Center Friday. The three-day festival brings together restaurants, wineries and breweries from across the region. (Sam Gause / The Natchez Democrat)

 

Lindell Dixon, left, and Edward Sawyer, right, work on grills for Drago’s Seafood Restaurant during Friday’s event. (Sam Gause / The Natchez Democrat)

Lindell Dixon, left, and Edward Sawyer, right, work on grills for Drago’s Seafood Restaurant during Friday’s event. (Sam Gause / The Natchez Democrat)

 

Volunteer Amanda Hargrove pours wine at the Southern Wine and Spirits booth during the event. (Sam Gause / The Natchez Democrat)

Volunteer Amanda Hargrove pours wine at the Southern Wine and Spirits booth during the event. (Sam Gause / The Natchez Democrat)