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Carosel Of Flavor Returns To High Street, September 13th
Blue Mountain Resort’s Wine Me Up Festival – June 6th And 7th
Wine Me Up Festival
If you like wine, tapas and music.. you’re going to love our must-attend, premier event!
Red, White & Blush
Calling all wine-lovers and cheer-givers! Celebrate with us and sample a variety of vino at our 2-day, Wine Me Up Festival atop PA’s highest vertical. Plus, an exclusive Preview Night on Friday if you can’t wait for the weekend!
Friday, June 5 – Preview Night 7pm to 10pm outside in the Summit Courtyard – limited to 100 guests
- $150 for 2 guests includes the following:
- Featuring 4 Local Vineyards with exclusive tastings
- Butlered Hors D’oeuvres and 6-course Tapas Dinner
- Meet the Winemakers and Live Entertainment – Brain Axander Music
- A VIP Goody Bag and Complimentary Valet Parking!
- SALE FOR VIP TICKETS ENDS JUNE 3RD AT MIDNIGHT
Saturday, June 6 and Sunday, June 7 – Festival 12pm to 5pm each day outside on the Summit Terrace
- $45 per person (per day) includes the following:
- Featuring fine wine from Pennsylvania Vineyards – see confirmed list below
- 20 Specialty Vendors with rare wares
- Butlered Tapas and Live Entertainment
- June 6 – She Said Sunday from 12pm to 5pm
- June 7 – The Peter Johann Band from 12pm to 5pm
- A Commemorative Wine Glass for sampling!
- RATES INCREASE FRIDAY AT MIDNIGHT
Click link for website, more info and/or to buy tickets: https://www.skibluemt.com/upcoming-events/wine-me-up/
Food Truck And Wine Festival Cruising Back Go Pohatcong Township
Editor’s note: This is near Phillipsburg, NJ, right across the river from Easton, PA. Can’t go wrong with food trucks and wine ;).
Searching for food trucks?
You won’t have to go far. Alba Vineyard is hosting a Food Truck and Wine Festival later this month.
The Pohatcong Township vineyard hosted a food truck festival in November 2014, and will bring it back noon to 5 p.m. April 25-26.
Admission costs $10 for adults 21 and over, $5 for ages 13-20 and is free for children under 12. Parking is free; food prices will vary by the truck, according to a news release.
Read more:
http://www.lehighvalleylive.com/food/index.ssf/2015/04/food_truck_and_wine_festival_c_1.html
PA Farm Show Guide: Free Samples, Celebrity Chefs, Tasty Demos
Planning to visit the 2015 PA Farm Show when it kicks off Saturday?
Here’s a quick guide to where you can see the celebrity chefs, snag a free sample and catch a cooking demo.
The PA Farm Show runs Saturday through Jan. 17 at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex and Expo Center in Harrisburg. If you’re looking for food, you’ll want to head to the PA Preferred Culinary Connection stage in the complex’s Main Hall.
According to a news release, samples of each dish will be offered to audience members and Pennsylvania wines may be recommended for pairings.
Read more: http://www.lehighvalleylive.com/food/index.ssf/2015/01/your_guide_pa_farm_shows_free.html
Pottstown Regional Public Library Fundraiser
Riverfest Returns To Pottstown’s Riverfront Park
POTTSTOWN, PA — In addition to the Halloween-themed Temple of Terror, Halloween Parade and Monster Dash 5K, another crucial element of the borough’s growing October-long slate of activities is the resurrection of Riverfest.
Scheduled this year for Oct. 12, from noon to 6 p.m. along the Schuylkill River and from 6 to 8 p.m. in downtown Pottstown, the list of things to do during this special day is truly dizzying.
Read more: http://www.pottsmerc.com/general-news/20131006/riverfest-returns-to-pottstowns-riverfront-park
24th Annual PA Apple ‘N Cheese Festival This Weekend In Bradford County
Map of Pennsylvania highlighting Bradford County (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
Saturday, October 5th, 2013 10am-6pm
Sunday, October 6th, 2013 10am-5pm
Juried Crafts • Fine Arts & Photography Show • Quilts
Weaving Demo • Hand-blown Glass • Blacksmith Demo
Chainsaw Carving • Wine & Cheese Tasting
• Continuous Free Entertainment • Wood Turning
Apple Butter Making • Children’s Activities • Cider Pressing
Apple & Cheese Desserts • Apple Displays •Broom Making Demonstration
• 40 Palate Pleasing Food Vendors •
Festival Admission
Adults – $5.00
Children 13 – 18 – $3.00
Directions: http://www.paapplecheese.com/directions/index.html
Children 12 and Under – Free
2013 Pottstown Carousel Of Flavor, September 22nd
Broadway Cabaret – Lyric Fest On September 14th At Steel River Playhouse
A great evening out for only $29! For tickets click http://www.steelriver.org/current-season/2013-14_cabaret/ or contact the box office at 610-970-1199.
Corbett Proposes Overhaul To State Liquor Control System
English: Interior of a Super Sheetz in Altoona, PA. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
The private businesses that would get the chance to sell beer, wine and liquor under Gov. Tom Corbett‘s proposed overhaul of the state liquor control system had mixed reactions to the proposal.
Eric White, spokesman for the Berks-based Redner’s Warehouse Markets, which also runs the Redner’s Quick Shoppes convenience stores, said the chain almost certainly would have to get into the beer business just to stay competitive with its rivals.
Lou Sheetz, executive vice president of the family-owned Sheetz chain based in Altoona, said the company loves the idea, is excited about it and believes consumers will be, too.
“We have been proponents of adult beverage sales reform in this state for a long time,” he said.
