The Punxsutawney Spirit

Punxsy Chamber kicking off Festival in the Park with Wine, Shine and Hops Tasting

PUNXSUTAWN­EY — The Punxsutawn­ey Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Wine, Shine and Hops Tasting and wine walk on Friday, June 28, in downtown Punxsutawn­ey.

Kim Neigh, chairperso­n, said there will be eight wineries, three distilleri­es, a mocktail, brewery and a cider, and the event will kick off Festival in the Park.

“There are two locations to register, 200 East Mahoning and 200 West Mahoning across from Rite-Aid and Berkshire Hathaway,” Neigh said.

Neigh added that the event is a tasting, and participan­ts can purchase a glass or bottle of wine.

She said if you don’t drink, you can sample different mocktails or purchase them to take home.

“It starts at 4:30 p.m. next Friday until 7 p.m., and after that come over to the park for the band Rock of Ages, and the food vendors will be open,” Neigh said. “We have a courier service pickup location at 200 W. Mahoning St., and all wine must be picked up by 7:30 p.m.”

Neigh said that registrati­on begins at 4 p.m.

The cost is $15 per ticket. Participan­ts must be at least 21 years old and present ID upon registrati­on.

Here the locations for the Wine Walk:

• Success Financial Solutions, August Falls Winery

• Leila Jo’s, Allegheny Cellars Winery

• Groundhog Grindz, Sandfly Brewery

• Broken Comb Barber Shop, Country Hammer Moonshine

• Roseman’s Florist, La Vigneta Winery

• Artisan Pop-Up, Deer Creek Winery & Disobedien­t Spirits

• Souvenir Shop/ Chamber Office, Winery at Wilcox

• Photo Booth, Wanderlust Event Rentals

• Fairlady & Co., Rooted Coffee & Mocktails

• Punxsy Pizza, Wilds Sunshine Factory, Inc.

• Buds to Blooms, Punx Cider Worx

• Artisan Pop-Up, Groundhog Winery

• Grace & Grit, Twisted Vine

• Berkshire Hathaway, Star Hill Winery