Berks & Beyond Blog

Take a bite out of summer by attending one of these southern Pennsylvania events:

Wine & Cheese Seminar & Tasting at Hummingbird Ridge Winery

When: Friday, July 8th, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Where: 735 Kise Mill Rd., York Haven

Grab a group of friends and enjoy an evening of wine and cheese.  The event features five courses of premium cheeses from around the world paired with five delicious wines, plus an educational seminar by Hummingbird Ridge Winery Winemakers!  The seminar agenda includes the following topics:

• Unwrapping the Mysteries of Winemaking
• Winetasting Techniques Used by Wine Judges
• Wine Glass Comparison
• Techniques for Pairing Wine and Food

Cost is just $20 per person. Seating is limited and reservations are required. For reservations, call Brenda at 717.818.7473.

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The 62nd Annual Kutztown Folk Festival

When: July 2 – 10, 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Where: Kutztown Fairgrounds, 225 N. White Oak St., Kutztown

There’s still time to enjoy this Pennsylvania Dutch tradition!  The festival promises good old-fashioned fun for the whole family:

• Continuous entertainment on 5 stages everyday
• Watch square dancing, catch a comedy show or enjoy the sounds of the strolling Sauerkraut Band
• Mennonite wedding and demonstrations of early farming techniques
• Live quilt auction
• Great food, including all-you-can-eat Pennsylvania Dutch ham and chicken dinners, a variety of home-made soups, sandwiches, and favorites such as sausage, chicken pot pie, corn fritters, funnel cakes, shoo-fly pie and apple dumplings
• Crafts, games and other kid-friendly activities

Daily Admission: Adults $14, senior citizens(55 & older) $13, junior (13-17) $5, all-week pass $24, children (12 & under) are free.

For more information, visit the Kutztown Festival website or call 888.674.6136.

Looking for something fun to do, but need a little inspiration?

Every once in a while, we all need a break from our routines.  But sometimes we just don’t have the time or means for a week’s vacation on the French Riviera.  Luckily, we live in a beautiful part of the country – a great, affordable getaway is just a one-tank trip away!

Here are a few helpful links to get your plans in gear:

Trails.com – Your Guide to the Outdoors:  great resource for day trips throughout the state.

PAHomePage.com:  links to PA parks, entertainment, vineyards, sanctuaries and more.

BnBFinder.com:  comprehensive, easy-to-use search engine which allows you to search for bed & breakfasts by region, price and more.

There are so many opportunities for fun and recreation throughout central and southern Pennsylvania.  We at Berks & Beyond encourage you to go out and enjoy our beautiful state – at a beautiful time of year.