“It is a lot, but it was a lot of fun planning it,” said committee member Jana Weaver. “Sometimes it’s a little tedious because there is wine involved, so it requires some different things. But all in all we’ve had a great time doing it and we’re really excited to see how Saturday turns out.”

 

Huntingdon’s very first “Wine Down Weekend” is Saturday, September 3rd from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.  Wine is fine, but the event is also family friendly with live music, arts and crafts. 

 

“We will shut down three blocks on Washington Street. We will shut down from 8th street through 5th street,” Weaver said. “The wineries will be located at our small businesses in town. So when you come into Huntingdon, you’ll go to the registration tent, get your wristband, your wine tasting glass and your map.”

 

This event is more than just eight stops around Historic Downtown Huntingdon to taste wine. 

 

“This town has something to offer and it’s got a great atmosphere,” said committee member Angie Thompson. “Walk by, look up, admire the architecture, and really sort of realize that we do have retail establishments. We have restaurants that are great places to come and enjoy yourself.”

 

Some of the proceeds will go to organizations that promote the viability of the Downtown Historic structures. 

 

“Huntingdon Landmarks helped with the Clifton 5 Theater Project,” Thompson said. “We helped them switch over to digital projection, which kept them in business and operating in our downtown.”

 

Thompson said Huntingdon is so much more than a “drive-through” town.  She and other committee members think this event is the perfect opportunity to prove it. 

 

“We do work here. We live here, and we would love to see this area thrive and flourish and be a nice area for us all to enjoy,” she said.

 

To participate in the wine tastings, you must purchase a ticket and go to the registration tent to get your numbered wristband.  The first 500 guests will receive complimentary custom printed wine glasses and goody bags.