Sippin’ by the River at Penn’s Landing
Features Fine Wines and Beers, Gourmet Food, Tutored Tastings, and Live Entertainment
Annual event to benefit the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America (CCFA)
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Philadelphia’s premiere waterfront destination features world-famous wines and beers and gourmet cuisine from area restaurants in this sophisticated CCFA benefit. As they enter the event, attendees will receive tasting notes, to help guide visitors through the samples from various breweries and vineyards. Visitors can also enjoy food sampling, cooking demonstrations from local restaurants including Paradiso and Izumi, and live entertainment from the band DAME.
Whether listening to the Sounds of Sinatra in the wine area or sampling authentic beer and food in the special Philadelphia Brewing Company Taste of Philadelphia Pavilion or taste a variety of wine and talking to wine experts Richard Unti and Robert Peters at the Wine Ambassador booth, attendees can treat themselves to a day of relaxation and elegance.
After sampling from a large variety of breweries and vineyards, attendees can visit participating restaurant booths for lunch. 2008 Sippin’ by the River food vendors include: Cavanaugh’s Riverdeck, Chickie’s and Pete’s, Ellis Coffee, Festival Foods, Kildare’s Irish Pub, and Triumph Brewing Company. Other participating sponsor booths include In Touch Wireless, Cabot Creamery, Marriott Vacation Club, Potbelly Sandwich Works, and Power Windows and Siding.
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For beer and wine enthusiasts looking for truly unique experience, Sippin’ by the River provides an exclusive VIP area where attendees can enjoy the afternoon under a large air-conditioned tent. VIP admission entitles donors to enjoy a variety of gourmet foods, sample select wines and beers, and participate in tutored tastings by media wine personality John McNulty and beer expert Gary Monterosso. VIP Tickets are $175 each or $1250 for a table of 8. For VIP Tickets, please call 215-396-9100.
Tickets to the fourteenth annual Sippin’ by the River are on sale now. Advance tickets are $30 and available by CLICKING HERE now, or by calling (215) 893-1999. Tickets may also be purchased at the Ticket Philadelphia Box Office, located at the Kimmel Center located on Broad and Spruce Streets in Philadelphia. Advance tickets are available until September 19. Tickets will be $40 after September 19 and at the gate on the day of the event.
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With close to 4,000 people attending last year's event, proceeds from Sippin’ by the River, which topped more than $85,000, benefited research, education, and support programs for people suffering from Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis – chronic digestive disorders of the small and large intestines collectively known as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Currently, IBD affects an estimated 1.4 million Americans.
THANKS FOR MAKING SIPPIN' BY THE RIVER A HUGE SUCCESS!
WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU ON SEPTEMBER 28, 2008!
CCFA, a voluntary, non-profit national organization, seeks to cure Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, and to improve the quality of life of children and adults affected by these diseases. To contact the local CCFA office, call 215-396-9100, write: CCFA, 367 E. Street Road, Trevose, PA 19053 or e-mail philadelphia@ccfa.org.
