Sippin' by the River 2010 October 3, 2010

The 16th annual Sippin' by the River will take place on Sunday, October 3 at Festival Pier at Penn's Landing located at Columbus Boulevard and Spring Garden Street. The event runs from 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. and benefits the Philadelphia/Delaware Valley Chapter of the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America.

At this amazing annual event, visitors will enjoy food from local restaurants, cooking demonstrations, and live entertainment from the band DAME. Attendees can sample a huge assortment of beers while learning all there is to know from beer expert Gary Monterosso. Authentic beer and food will be offered in a special pavilion as well.

A large Wine Tent will house a variety of wineries offering samples. Guests will have the opportunity to gain knowledge about wine from local experts Robert Peters and Richard Unti.

Tickets are available for purchase beginning July 1. Specially priced early bird tickets are available through September 7 for $30. Tickets purchased Sept. 8 through Oct. 2 are $35 and tickets purchased at the gate are $40.

This is absolutely a 'do-not-miss' event of the fall season - over 4000 people once again expected!

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