First Annual Open House At Hodge Podge Unique Boutique In Boyertown
Friday, November 23rd at 11:00 am until Saturday, November 24th at 4:00 pm
The fun begins on Black Friday with Door Prizes and Specials all day. Then, come wind down with us and share your Shopping Stories in a relaxing, no pressure atmosphere at our monthly Fourth Friday Event. You’ll enjoy a complimentary glass of wine or iced tea along with a selection of fine cheeses – just what you’ll need to melt away the stress of the Big Box stores.
The festivities continue on Small Business Saturday! From 10:00 am until noon, meet Nadia Beck, designer and owner of the Grey Button clothing line. Enjoy free coffee, tea and sweets as you get to know Nadia and the ins & outs of the fashion biz! The new look of Avon arrives at noon until 3:00 pm. If you haven’t seen what Avon’s been up to lately, you’ll be pleasantly surprised. Avon offers so many gifts – truly something for everyone – that you can sit and shop while you snack on lite refreshments. Door Prizes and Deals throughout the day!
Three door prizes will be awarded per day. Need not be present to win.As Always, No Purchase Necessary.
Hodge Podge is located at 12 N. Reading Avenue, in downtown Boyertown, PA.
The Ninth Annual Carousel Of Flavor Restaurant Festival
Date: Sunday, Sept 30, 2012 from noon to 4 p.m.
Where: 100 Block of High Street, Pottstown (in front of Borough Hall)
Expanded wine and beer garden this year! Over 4,000 attended last year. Featuring live bands, crafters and a clown for children of all ages.
The Ninth Annual Carousel Of Flavor Restaurant Festival – Pottstown
Date : Sunday, Sept 30, 2012 from noon to 4 p.m.
100 Block of High Street, Pottstown in front of Borough Hall
Expanded wine and beer garden this year! Over 4,000 attended last year. Featuring live bands, crafters and a clown for children of all ages.
If you have any questions regarding the Carousel of Flavor, please contact the Chairpersons:
Jill Burbank (610) 970-0624 or email CarouselofFlavor@hotmail.com
For access to forms, click here: http://www.pottstowncarousel.org/events.htm
Streets Closing In Preparation For Celebrate Lancaster
The 14th annual Celebrate Lancaster kicks off this morning with the opening of about two dozen food stands and the closure of North Prince Street from Penn Square to Lancaster Square.
Thousands of people are expected to pack the streets throughout the day to sample the local fare and dance to the sounds of bluegrass, Latino music, R&B and rock ‘n’ roll.
The event will culminate with a large fireworks display that begins at 10 p.m.
Admission is free.
Philly Wine Bar Owner Bubbly Over Debut
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Trying to corner London Grill owner Terry Berch McNally on Thursday night at her new Paris Wine Bar was akin to nabbing a butterfly out in the field with a net. She was just here. No, she’s over there. But could you expect anything else on her first debut in a couple of decades?
Paris Wine Bar, on Fairmount Avenue up from the Philadelphia Art Museum, was packed much of Thursday night, if nothing else sending staff often scurrying to get more clean wine classes. Its opening in Philly was significant for two reasons: It was selling PA wines only, and they were being poured “on draught.”
Winemakers from Allegro, Galen Glen, Manatawny Creek and Pinnacle Ridge dined and probably would have signed autographs if anyone knew them.
Read more: http://blog.pennlive.com/wine/2012/02/post_118.html
Big Crowd At Carousel Of Flavor In Downtown Pottstown
A large crowd gathered in downtown Pottstown this afternoon, under sunny skies, for the 8th Annual Carousel of Flavor. The food was amazing. Kudos to festival organizers for another successful event. Pottstown shone brightly today!
Here are some pictures:
Bethlehem ArtWalk, Saturday, August 27th
The Downtown Bethlehem Association (DBA), a council of the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce (GLVCC), will feature over 100 artists and musicians lining the sidewalks of Main St. & Broad St. 2011 season of ArtWalks, which will take place on the last Saturday of May June, July and August from 4-9pm!
For children, the Main St. Commons will become KIDS’ CORNER from 4-7pm with a Hershey Park family-pack give-away, and Broad St will host a stage named Prolifick Place outside of the Bank of America building that will featured more vendors and music varieties!
To read all about it, click here:
http://www.downtownbethlehemassociation.com/Bethlehem_s_ArtWalk__.html
Wegman’s Tells PLCB To Remove Their Wine Kiosks
All is not peachy on the automated wine kiosk front. The PLCB has placed wine vending machines around the state, in various locations. This was done to help sell more wine and to offer customers a more convenient place, besides the dreaded Wine & Spirits store, to purchase their vino.
Wegmans asked the PLCB to remove all 10 kiosks from their stores in the next 30 days citing too many customer complaints and malfunctioning equipment. Wegmans said in some cases the problems were harmful to their business. The kiosk pilot program started about one year ago.
But have no fear…it looks like Wally World is lining up to stick some wine machines in their stores as soon as this summer. Can you imagine the Walmart photos these will generate?? I cringe in anticipation!
Unusual Summer Weather Creates Wine Lovers Dream
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2010 will go down in history as an unusual weather year; record snow fall and a very early, hot and dry summer. The hot, dry weather, coupled with just the right amount of rain, has produced one of the highest quality grape harvests in many years. Smaller, sweeter grapes were produced, in bountiful quantities, which make the best tasting wines.
This is good news for Pennsylvania which is one of the largest grape producing and wine making states in the U.S. This bumper crop of superb grapes will allow Pennsylvania producers to financially benefit from the fruits of their labor in these troubling economic times. Wine, grapes and grape juice contributed $2.35 BILLION dollars to Pennsylvania’s economy in 2007! A record harvest like this will substantially increase this figure!
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