NEPA Mimosa Fest Returns!

The second annual event will benefit Griffin Pond Animal Shelter…

📍 Where: Circle Drive-In, Dickson City

📅 When: Saturday, August 9, 2025

⏰ Time: 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

🎟 Tickets: Available via Eventbrite, with General Admission and VIP tiers (yes, mimosa flights and swag bags are in the mix)

🐾 Benefits: Griffin Pond Animal Shelter

In an age where every weekend seems overstuffed with pop-up markets and food truck rodeos, the NEPA Mimosa Fest manages something rare: it slows things down. It’s not trying to be flashy. It’s not trying to be trendy. It’s just trying to be good. And for the second year in a row, that’s exactly what it promises.

Mark your calendar for Saturday, August 9, when the 2nd annual Mimosa Fest returns to the Circle Drive-In in Dickson City from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. This time, it’s even bigger, a sign that the buzz from last year’s debut wasn’t just about the bubbles.

The festival began in 2024, tucked into the cozy confines of The Loft Event Space in Scranton. The idea was straightforward: bring together good juice, decent sparkling wine, local food, and neighbors who appreciate both. It sold out quickly, and the vibe was easygoing, almost backyard-like. This year, the event expands into the open-air nostalgia of the Circle Drive-In, a space that suits its laid-back mission perfectly.

As before, the drinks are central. Expect a variety of mimosas—some classic, some inventive—with flights available if you’re the curious type. Peach, mango, blackberry, grapefruit—you name it. The point isn’t to shock your palate. It’s to remind you that the combination of bright citrus and crisp wine, when done right, doesn’t need reinventing.

What rounds out the experience is everything else. Food trucks—most local, most independent—will offer dishes that understand their audience. Think crispy, cheesy, salty, shareable. There’s live music, DJs, artisan booths, and just enough structure to keep it moving without feeling programmed.

And if you’re the type who likes your Saturday indulgences with a side of altruism, you’ll appreciate this: a portion of the proceeds goes to the Griffin Pond Animal Shelter, which provides care and shelter to displaced and abandoned animals throughout the region. That’s not a gimmick—it’s a meaningful reason to go.

You’ll find more than mimosas. You’ll find Scranton’s food scene showing up, small businesses getting real exposure, and people hanging out, having fun, and making memories. The kind of community event that says: take a break, have a bite, drink something bright, and remember why local matters.

So: pack a blanket, bring a designated driver, and wear something comfortable. This isn’t about indulgence for indulgence’s sake. It’s about celebrating what happens when good people, good food, and a good cause come together—with a splash of citrus.

What do you think?

Are any of you planning on attending this year’s NEPA Mimosa Fest? Tell us all about it in the comments section below because you’ll explode if you keep that stuff bottled all up inside.