Cork + Craft event lures festive patrons to downtown Ephrata
Chamber, businesses host "Homecoming Rewind."
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Sorority pose! Mary Rathbone (left), Melissa Baker, and Lindsey McDonnell were going retro Saturday at the Moberg Law Group, one of a dozen tasting locations during the Ephrata Chamber of Commerce’s annual Cork + Craft Crawl event. Photos by Randy Bracht
EPHRATA — It was a trip down memory lane Saturday for adult revelers who visited a dozen downtown locations to sample a variety of regional wines, craft ciders and brews, and tasty snacks during the annual Cork + Craft Crawl.
Sponsored by the Ephrata Chamber of Commerce and participating businesses and organizations. Its theme, “Homecoming Rewind — '80s, '90s & 2000s," prompted the appearance of numerous high school lettermen’s jackets, flower power pant suits, and vibrant decorations.
“Each crawl stop will be decked out in its own retro-inspired Homecoming theme, making every stop a chance to step back in time and enjoy something new,” the chamber announced.
Give us a sign: Locations were marked for patrons (below) who strolled along downtown Basin Street, sampling glasses in hand.
Tasting maps in hand, ticket holders strolled downtown Basin Street to designated stops for sampling. Later in the evening, they could enjoy the “Homecoming Rewind After Party” at the Ephrata Recreation Center featuring music, dancing, food and drink options, and a photo op to capture that throwback look.
Scheduled hosts and their offerings were The Ephrata Athletic Club (Endless Orchard Cider), Sole Performance (Gard), Moberg Law Group (Jones of Washington and Sam Adams), The Bookery (Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery and Bell’s Brewery), American Legion at Pita Pit (Errant Cellars and Reuben’s Brews), Harrison’s Jewelry Co. (Saviah Cellars), Granco Federal Credit Union (Jones of Washington and Pelican Brewery), Millie’s Wine Bar (Tildio Winery), The Rustic Rooster (Chris Daniel Winery and NA Drink Sip Blood Orange), Discovery Cider and Wine Co. (Discovery Cider and Wine Co.), Ephrata Chamber of Commerce at the ERC (Errant Cellars, Ghostfish Brewing Co., and Black Raven Brewing Co.), Devine’s Chiropractic & Sports Wellness at Ephrata Chamber Office (Cairdeas Winery and NA Athletic Brewing Co.).
Here’s a sampling of some of the fun ….
Jessica Harvill (left) and Kelsey Gribble were pouring reds and whites at Sole Performance. Below, a hard cider was featured next door at the Ephrata Athletic Club. Taste testers Emily Mizner (left), Sarah Hunter, Kelsey Stargel, and Amy Luna.Patrons were coming and going at some tasting sites. Tending the buffet at The Bookery were Jerri Mickle (center), sporting a Royal High School letterman's jacket, and Deb Firestone, who went full Homecoming Queen "Carrie" for the occasion.Back to the Future: Myra Wentworth (left), Monica Dobrin, and Maggs Skowronski represented the Ephrata American Legion Auxiliary while serving at the Pita Pit.
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Cork + Craft event lures festive patrons to downtown Ephrata
Chamber, businesses host "Homecoming Rewind."
EPHRATA — It was a trip down memory lane Saturday for adult revelers who visited a dozen downtown locations to sample a variety of regional wines, craft ciders and brews, and tasty snacks during the annual Cork + Craft Crawl.
Sponsored by the Ephrata Chamber of Commerce and participating businesses and organizations. Its theme, “Homecoming Rewind — '80s, '90s & 2000s," prompted the appearance of numerous high school lettermen’s jackets, flower power pant suits, and vibrant decorations.
“Each crawl stop will be decked out in its own retro-inspired Homecoming theme, making every stop a chance to step back in time and enjoy something new,” the chamber announced.
Tasting maps in hand, ticket holders strolled downtown Basin Street to designated stops for sampling. Later in the evening, they could enjoy the “Homecoming Rewind After Party” at the Ephrata Recreation Center featuring music, dancing, food and drink options, and a photo op to capture that throwback look.
Scheduled hosts and their offerings were The Ephrata Athletic Club (Endless Orchard Cider), Sole Performance (Gard), Moberg Law Group (Jones of Washington and Sam Adams), The Bookery (Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery and Bell’s Brewery), American Legion at Pita Pit (Errant Cellars and Reuben’s Brews), Harrison’s Jewelry Co. (Saviah Cellars), Granco Federal Credit Union (Jones of Washington and Pelican Brewery), Millie’s Wine Bar (Tildio Winery), The Rustic Rooster (Chris Daniel Winery and NA Drink Sip Blood Orange), Discovery Cider and Wine Co. (Discovery Cider and Wine Co.), Ephrata Chamber of Commerce at the ERC (Errant Cellars, Ghostfish Brewing Co., and Black Raven Brewing Co.), Devine’s Chiropractic & Sports Wellness at Ephrata Chamber Office (Cairdeas Winery and NA Athletic Brewing Co.).
Here’s a sampling of some of the fun ….