PHILADELPHIA, July 9, 2007 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- The thirteenth annual Sippin' by the River outdoor wine and beer tasting festival will take place on Sunday, September 23, 2007, from 1 to 5 p.m., rain or shine, on Festival Pier at Penn's Landing, Columbus Boulevard at Spring Garden Street, in Philadelphia.
Philadelphia's premiere waterfront destination features world-famous wines and beers and gourmet cuisine from area restaurants in this sophisticated CCFA benefit. At the event, visitors can also enjoy food sampling, cooking demonstrations, 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 German and Belgian pavilions or talking to wine expert Robert Peters in the Wine Ambassador booth, attendees can treat themselves to a day of relaxation and elegance.
For beer and wine enthusiasts looking for a 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.
This year, we are excited to announce an exciting new approach to the overall event, with the addition of "showcase areas" in both the wine and beer venues. Many vendors already use this event as a promotional vehicle for their products. We want to further enhance this opportunity by allowing vendors to use the showcase area in 15 minute segments to feature their products.
Also, new this year is "Wine 101," showcasing various types of wine throughout the day.
Tickets are $30 in advance (by September 14th) and $40 and after that date and at the gate, the day of the event. Tickets can be purchased at Ticket Philadelphia located at the Kimmel Center Box Office at Broad and Spruce Streets or by calling 215-893-1999 or visiting www.ticketphiladelphia.org. A group discount is being offered this year; by 10 tickets and get 1 ticket free, call 215-893-1999 to order group tickets.
Proceeds from Sippin' by the River, which topped more than $85,000 last year, benefit 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. CCFA, a voluntary, non-profit national organization, seeks to cure and prevent Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis through research, and to improve the quality of life of children and adults affected by these digestive diseases through education and support. To contact the local CCFA office, call 215-396-9100 or write: CCFA, 367 E. Street Road, Trevose, PA 19053 or visit www.ccfa.org.
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