ALTOONA’S WINE, SHINE ’N PIEROGI PALOOZA

Saturday, November 14

11:00 AM–3:00 PM

Blair County Convention Center

One Convention Center Drive

Altoona, PA 16602

TICKET OPTIONS

VIP Session: 11:00 AM–3:00 PM

• $19 online, plus ticket agency fees

• Includes wine and spirits sampling

• Includes a souvenir wine glass

• Pierogi and other food must be purchased separately from the caterer

Session 1: 11:30 AM–2:00 PM

• $15 online, plus ticket agency fees

• Includes wine and spirits sampling

• Includes a souvenir wine glass

• Pierogi and other food must be purchased separately from the caterer

Session 2: 12:30 PM–3:00 PM

• $13 online, plus ticket agency fees

• Includes wine and spirits sampling

• Includes a souvenir wine glass

• Pierogi and other food must be purchased separately from the caterer

DAY-OF-EVENT TICKETS

• All tickets are $20 at the door

• Ages 16–20 must purchase a $5 Designated Driver Ticket

• Ages 15 and younger are admitted free

Please have your photo ID ready.

Admission includes entry to the event, alcoholic sampling for guests age 21 and older, and access to shopping vendors.

Online tickets are available with multi-ticket pricing.

IMPORTANT TICKET INFORMATION

• Ticketed attendees age 21 and older receive a souvenir wine glass

• No outside glasses are permitted

• Pierogi and other food are not included with admission and must be purchased separately from the caterer

WINERIES AND DISTILLERIES

Participating vendors as of July 29:

• Bird Dog Winery

• Derailed Distillery

• Excise Distillery

• Grumpy Goat Distillery

• Jack-Azz Distilling

• La Vigneta Winery

• Lucchi Family Wine Cellars

• Ponfeigh Distillery

• Pour Decisions Distillery

• Sidetracked Winery

• Twisted Vine Winery

• Wapiti Ridge Wine Cellars

• Wines of America

• Woody Lodge Winery

ENTERTAINMENT

DJ ALFA will be playing your favorite songs throughout the event.

FOOD MENU

Pierogi and all other food must be purchased separately from the caterer.

PIEROGI PLATTERS

Served with a roll and butter.

Potato and Cheddar

• Creamy potato filling with sharp cheddar cheese

• Served with butter and caramelized onions

Bacon and Cheddar

• Creamy potato filling with chopped bacon, onions, and sour cream

• Tossed in butter and served with caramelized onions

ADD-ON SAUCES

Available for an additional charge:

• Sauerkraut braised with bacon and onions

• Buffalo Chicken: Deep-fried chicken fritters chopped and tossed in house-made Buffalo sauce, topped with ranch dressing

• BBQ Pork: Pulled pork tossed with Texas-style BBQ sauce, topped with cheddar cheese and fried onions

ADDITIONAL PLATTERS

Served with a roll and butter.

Halupki

• Blanched cabbage leaves stuffed with seasoned beef, rice, onions, garlic, and spices

• Rolled and braised in a sweet tomato sauce

• Served with mashed potatoes

Haluski

• Pan-seared pulled pork shoulder with onions and braised cabbage

• Tossed with butter and egg noodles

SANDWICHES, PIZZA, FRIES AND SIDES

Fritters and Fries

• Breaded chicken tenders with crispy fries

• Served with ranch dressing

Charcoal-Roasted BBQ Pork

• Slow-roasted pork shoulder with Texas-style BBQ sauce

• Served on a Kaiser roll with cheddar cheese

Grilled Chicken

• Marinated chicken with provolone cheese, lettuce, and tomato

• Served on a Kaiser roll

Meatless Chicken Patty

• Meatless vegetable chicken patty with lettuce and tomato

• Served on a Kaiser roll

Additional Items

• Cheese pizza

• Pepperoni pizza

• French fries

• Assorted chips and pretzels

BEVERAGES

• Assorted soda

• Spring water

PRIZE DRAWINGS

Your admission ticket includes entry coupons. Deposit your coupons into your choice of prize baskets.

• Prize drawing at 1:30 PM

• Prize drawing at 2:00 PM

• Door prize drawing at 2:30 PM

• Winners must be present

All prizes are awarded “as is.” No returns or exchanges are permitted. There is no guarantee regarding the working condition of prizes.

ALCOHOL SAMPLING INFORMATION

Enjoy the opportunity to sample and purchase fine Pennsylvania wines, shine, spirits, beer, and ciders.

Products and sample pours offered at each event will vary as permitted by the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board.

Guests must be at least 21 years old to sample or consume alcohol. Please be prepared to show valid photo identification regardless of your age.

Accepted identification includes:

• State-issued driver’s license with photo

• State-issued identification card with photo

• Passport

• United States military identification card with photo

Foreign driver’s licenses cannot be accepted. Identification must not be expired at the time of the festival.

Alcohol sampling is provided at the discretion of each winery or vendor. Sampling is generally unlimited unless the policy is being abused. Event organizers and vendors reserve the right to stop serving anyone who appears intoxicated or is abusing the sampling policy.

Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board regulations permit tasting samples of up to one ounce. Samples must be served in the official event glass.

No purchase is necessary for wine, shine, spirits, or cider tastings.

BOTTLE CHECK

A bottle-check service will be available so you can sample, shop, and enjoy the event.

ADDITIONAL EVENT POLICIES

• No refunds or ticket transfers

• The event will be held rain, shine, or snow

• There is no backup date

• No outside glasses are permitted

• All details and pricing are subject to change without notice

• Vegetarian and vegan-friendly options are available from most participating food vendors

Please be aware that some complimentary samples may run out toward the end of the event. Each participant is required to bring a set amount of product. More popular samples may run out before the event concludes.

FOOD PURCHASE NOTICE

Pierogi and all other food are additional purchases made directly from the caterer at the event. Food is not included in any admission ticket, promotion, marketing offer, or ticket agency sale.

PLEASE DRINK RESPONSIBLY

• Do not drink and drive

• Bring a designated driver

• Use Uber or a taxi service

• Call a friend or relative for a ride

EVENT PRODUCERS

WineFestPA

http://www.winefestpa.com/

Clicker Shows

https://www.clickershows.com/

DIRECTIONS AND PARKING

https://www.blairconventioncenter.com/