Local and visiting brew enthusiasts have another reason to toast this autumn.
After a roaring success this spring with over 3,000 check-ins, Visit Lebanon Valley’s Libations Trail is set to make a spirited return this fall on Saturday, Sept. 16.
Launching with the CLA’s Music & Brew Fest at Coleman Memorial Park, this self-guided trail offers attendees an eight-week adventure through the Valley’s finest craft breweries. Using a digital passport, participants can check in at various locations, accumulating points to earn prizes such as a Libations decal, coaster set, and even a Libations trucker hat.
The trail promises a rich blend of old and new, featuring the Valley’s latest addition, Schaylor Brewing Co.
“Sharing our craft with a new community here in the Valley has been great and we can’t wait to continue that with this trail,” said Lucan Schmidt, Schaylor’s co-owner, in a press release about the trail.
The trail will run through Saturday, Nov. 11. Other participants include Rotunda Brewing Co., Under the Bridge Hard Cider, Snitz Creek Brewery, Lebanon Valley Craft Brewery, and Isaac’s Craft Kitchen & Brewery. County restaurants and distributors showcasing these brews will also gain the spotlight.
Here’s the full list (🍺 indicates a production brewery/cidery).
- Blue Bird Inn
- Funck’s Restaurant
- 🍺 Isaac’s Craft Kitchen & Brewery
- 🍺 Lebanon Valley Craft Brewery
- Mick’s All-American Pub
- Mount Gretna Hideaway
- Quentin Tavern
- Rising Sun Bar & Kitchen
- Rotunda Brew Pub
- 🍺 Rotunda Restaurant & Brewery
- Schaylor Brewing Co.
- Seven Cuz Beer Store
- 🍺 Snitz Creek Brewery
- Snitz Creek Brewery at Fort Indiantown Gap
- The Gin Mill
- The Union Beer House
- 🍺 Under the Bridge Hard Cider
As for the kickoff party, the CLA’s Music & Brew Fest promises a unique festival experience in Coleman Memorial Park on Sept. 16 from 1 to 7 p.m. Attendees can groove to bands such as Vertigo Vultures and Nailed It, indulge in offerings from various food trucks, and sample local brews.
Eventgoers are reminded to bring their own seating to the park’s amphitheater. A $10 admission fee applies, and a valid ID is required. Attendees will be able to receive additional points for the Libations Trail with a special kickoff party check-in code.
For more trail details and to snag a digital passport, enthusiasts can head over to lebanonvalleybrews.com. Further information about the kickoff party is available at lebanoncla.com/events/music-brew-festival/.
Editor’s note: An earlier version of this article had the incorrect date in the headline. We sincerely regret the error.
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