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PHILADELPHIA AND THE COUNTRYSIDE™ CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Wine, Beer And Spirits Festivals And Events 2007

PHILADELPHIA, March 30, 2007 - No matter the season, brewers, vintners and spirits enthusiasts across the Philadelphia region always think it’s a good time for a celebration. 2007 is spilling over with lively wine, beer and spirits events, from sudsy outdoor festivals to refined formal dinners.

Chaddsford Winery

Photo by K. Ciappa for GPTMC

April 2007

April 1, 2007
THE BREWER’S PLATE. More than 30 Philadelphia area chefs and brewers pair freshly prepared food with craft beers and serve them buffet-style at the Reading Terminal Market. Proceeds benefit the White Dog Café Foundation. Tickets must be purchased in advance. 11^th & Arch Streets, (215) 386-5211, www.whitedogcafefoundation.org

April 25, 2007
JUNIOR MERINO SPECIAL DINNER. Tequilas Restaurant hosts a festive dinner in honor of Junior Merino, considered one of the world’s leading mixologists, who will be pouring and educating patrons about the finer points of tequila. Tickets must be purchased in advance. 1602 Locust Street, (215) 546-0181, www.tequilasphilly.com

April 27, 2007
6^TH ANNUAL PHILADELPHIA WINE FESTIVAL. The world’s finest winemakers spend the evening pouring samples of their vintages, with a silent auction that benefits the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts. Tickets must be purchased in advance. Marriott Philadelphia Downtown, 1201 Market Street, (800) 595-4TIX, www.phillymag.com/winefestival

April 28, 2007
9^TH ANNUAL BREW FEST EXTRAVAGANZA. Live music and beers from two dozen breweries keep this indoor/outdoor festival at the Manayunk Brewery and Restaurant lively all afternoon. 4120 Main Street, (215) 482-8220, www.manayunkbrewery.com

May 2007

May 6, 2007
SLY FOX GOAT RACE & BOCK FESTIVAL. Once a year, brewmasters at Sly Fox Brewhouse & Eatery name their Maibock after the winner of a goat race, which is accompanied by an afternoon full of bock beers, German food, music, and goat-cheering revelry. 519 Kimberton Road, Phoenixville, (610) 935-4540, www.slyfoxbeer.com

May 12, 2007
WINE TASTING FOR MOMS. Starting at noon, Crossing Vineyards pampers moms with a five-course gourmet meal and wine-pairing brunch. 1853 Wrightstown Road, Washington Crossing, (215) 493-6500, www.crossingvineyards.com

May 26-28, 2007
BRANDYWINE RIVER BLUES FESTIVAL. Live bands provide a musical backdrop to this popular all-day festival that features tours, tastings and picnicking at Chaddsford Winery. 632 Baltimore Pike, Chadds Ford, (610) 388-6221, www.chaddsford.com

June 2007

June 3, 2007
SLOW FOOD PIG ROAST. Fans of beer and all-natural, slow-food cooking can laze away the afternoon at this pig roast held in the yard of Yards Brewing Company. 2439 Amber Street, (215) 634-2600

July 2007

July 6-8, 2007
BRANDYWINE VALLEY BIG BANG BBQ. Each of the Brandywine Valley Wine Trail’s wineries hosts its own Independence Day weekend party, complete with wine tastings, chili cook-offs, picnic foods, roasted pigs and live music. www.bvwinetrail.com

July 13, 2007
FRIDAY THE FIRKINTEENTH. Beer lovers look forward to Friday the 13^th, when they can crowd into Grey Lodge Pub for an all-day celebration of cask-conditioned ales, served out of firkins. 6235 Frankford Avenue, (215) 624-2969, www.greylodge.com

July 14, 2007
THE ROYAL STUMBLE. Nodding Head Brewery and Restaurant overflows with people during an all-inclusive afternoon party featuring 15 local brewers, food and live music.
1516 Sansom Street, (215) 569-9525, www.noddinghead.com

Mid-July, 2007 (Exact date to be announced)
GAARDEN BEER FESTIVAL. Gullifty’s, a 32-year-old, family-owned bar/restaurant serving 130 beers, holds an annual local beer tasting festival outside in the beer garden to benefit local charities. 1149 Lancaster Avenue, Rosemont, (610) 525-1851, www.gulliftys.com

