The wine festival returns ‘bigger and better’ to Upper Macungie Township’s Grange Park   

BETHLEHEM, Pa., March 21, 2023—  ArtsQuest, in partnership with Upper Macungie Township and Sports and Social Allentown, announces the 6th Annual SangriaFest. This year’s event, which sold out in 2022, promises to be ‘bigger and better’ with a larger footprint than years past, offering more wineries and food vendors, expanded lawn games – including a Cornhole tournament – and, of course, more Sangria! This festive celebration will take place on Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023 at Grange Park and tickets are on sale NOW at ArtsQuest.org.

The event runs from 4 p.m. (3 p.m. for premium access hour) to 7 p.m. Premium access hour includes four exclusive sangria samples, catered menu, exclusive access to a private bar, air-conditioned restrooms and access to VIP parking.

There will be 12 different varieties of sangria offered at this year’s event from four different wineries, including Clover Hill, Vynecrest, Stony Run and Franklin Hill. All will use their own signature red, white and blush wines to create unique twists on the popular summertime libation.

“We are excited to welcome SangriaFest back to Grange Park,” said Sunny Ghai, Chairman of UMT Board of Supervisors. “As part of our collaboration with ArtsQuest, we look forward to welcoming the community to this year’s expanded festival. It’s a great way to spend a Saturday afternoon, here in Upper Macungie Township.”

Attendees can enjoy bottomless samples of sangria, along with a variety of Yuengling beer and cocktails available for purchase in addition to more food options with added vendors onsite. And, with an expanded footprint, there will be even more room for lawn games, including a Cornhole tournament, as well as live music.

“ArtsQuest is thrilled to not only have this opportunity to once again partner with our friends in Upper Macungie Township, but also to reintroduce this year’s Sangriafest as bigger and better than ever,’ said Curt Mosel, ArtsQuest’s Chief Operating Officer. “We listened to feedback received from last year’s sold-out event and took action. This year, our expanded footprint allows for more festival space, additional food and entertainment and an added winery means more sangria to enjoy.”

This year, ArtsQuest is offering special ‘early bird’ pricing for members, premium access and the general public that you’ll want to take advantage of. Prices increase post-Musikfest so get your tickets today! (Early bird pricing ends May 29 at 11:59 p.m. and post-Musikfest pricing begins August 13). Ticket prices range from $29 to $79.

Presenting sponsors of SangriaFest 2023 are Uline and Service Electric Cable TV. Co-sponsors include Delta Allentown, Members First Federal Credit Union and Coca-Cola Bottling Company of the Lehigh Valley.

Please note there are a limited number of tickets to this event and there is no guarantee that tickets will be available day-of or at the gates. This is a 21+ event.

Upper Macungie Township Grange Park is a 165-acre facility located on Grange Road between Ruppsville Road and Route 222, consisting of three rentable pavilions, multiple indoor restrooms, 12 Pickleball courts, soccer, lacrosse, football and baseball fields, walking trails and handicap accessible paved parking.

 

About ArtsQuest 
ArtsQuest’s mission is to provide access to exceptional artistic, cultural and educational experiences using arts and culture as key elements of economic development for our urban communities. ArtsQuest™ supports this mission via the presentation of performing and visual arts, film, arts education classes and outreach, youth programming and cultural events.

Through festivals such as its flagship event, Musikfest; the Banana Factory Arts Center; and the ArtsQuest Center at SteelStacks arts and cultural campus, ArtsQuest’s programming reaches more than 1.9 million people annually. The organization’s programs and events, over 50 percent of which are free to attend, have a combined economic impact of more than $136 million annually in the region.

 

Information provided to TVL by:
Jennifer LoConte
Communication Director
ArtsQuest
http://www.artsquest.org/

 

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