Get ready to experience the trail like never before. Taste of the Trail, a signature community fundraising event benefiting the Lebanon Valley Rail Trail, is set for June 6, 2026, offering an unforgettable afternoon of local flavor, family fun, and scenic beauty.
This ticketed event will welcome approximately 200 guests to enjoy curated tastings from some of the region’s most beloved food and beverage vendors—all set along the picturesque trail. Proceeds will directly support trail maintenance, preservation, and additions to this treasured community asset.
“Taste of the Trail is a celebration of community, connection, and local flavor—all while supporting a resource that serves thousands each year. We’re excited for the event and sincerely grateful for our sponsors, volunteers and those who support the trail all year long.”
John Wengert, President of Lebanon Valley Rails-to-Trails
Event details
Taste of the Trail
📍 Lebanon Valley Rail Trail Entrance at the Lebanon Valley Expo Center
📅 June 6, 2026
🕐 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Featured tasting partners
Guests will stroll the trail and stop at tasting stations hosted by an exceptional lineup of local favorites, including:
- Ancestor Coffeehouse & Creperie
- Artifice Ales & Mead
- Chick-fil-A
- Cyrenity Sips
- Lebanon Valley Craft Brewery
- Mancino’s Pizza
- Mark & Val Wines
- Mead Hall – Drunken Smithy
- Nissley Vineyards
- Oola Bowls
- Revive Cafe & Craft
- Ridgewood Winery
- Rotunda Restaurant & Brewery
- Tröegs Independent Brewing
- Meduseld Meadery
Fun for the whole family
Taste of the Trail is designed for all ages. In addition to tastings, attendees can enjoy:
- Live musical entertainment
- Bike rodeo
- Face painting
- Bounce house, slide, and kids activities
At 3:00 p.m., the excitement continues with a one-mile Fun Run along the trail. Participation is free with a $75 fundraising commitment. All runners receive an event T-shirt, and top finishers in each category will win prizes.
Tickets & registration
🎟️ On Sale Now
- Pre-Sale (through May 23):
$50 (21+) | $20 (Under 21) - After May 23:
$65 (21+) | $30 (Under 21)
Space is limited to ensure an intimate, high-quality experience.
Thank you to our sponsors!
This event is made possible through the generous support of:
- Byler Holdings
- Wilson Consulting Group
- Walmart
- Swiss Premium Dairy
- WellSpan Health
- Creative Designs Kitchens & Baths
- Jonestown Bank & Trust
- Funk Construction
- Houser Family Foundation
- Ameriprise Financial – Jay Green
- Penn State Health
- Chrisland Engineering
- Bobby Rahal Lexus/Bobby Rahal Lexus of Lancaster County
- BR Kreider & Son
- Oral Surgery Associates of Lebanon
Additional sponsorship opportunities remain available for businesses looking to connect with the community in a meaningful way.
