Entertainment

Friday, September 23
Heard Park

1:30 - 3:30     Pangea Steel Drums: Jamaican / Caribbean
4:00 -  6:00    The Four Jays: 50's & 60's Doo-Wop


Friday, September 23
Gravel Pit Park

6:00 - 7:30       Taylor Maid: Classic Rock
8:00 - 10:00     Big Leg Emma: Americana Rock, eclectic



Saturday, September 24
Heard Park

12:00 - 1:00    Fred Ardillo Jazz Band: Classical Jazz
 1:30 -  3:30    Simplee Mary: 60's - 90's Rock
 4:00 -  6:00    Kokomo Time: Island Rock

Saturday, September 24
Gravel Pit Park

Noon - 2:00     King Cool:  Classic Rock Classic Rock
3:00 - 5:00      Two for Flinching: 80's Rock

6:00 - 8:00      Kristen & the Cosmonauts:  60's - 90's Rock
8:00 - 10:00    Porcelain Bus Drivers: Variety w/horns

7:45 & 9:00       Spun Out Fire Productions


Sunday, September 25
Heard Park

12:00 - 1:30   Haener Big Band: 30's & 40's Big Band
 2:00 -  3:30   Celtic Creek: Celtic / Irish
 4:00 - 6:00    The Untouchables: 50's & 60's Rock


Sunday, September 25
Gravel Pit Park

12:00 - 2:30   Rhythm Method:  Classic Rock
3:00 - 5:30    The Intent:  70's & 80's Rock



Champagne Brunch

Saturday • September 24 • 10:30 a.m. • Gravel Pit Park

Enjoy a sumptuous alfresco brunch with local champagnes, sparkling wines and Welch's grape juice. Brunch includes one admission ticket to WineFest and a commemorative wine glass. Seating is limited, so reserve your spot early.

Click here for ticket information

WineFest Bed Race & Parade

Saturday, September 24, 2011 • 10:30 a.m. • N.Lake St., North East, PA
The beneficiary of this year's charity bed race is the North East Food Pantry. Support this worthwhile organization by entering a bed in the race. Even if you are more into spectator sports, be sure to come out and watch the bed parade, led by the one and only Bubba Luv.

Click here to download registration form

Fine Arts Exhibit

Friday- Sunday, noon - 6:00 p.m. • Parkside Senior Living Community • Adjacent to Gibson Park
Enjoy the exhibit of works of regional artists located just steps away from the Wine Tent.

Interested artists can click here to download the exhibitor's application

Cruise-In Car Show

Saturday, September 24, noon - 4:00 p.m. • Registration from 11:30 - 1:30
Registration Fee: $5 - Proceeds benefit Common Ground Teen Center
The first 100 cars to register receive one free WineFest ticket, goodie bag and dash plaque.
Three trophies to be awarded -
   Grape Queen's Choice
   Committee's Choice
   Participants' Choice
Sponsored by Sacco's North East Tire & Auto Service

Bike Wine Country
Saturday, September 24th
Enjoy a non-competitive group ride through the beautiful wine country in the peak of grape season. Call Lake Country Bike for more information, (814) 725-1338.

WineFest Stride & Stomp 5 K Run/Walk
Sunday, September 25th, 9:00 a.m.
Run or walk through the charming streets of North East, with plenty of shade and cheering residents along the way. Awards to be given to the top overall male and female in the run & walk.
Click here to download registration form

Arts & Crafts Show

Friday - Sunday
Heard Park: Juried crafters and artisans
Gibson Park: Crafts and activities for children & families
Gravel Pit Marketplace: Exhibitors selling non-juried items and ready-made products

Other Not-to-Miss Events & Activities

Wine Tasting • Grape Stomping • Free Shuttle Buses Between Parks • Children's Area • Pony Rides • Lake Shore Railway Museum • Free Shuttles to Wineries • 2 Wine Tents


Know Before You Go:

Shuttle Times & Locations:
   Pick up on Main Street and Park Street
   Friday, September 23: 11:15 - 6:15 p.m.
   Saturday, September 24:  11:15 a.m - 6:15 p.m.
   Sunday, September 25:  11:15 a.m. - 6:15 p.m.

Van to Wineries:
   Saturday, September 24:  11:15 a.m - 6:15 p.m.
   Sunday, September 25:  11:15 a.m. - 6:15 p.m.

Wine Tastings:
Wine tokens, priced at $1 each, must be purchased to exchange for wine samples:
1 ounce sample = 1 wine token
3 ounce = 3 wine tokens
5 ounce = 5 wine tokens

Token sales in the Gravel Pit Park will end at 9:00 p.m. on Friday and Saturday

evening. Wine will be poured until 9:30 p.m.

Click here for 2011 Ticket information

Park Hours:
Gibson & Heard Parks:
Friday, September 23th:       10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Saturday, September 24th:   10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Sunday, September 25th:      10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Gravel Pit Park:
Friday, September 23th:       10 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Saturday, September 24th:   10 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Sunday, September 25th:      10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Wine Tent Hours:
Gibson & Heard Parks:
Friday, September 23th:       noon. - 6 p.m.
Saturday, September 24th:   noon - 6 p.m.
Sunday, September 25th:     noon - 6 p.m.

Gravel Pit Park:
Friday, September 23th:       noon - 10 p.m.
Saturday, September 24th:   noon - 10 p.m.
Sunday, September 25th:     noon - 6 p.m.


No pets, beverages or coolers may be brought into Festival Grounds.