08/27/2026
🍷 WINE DOWN 2026 FAQ — SAVE THIS POST! 🍷
Wine Down is THIS SATURDAY! Before you head to Downtown Huntingdon, here's everything you need to know to make the most of your day.
WHEN & WHERE?
Saturday, August 29 | 1pm-7pm | Washington St. Huntingdon
YOU ASKED, WE LISTENED — TWO REGISTRATION LOCATIONS!
One of the biggest pieces of feedback we received last year was the need for more than one registration area. So this year, we're starting the day with TWO locations to help get everyone checked in and enjoying Wine Down faster!
📍 Weaver's Lot Registration — Open beginning at 12:30 PM and closes at 5 PM
📍 700 Block Registration — in front of The Medicine Shop — Open beginning at 12:30 PM and closes at 3 PM, after the initial rush
**After 5 PM, anyone who still needs to check in OR purchase a ticket can do so in front of the Huntingdon Borough Building.
**Pre-registered guests can begin checking in at 12:30 PM, so come early, get your wristband and glass, and be ready when tastings begin at 1!
WHAT DOES MY TICKET INCLUDE?
🍷 FREE tastings from participating wineries, distilleries & brewery
🥂 Souvenir Wine Down tasting glass
🎁 Entry into the door prize drawings
🎟️ EXTRA door prize entry for presale ticket holders
🍾 FREE Wine Storage
💧 FREE water
🏆 A vote for the Golden Pour People's Choice Award
🎶Entertainment from local artists all day!
🫶 A GREAT day in Downtown Huntingdon
CAN I BUY A TICKET SATURDAY?
Absolutely! Tickets will be available online or at registration for $35 on Saturday.
BUT — presale tickets are only $30 through Friday at midnight, plus presale purchasers receive that extra door prize entry!
Get yours here:
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DO DESIGNATED DRIVERS & NON-DRINKERS NEED A TICKET?
NO! Wine Down isn't just for those who are tasting!
You do NOT need a ticket to shop our craft & artisan vendors, visit the food trucks, enjoy the entertainment or explore Downtown Huntingdon.
Bring your DDs, friends and family along!
DO I NEED AN ID & WRISTBAND?
YES. Please bring a valid photo ID if you are participating in Wine Down tastings.
🚨 Alcohol may NOT be consumed within the event area without the proper event wristband. Huntingdon Borough Police will be patrolling the event area and enforcing this requirement.
HOW DOES FREE WINE STORAGE WORK?
This is one of our favorite Wine Down perks and it's FREE for ticketed guests!
Found a bottle (or a case 😉) you love? Buy it and leave it with the winery!
Our Wine Down team will make rounds throughout the event, pick up your purchases and transport them to the Borough Building, where they'll be securely stored until you're ready to leave.
Stop by the Borough Building at the end of your day, show youwristband number and we'll get your purchases for you.
No carrying bottles around all afternoon = more hands available for tasting and shopping!
HOW DO DOOR PRIZES WORK?
Your Wine Down ticket includes an entry into our door prize drawings and presale purchasers receive an EXTRA entry!
We'll begin drawing winners around 5 PM, with drawings happening in staggered rounds.
Winning numbers will be posted on the Door Prize Board in front of the Borough Building. Be sure to check the board before you leave! All prizes must be claimed before the end of the event. Please have matching ticket to claim prize!
HOW DO I VOTE FOR THE GOLDEN POUR?
You will receive a PURPLE SMILEY TICKET at registration! As you make your way through Wine Down, choose your favorite participating stop and place your purple smiley ticket in their People's Choice bag.
⏰ Votes MUST be in by 6 PM so we have time to collect the bags and count the votes!
The participant with the most votes will be crowned the winner of the Golden Pour People's Choice Award!
WHEN ARE THE WINE DOWN AWARDS?
The 2026 Wine Down Awards begin at 7 PM in Bryan Park. We'll announce all of this year's award winners and find out who takes home the coveted Golden Pour!
WILL WATER BE AVAILABLE?
YES! Thanks to Strickler's, water will be available for ticketed guests throughout the event. Please hydrate, pace yourself and enjoy Wine Down responsibly.
CAN I COME JUST FOR THE FOOD, SHOPPING & ENTERTAINMENT?
YES, YES & YES!
No ticket is needed if you're not drinking. Come downtown, grab something delicious from our food vendors, shop the craft & artisan vendors, visit our downtown businesses and enjoy the entertainment!
WHAT IS THE ENTERTAINMENT SCHEDULE?
We have a great afternoon of entertainment lined up! You will be able to enjoy:
Backlash | 1-4pm
Jeff Gibble, Zeb Crews, & Zach Humphreys | 5-7pm
Jewels of the Desert | Random performances throughout the day
