A popular event in Lehighton has been moved to a new venue.

Lehighton’s fourth annual Wine on the River will be held from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday at Baer Memorial Park.

It will feature a dozen wineries, food trucks, crafters and live music, according to Lehighton Main Street Manager Bambi Elsasser.

Elsasser said the Lehighton Downtown Partnership, along with presenting sponsor Home Comfort Solutions, are excited to have the event at Baer Memorial Park.

“The larger venue gives our event a chance to grow and is more accessible for our patrons,” Elsasser said. “We cannot wait to see everyone at Wine on the River.”

King Cole Winery, Clever Girl Winery, Lucchi Family Wine Cellars, Benigna’s Creek Vineyard & Winery, Talerico’s Tropical Winery, Capra Collina Vineyard, RAW Winery, Bouchette Vineyards, Sleep Cat Urban Winery, Wine & More on 1st, Stone Lake Winery, Cellar Beast Winehaus, and Essiem’s Apiary will serve samples and sips of their grape libations.

Food trucks Greek Street, The Meating Wagon, Red Robin, RK Mobile Foods and Ridge Runner BarBQ, will sling snacks and tasty treats throughout the event.

Unique crafters and vendors will set up at the park offering an opportunity to sip while you shop.

Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs to enjoy the afternoon in comfort while listening to live music by Left Edge, Supersonic Godfathers, Autumn Falls and Damian Walck.

This year Wine on the River offers a Designated Driver ticket for $15 per person.

The Lehighton Downtown Partnership would like to thank all of the 2023 Wine on the River sponsors.

Sponsors include the Lehighton Outdoor Center, St Luke’s Lehighton Campus, PenTeleData, Blue Ridge, Lehigh Valley Hospital-Carbon, Bennett Family Properties, Slaw Precast, Keller Williams Real Estate, Redline Floor Covering Inc., TNT Premiere Real Estate, The Neffs National Bank, Walter’s Monument Inc., Jim Thorpe Trolley Company, KeyBank, Iron Valley Real Estate-Northeast and Passanante’s Home Food Service.

Tickets are still on sale at tinyurl.com/wineontherivertickets2023. Tickets are also available at the door.

For more information, contact Elsasser at bambie@carboncountychamber.org, or 610-509-6465.