August 2007

August 12, 2007
VICTORY BREWERS CHILI SHOWDOWN. All 15 Victory Brewing Company brewers flex their culinary muscle as they compete to win the chili cook-off, which is decided by customer vote. 420 Acorn Lane, Downingtown, (610) 873-0881, www.victorybeer.com

September 2007

September 8, 2007
JENKINTOWN JAZZ AND BREWFEST. Live jazz performances provide a musical backdrop for this beer fest, held in various tents staffed by local craft brewers and their larger, international brethren. Tickets can be purchased in advance or on site. Townsquare, Jenkintown, (215) 517-5507, www.jenkintown.net

September 9, 2007
CHESTER COUNTY SPCA WINE AND BEER FESTIVAL. A family-friendly afternoon filled with fine food, locally produced wine, freshly brewed beers, specialty vendors, live music and a silent auction benefits the Chester County SPCA. Duling-Kurtz House and Country Inn, 146 S. Whitford Road, Exton, (610) 692-6113, ext. 219, www.duling-kurtz.com

September 23, 2007
SIPPIN’ BY THE RIVER. This outdoor wine and beer festival, held every year at Penn’s Landing, brings together wine and beer vendors from all over the world. A fun and lively atmosphere is created with open and tutored tastings, food samples, cooking demonstrations and a live band. Columbus Boulevard & Spring Garden Streets, (215) 922-2FUN, www.sippinbytheriver.com

September 29, 2007
VICTORY FALL FEST. Vendors, live bands, kids’ entertainment, food and plenty of beer on tap make this a fun outdoor event for the whole family. 420 Acorn Lane, Downingtown,
(610) 873-0881, www.victorybeer.com
 
September 29-30, 2007
2007 HARVEST FESTIVAL. A “passport” allows wine lovers to visit all six Brandywine Valley Wine Trail wineries for one price and take in a weekend of tastings, concerts, picnics, hayrides, vineyard tours, art exhibitions and other special activities. www.bvwinetrail.com

October 2007

October 6, 2007
10^TH ANNUAL KENNETT BREWFEST. All of downtown Kennett Square will be transformed for the afternoon as 40 regional microbreweries provide samples while live jazz music plays.
106 W. State Street, Kennett Square, (610) 444-8188, www.kennettbrewfest.com
 
October 20, 2007
NEWTOWN BREWFEST. Connoisseur beer tasting, live blues music, food provided by local restaurants and beer tasting seminars make up this outdoor event, sponsored by Newtown Main Streets. 301 S. State Street, Newtown, www.newtownbrewfest.com

October 26, 2007
SINGLE MALT & SCOTCH WHISKY EXTRAVAGANZA. Guests are invited to sample from 60 fine and rare single malts and puff on cigars after a dinner buffet at the Union League Club of Philadelphia hosted by The Scotch Malt Whisky Society. 140 S. Broad Street, (800) 990-1991, www.smwsa.com

Winter 2007 And Beyond

February 26-March 31, 2008
GULLIFTY’S BEER MENU MADNESS. Beer and basketball fans will be cheering during March Madness at Gullifty’s, where brewers create brackets for their beers and pit them against one another in a month-long championship. 1149 Lancaster Avenue, Rosemont, (610) 525-1851, www.gulliftys.com

Every Weekend in March, 2008
BARRELS ON THE BRANDYWINE. Six wineries feature tastings of the developing vintage in barrels, buckets and bottles, with additional opportunities to venture into the cellars and participate in pruning demonstrations and seminars. www.bvwinetrail.com

March 2008 (Exact date to be announced)
MARTINI MADNESS. Martinis of all kinds rule the night at this formal affair at the Loews Philadelphia Hotel, sponsored by Philadelphia Magazine and Pennsylvania’s Official Wine & Spirits Quarterly. 1200 Market Street, (800) 595-4TIX, www.phillymag.com

March 2008 (Exact date to be announced)
MAIN LINE BREW FEST. The 10^th annual Main Line Brew Fest features the beers of regional microbreweries in an open tasting, along with tutored tastings, seminars and cooking demonstrations at the Desmond Hotel and Conference Center. One Liberty Boulevard, Malvern, (610) 296-9800, www.desmondgv.com 

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