{"id":150486,"date":"2026-08-09T21:09:21","date_gmt":"2026-08-10T01:09:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thevalleyledger.com\/?p=150486"},"modified":"2026-08-09T21:09:21","modified_gmt":"2026-08-10T01:09:21","slug":"sip-through-history-this-fall-at-d-tickets-now-on-sale-for-new-america250-celebration","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thevalleyledger.com\/?p=150486","title":{"rendered":"Sip Through History This Fall at D&#038;L WineFest;\u00a0Tickets Now on Sale for New America250 Celebration"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>NEWTOWN, Pa. \u2014 Tickets are now on sale for the D&amp;L WineFest, a new fall celebration presented by Delaware &amp; Lehigh National Heritage Corridor (DLNHC) that blends local wine, live entertainment, artisan vendors, and immersive historical experiences as part of the nationwide America250 commemoration.<\/p>\n<p>Taking place on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at Crossing Vineyards and Winery in Newtown, Pennsylvania, the event invites visitors to raise a glass to 250 years of American history while exploring the landscapes, stories, and traditions in Bucks County that helped shape the nation.<\/p>\n<p>Guests will enjoy wine tastings, curated food pairings, and an unforgettable afternoon of live music with <em>Piano Man Meets Rocket Man<\/em>, featuring acclaimed tribute acts River of Dreams and Here&#8217;s Elton performing the iconic hits of Billy Joel and Elton John, respectively. Attendees can also shop at local vendor booths, while historic re-enactors bring America&#8217;s past to life against the scenic backdrop of Crossing Vineyards and Winery.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;As we celebrate America250, D&amp;L WineFest offers a unique opportunity to experience the history, culture, and character that define Bucks County,&#8221; said DLNHC Executive Director Tony Pierucci. &#8220;From our historic canal-side river towns to the trail-friendly businesses and local entrepreneurs that contribute to a thriving regional economy, this event celebrates both the heritage that shaped our nation and the communities that continue to make this place such a special destination today.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Festival highlights include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Wine tastings from Crossing Vineyards<\/li>\n<li>Live music by <em>Piano Man Meets Rocket Man<\/em>, featuring tribute acts River of Dreams and Here\u2019s Elton, performing the hits from Billy Joel and Elton John.<\/li>\n<li>Historic re-enactors from the Friends of Washington Crossing Park and the Gather Place Museum<\/li>\n<li>Trail Friendly Businesses and a variety of vendors<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The event is designed to appeal to wine enthusiasts, history lovers, heritage travelers, and anyone seeking a memorable fall outing with friends and family.<\/p>\n<p>Tickets are on sale now, and attendees are encouraged to purchase early to take advantage of limited-time early bird pricing. Special ticket bundles and VIP tickets are also available. Tickets can be purchased at <a href=\"https:\/\/delawareandlehigh.org\/dl-winefest\/\">delawareandlehigh.org\/dl-winefest<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Proceeds from D&amp;L WineFest support Delaware &amp; Lehigh National Heritage Corridor&#8217;s mission to preserve and celebrate the places, landscapes, and history of eastern Pennsylvania. Through the development of the canal towpath and D&amp;L Trail, DLNHC invites communities to connect to what makes our region special.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Event Details<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>D&amp;L WineFest<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Date: <\/strong>Saturday, October 3, 2026<br \/>\n<strong>Time: <\/strong>1 pm \u2013 5 pm (VIP entry at 12 pm)<br \/>\n<strong>Location: <\/strong>Crossing Vineyards and Winery<br \/>\n<strong>Address: <\/strong>1853 Wrightstown Rd, Newtown, PA 18940<br \/>\n<strong>More Information: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/delawareandlehigh.org\/dl-winefest\/\">https:\/\/delawareandlehigh.org\/dl-winefest\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>_______________________________________________________<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>Delaware &amp; Lehigh National Heritage Corridor is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that preserves the historic pathway that carried coal and iron from Wilkes-Barre to Bristol. Through signature programs like the D&amp;L Trail, National Canal Museum, and Get Your Tail on the Trail, DLNHC connects people to nature, culture, communities, recreation, and our enduring industrial heritage. <\/em><\/p>\n<p>Information provided to TVL by:<br \/>\nDaniel DiBella<em><br \/>\n<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>NEWTOWN, Pa. \u2014 Tickets are now on sale for the D&amp;L WineFest, a new fall celebration presented by Delaware &amp; Lehigh National Heritage Corridor (DLNHC) that blends local wine, live &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/thevalleyledger.com\/?p=150486\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Sip Through History This Fall at D&#038;L WineFest;\u00a0Tickets Now on Sale for New America250 Celebration<\/span> <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":150488,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_feature_clip_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"{title}\r\n\r\n{excerpt}\r\n\r\n{url}","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2},"_wpas_customize_per_network":false,"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"categories":[69],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-150486","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-in-the-valley"],"acf":[],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/dl-wine-sip.jpg?fit=672%2C372&ssl=1","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/150486","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=150486"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/150486\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":150489,"href":"https:\/\/thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/150486\/revisions\/150489"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/150488"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=150486"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=150486"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=150486"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}