{"id":148828,"date":"2026-04-23T23:05:45","date_gmt":"2026-04-24T03:05:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=148828"},"modified":"2026-04-23T23:05:45","modified_gmt":"2026-04-24T03:05:45","slug":"7th-annual-reimagined-wine-on-the-river","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=148828","title":{"rendered":"7th Annual Reimagined Wine on the River"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Lehighton Downtown Initiative will be hosting\u00a0 the \ud835\udff3\ud835\ude69\ud835\ude5d \ud835\ude3c\ud835\ude63\ud835\ude63\ud835\ude6a\ud835\ude56\ud835\ude61 \ud835\ude4d\ud835\ude5a\ud835\ude5e\ud835\ude62\ud835\ude56\ud835\ude5c\ud835\ude5e\ud835\ude63\ud835\ude5a\ud835\ude59 \ud835\ude52\ud835\ude5e\ud835\ude63\ud835\ude5a \ud835\ude64\ud835\ude63 \ud835\ude69\ud835\ude5d\ud835\ude5a \ud835\ude4d\ud835\ude5e\ud835\ude6b\ud835\ude5a\ud835\ude67 at Baer Memorial Park on Saturday, May 2nd! There will be at least 18 wineries, 2 distilleries, food trucks, crafters and vendors.<\/p>\n<p>Enjoy the day sampling a variety of wines, shopping, listening to live music, food and more.\u00a0 You asked, we listened! You will definitely see some changes that you, our patrons requested!\u00a0 One big change is the layout.\u00a0 Our layout will be totally different for this year as we utilize the field area for the whole event.<\/p>\n<p>All tickets come with a\u00a0<em>complimentary wine glass<\/em>\u00a0<em>sponsored by Home Comfort Solution,<\/em>\u00a0for taste testing, and our own custom wine check. Bring your lawn chairs, drink, eat and listen to live music all day long! Hang out at our\u00a0<em>Hang Out Tent sponsored by PenTele Data,\u00a0<\/em>to get out of the sun! Get there early as the Hang Out Tent is first come, first serve!\u00a0 Check out the list of wineries on our Facebook page, Lehighton Downtown Initiative &#8211; LDI under the Wine on the River event.<\/p>\n<p>Our live music will consist of two fabulous bands!\u00a0 The Left Edge will perform from 11:00 am &#8211; 2:00 pm, then Toolshed Jack will take the stage at 3:00 pm and end the event with some high energy songs!\u00a0 Come out, sing along and dance the afternoon away. Special thanks to\u00a0<em>Mystic Mountaintop who will be supplying the stage and sound system.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>With a variety of food trucks and sweets there will be something for everyone! Shop and visit our vendors in between your tastings. Don&#8217;t want to carry your purchases? Not a problem, check them with our unique wine check operation.\u00a0\u00a0<em>New this year &#8211; A selfie and photo area, complete with backdrop and balloons, donated by our sponsor Air and Asthetics!<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Proceeds from all of our events go towards our 2026 and future projects!\u00a0 These include but are not limited to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Caboose Refurbishment and Landscaping (current project)<\/li>\n<li>Skyline Playground Project (2026 and future)<\/li>\n<li>Welcome Signage Completion<\/li>\n<li>Amphitheater &amp; Park Project (future)<\/li>\n<li>and many more!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Save some money and purchase your Early Bird Tickets by 10:00 am on May 2nd.\u00a0 All advanced ticket holders will be entered to a win a basket of wine.\u00a0 This basket will be 20 bottles one from each winery and distillery!<\/p>\n<p>You can purchase tickets at:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/7thAnnualWineontheRiver\">https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/7thAnnualWineontheRiver<\/a>.\u00a0 Links for tickets can also be found on our Facebook page and on our website,\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.lehightondowntowninitiative.com\/\">www.lehightondowntowninitiative.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Not a drinker but want to listen to the music or drive your friends home safely?\u00a0 We also have designated driver tickets available!<\/p>\n<p>Please remember this event is only for those 21+ or older.\u00a0 So please get a sitter and enjoy the day with your spouse, friends or significant other.<\/p>\n<p>Special thanks to our other sponsors: Iron Valley Real Estate; Bennett Family Properties; ATT; Yvette\u2019s Property Management; Dionelcy Bloom, Weichert Realtors; WMGH; ViaMedia; Times News; The Hawk; Don\u2019s Golf Carts; Moyer Advertising; The Styling Zone, Dream Team Destinations; and LE Williams Printing.<\/p>\n<p>For more information, please contact (610) 509-6465 or email at\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:LDILehighton@gmail.com\">LDILehighton@gmail.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Information provided to TVL by:<br \/>\nBambi Elsasser<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Lehighton Downtown Initiative will be hosting\u00a0 the \ud835\udff3\ud835\ude69\ud835\ude5d \ud835\ude3c\ud835\ude63\ud835\ude63\ud835\ude6a\ud835\ude56\ud835\ude61 \ud835\ude4d\ud835\ude5a\ud835\ude5e\ud835\ude62\ud835\ude56\ud835\ude5c\ud835\ude5e\ud835\ude63\ud835\ude5a\ud835\ude59 \ud835\ude52\ud835\ude5e\ud835\ude63\ud835\ude5a \ud835\ude64\ud835\ude63 \ud835\ude69\ud835\ude5d\ud835\ude5a \ud835\ude4d\ud835\ude5e\ud835\ude6b\ud835\ude5a\ud835\ude67 at Baer Memorial Park on Saturday, May 2nd! 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