13th Annual Gettysburg Wine and Music Festival

(8/2) Wine and music enthusiasts are invited to enjoy central Pennsylvania’s premier wine event, the 13th annual Gettysburg Wine & Music Festival, September 9 - 10 at the Gateway Gettysburg Complex, 95 Presidential Circle, just outside historic Gettysburg.

Sample and purchase wine from 27 Pennsylvania wineries, take in offerings from more than 50 food and craft vendors and dance to the region’s best live music. The event annually draws more than 7,000 attendees.

"We invite you to enjoy a fall weekend in historic Gettysburg at the Gettysburg Wine & Music Festival," said Jennifer McCleaf, event director. "This is your chance to taste some of the best wines from every corner of the state – all at one fun, festive and relaxed event. Where North meets South, let’s drink wine!"

Accommodations with packages tailored to wine festival attendees start at $149 per night and include tickets to the event, overnight accommodations and breakfast. Partners include 1863 Inn of Gettysburg, Aspire Hotel, Comfort Suites Gettysburg, Courtyard by Marriott Gettysburg and Wyndham Gettysburg. Free shuttle service is provided from 1863 Inn of Gettysburg, Comfort Suites and The Outlet Shoppes at Gettysburg.

Save 20% by purchasing tickets in advance at $20 each. Tickets bought at the gate are $25. Two-day advance tickets are available for $30. All tickets include a free wine glass, unlimited wine sampling and access to live music. Youth/Designated Driver tickets are $12 and children 12 and under are free. Special pricing is available for groups of more than 15 people. Parking is free.

New this year, attendees can pay $19 to rent space for a pop-up tent. Tents may not exceed 12 feet in length or width. Tent tickets must be reserved online in advance of the event. No unticketed tents will be permitted. Space is limited.

Hosted by the Gettysburg Adams Chamber of Commerce and supported by area businesses and hundreds of volunteers, the festival promotes Pennsylvania wine, boosts the area economy and strengthens the local quality of life. In addition to supporting programs of the Gettysburg Adams Chamber of Commerce, the festival benefits school groups and community organizations.

For more information or to buy tickets, visit www.gettysburgwine.com or call 717-334-8151. Find the festival on Facebook at www.facebook.com/GettysburgWineAndMusicFestival.