September 26 & 27 and October 3 & 4
12 p.m.-5p.m.
Featuring Eight Regional Pennsylvania Vineyards & Wineries!
Experience the sights and smells of harvest and have a grape stompin’ good time as the wineries of the Brandywine Valley Wine Trail celebrate the 2009 vintage! You’ll find grapes galore as the vineyards commence harvest activities. Enjoy pastoral settings for picnicking, live music to “sit n’ sip” by, grape stomping competitions, hayrides through the vineyards, BBQs, wine tastings, tours, and the opportunity to learn about the region where Pennsylvania’s most stellar wines are being grown.
Passports entitle participants to visit and taste at our vineyards and wineries during the Harvest Festival weekends THROUGH December 30, 2009!
TO PURCHASE: Passports to the 2009 Harvest Festival are available at any member winery for $25. Passports may also be ordered on-line at the Wine Trail website: www.bvwinetrail.com or by calling (610)444-3842 (voicemail only).
2009 HARVEST FESTIVAL SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Two weekends: September 26 & 27 and October 3 & 4, 12 to 5 p.m. each day
All members of the Brandywine Valley Wine Trail will be open from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. during the Harvest Festival weekend, and will host activities as listed below. Come relax, put up your feet and pick your favorite wines!
Black Walnut Winery <http://www.blackwalnutwinery.com/> , 3000 Lincoln Highway, Sadsburyville, PA, (610)857-5566, www.blackwalnutwinery.com
-Artists and musicians during Harvest Festival. Check www.blackwalnutwinery.com for schedule.
-Meats, cheeses, and crackers on sale. Or, bring your own picnic!
Chaddsford Winery <http://www.chaddsford.com/> , 632 Baltimore Pike, Chaddsford, PA, (610)388-6221, www.chaddsford.com
-Live Music on the Outdoor Deck (2-5 p.m.):
Sept. 26–WXPN singer-songwriter Josh Komorowski
Sept. 27–Classic rock and jammin’ music by Beats Workin’
Oct. 3—Popular duo Hake & Jarema doing rock, blues, folk, and soul
Oct. 4—Popular duo Hake & Jarema doing rock, blues, folk, and soul
-Picnicking on the Grounds: Purchase great BBQ foods from “Nick’s Chicks” or bring your own picnic
-Varietal Wine Tastings in the Cellar
-Our famous Sangria Slushies in the Slushie Tent!
-Harvest Festival Sale! All wines 20% off.
We can accommodate bus groups prior to 12 noon by advance reservation; please call (610)268-2519 for info.
Kreutz Creek Vineyards <http://www.kreutzcreekvineyards.com/> , 553 S. Guernsey Road, West Grove, PA, (610)869-4412, www.kreutzcreekvineyards.com
-Grape Stomping Competition, September 26 and October 3, 1 p.m. both days. MUST BE PRESENT BY 12:45 PM TO BE ELIGIBLE TO PARTICIPATE.
-Music all four days of Harvest Festival! Gypsy, Jazz and Swing by Swing Set, 2 p.m.-5 p.m.
-Pulled pork available for purchase
Paradocx Vineyard <http://www.paradocx.com/> , 1833 Flint Hill Road, Landenberg, PA, (610)255-5684, www.paradocx.com
Uncork, Relax, and Unwind with Paradocx Vineyard during the Brandywine Valley Wine Trail’s Harvest Festival! Enjoy award winning wines by the glass and bottle, and educational wine tastings. Dance to live music by “The Acoustic Groove Project” and “John Pollard Band,” (check Paradocx Vineyard <http://www.paradocx.com/> for exact dates and times), jump on a hayride tour through our 100-acre vineyard, take a guided tour of our winery and browse artwork by some of our local favorites. Don’t forget to indulge your taste buds with local dishes from Saffron Grill and Bistro on the Brandywine, including Saffron’s famous london broil sandwich! For more information, call (610)255-5684 or visit Paradocx Vineyard <http://www.paradocx.com/> .
Patone Cellars, 646 S. Guernsey Road, West Grove, PA
A “Bonus Winery” offering a sneak preview during this year’s Harvest Festival event! New Trail member Patone Cellars will only be open for tastings during our two Harvest Festival weekends. Get your inaugural taste of what Patone Cellars will be offering in the future!
Penns Woods Winery <http://www.pennswoodswinery.com/> , 124 Beaver Valley Road, Chadds Ford, PA, (610)459-0808, www.pennswoodswinery.com
Come and celebrate the 2009 Harvest with Penns Woods Winery
-Self-guided tours through the 30 year-old vineyard
-Special sale prices on older vintages to make room for the new wines
-Wine tastings, wine by the glass and wine by the bottle available for purchase
-Delicious and tasty cuisine available for purchase
-Grounds will be open for picnicking so, bring your own favorite recipe
-Music playing throughout the day to complete this relaxing, fun-filled experience
Stargazers Vineyard <http://www.stargazersvineyard.com/> , 1024 Wheatland Dr., Coatesville, PA, (610)486-0422, www.stargazersvineyard.com
Join Stargazers Vineyard in celebration of Harvest Festival with the introduction of two new wines! Test your knowledge and have some fun taking “tasting quizzes”. Artisan cheeses and chocolate for tasting and purchase.
-Saturday, October 3: For the Northeast Sustainable Energy Association <http://www.nesea.org/> (NESEA) Day, John & Alice Weygandt’s (owners and winemakers), solar home will be open for tours at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.
Twin Brook Winery <http://www.twinbrookwinery.com/> , 5697 Strasburg Road, Gap, PA (717)442-4915, www.twinbrookwinery.com
Saturday, September 26, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
-Wine tastings paired with local cheeses
-Vineyard Hayrides
-Victory Brewing Company will provide BBQ (available for purchase) and beer samples. 12 p.m.-7 p.m.
-Concert: “Big Package” 6:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. Admission Charged*
*To insure your spot, please secure your tickets well in advance as this concert may sell out.
Sunday, September 30, 12 p.m.-6 p.m.
-Wine tastings paired with local cheeses.
-Vineyard Hayrides
-Lawn Concert: “Neon Alie” 1 p.m.-4 p.m. Free.
-Victory Brewing Company will provide BBQ (available for purchase) and beer samples. 12 p.m.-5 p.m.
Saturday, October 3, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
-Wine tastings paired with local cheeses
-Vineyard Hayrides
-Victory Brewing Company will provide BBQ (available for purchase) and beer samples. 12 p.m.- 5 p.m.
Sunday, October 4, 12 p.m.-6 p.m.
-Wine tastings paired with local cheeses.
-Vineyard Hayrides
-Lawn Concert: “Maya Blue” 1pm-4pm. Free.
-Victory Brewing Company will provide BBQ (available for purchase) and beer samples. 12 p.m.- 5 p.m.
