Summer of Philly Love—Penns Woods Style

A lot of big cities boast about summer activities and events, but did you know you can enjoy a summer of love right in scenic Chadds Ford? You can keep your fun-tastic calendar of events wine-centric Penns Woods style, which means plenty to do for the whole family.

On Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays in July and August, you can also taste the Summer of Philly Love. We’ve paired three of Philadelphia’s iconic snacks with two glasses of our wine. Grab a friend and enjoy Cheesesteak Rolls, authentic Philadelphia Pretzel Bites and the original Kandy Kakes by Tastykake! It’s just $28.99 per couple. (Pro tip: Reservations aren’t required, but highly recommended as we do have limited availability each day.)

Sound like fun? Check out the rest of our calendar and plan a trip to Penns Woods Winery!

July

• Savor our Sunshine Sangria by the glass all month!
• Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays: Summer of Philly Love
• July 10, 11 a.m.: Yoga in the Vineyard—Get your zen on in our beautiful vineyard during a 60-minute gentle yoga class with MERRYoga followed by wine tasting of five of our summer favorites plus a farmer’s plate of local lite bites: fresh and local veggies, cheeses and crackers. You’ll also walk away with a souvenir wine glass and 10 percent off all wine purchased after class—all for just $35. Registration is required.
• July 10, 1 to 4 p.m.: Music by Pete Marziano
• July 16, noon to 2 p.m.: Painting in the Vineyard—Your creative side is calling, and it wants to paint and sip wine. Done! Our friends at Pinot’s Palette will guide you step-by-step whether you’re a beginner or seasoned artist. For $48, we supply it all: canvas or wine glass, brushes, paint, apron and a glass of wine plus live music by Greg Jones. Class size is limited to 35, so register today.
• July 16, 2 to 5 p.m.: Music by Greg Jones
• July 17, 1 to 4 p.m.: Music by Vinnie Paolizzi
• July 23, 2 to 5 p.m., Music by Mike Spitko
• July 24: Yoga in the Vineyard
• July 24, 1 to 4 p.m.: Music by Jeff Greco
• July 30, 2 to 5 p.m.: Music by Bill Hake; 5 to 8 p.m., music by Maddie Hogan
• July 31, 1 to 4 p.m.: Music by Mark Teague

August

• Savor our Sunshine Sangria by the glass all month!
• Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays: Summer of Philly Love
• August 6, 1 to 4 p.m.: Music by Peter Marziano
• August 7, 1 to 4 p.m.: Music by Maddie Hogan
• August 13, dusk (around 9 p.m.): Movie in the Vineyard Ladies Night: Breakfast at Tiffany's—Grab your besties for a GNO under the stars! The movie begins at dusk and your $16.50 ticket includes free popcorn, but come out earlier to hear great music. Pack a picnic, or snag dinner from the Koi on the Go food truck from 4 to 9 p.m. Of course, Penns Woods wines by the bottle and glass are available to purchase until 10:45 p.m. You must be 18+ to attend; grab tickets and don’t worry about the weather: tickets are non-refundable, but there will be a rain date, if necessary.
• August 13, 1 to 4 p.m.: Music by Alex Saddic; 5 to 8 p.m., music by Ryan Shubert
• August 14, 11 a.m.: Yoga in the Vineyard
• August 15, 1 to 4 p.m.: Music by Sean McGraw
• August 20, noon to 4 p.m.: Cars, Vines, and Wines—You’ll want to mark your calendar for our biggest event of the summer! It’s our sixth annual classic car show and wine festival showcasing luxury sports cars from the classics to today’s favorites. But there’s so much more for the whole family, too: live music by Peter Marziano; local artisan vendors (shopping!); local gourmet food vendors; wine tastings; a vote for Best in Show; and a 45-minute vineyard tour with our winemakers as the guides from 2 to 3 p.m. Bring a new gift for a child to donate to Carz N’ Toyz and receive a free tasting ticket! The event is rain or shine (no refunds), and tickets to attend are just $16 and include a glass of wine and your Best in Show voting ticket. Designated drivers and under 21 tickets are only $10. Want to show off your ride? It’s just $42 to get in on the fun.
• August 21, 1 to 4 p.m.: Music by Matt Spitko
• August 26, 6:30 p.m.: Sunset Yoga in the Vineyard—We’ll be busting out sun salutations as the sun goes down! Our same chill class with MERRYoga (including the tasting and nibbles) but in the evening.
• August 26, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.: Music by Aaron Wilson
• August 27, noon to 2 p.m.: Painting in the Vineyard
• August 17, 2 to 5 p.m.: Music by Greg Jones
• August 28, 11 a.m.: Yoga in the Vineyard
• August 28, 1 to 4 p.m.: Music by Jason Farley

There’s so much to love at Penns Woods Winery this summer! We can’t wait to see you—again and again.
Penns Woods Winery is a family-run Pennsylvania winery. With more than 40 years of experience in the wine business, winemaker Gino Razzi and his daughter, Carley Mack, produce award-winning wines from Pennsylvania-grown grapes. Penns Woods wines can be found in restaurants throughout Philadelphia and its surrounding suburbs. Stop in to your local state store and pick from a limited selection of wines, or visit our tasting room for the full offering. The tasting room in Chadds Ford provides an all-around vineyard experience and hosts live music, food and wine pairings and other exciting events each weekend. Score Penns Woods Winery news in your inbox by signing up for our newsletter today!
--Nina Malone