It may be Winter now, but Winefest Season is almost upon us…
Spring doesn’t arrive all at once in northeastern Pennsylvania. It creeps in slowly, a little more daylight, a little less frost, and the return of events that give people a reason to get out of the house and gather again. The Wine ’n Shine Pierogi Palooza, set for Saturday, March 28, 2026, at the Bloomsburg Fairgrounds, feels like one of those early markers, a soft opening for the region’s food-and-drink season.
Held inside the Industrial Building, the event runs from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., offering a full day of sipping, snacking, and wandering without worrying about late-March weather. It’s a practical setup, but also a familiar one for anyone who’s attended Wine ’n Shine events in the past: approachable, social, and built around the idea that discovery should feel relaxed, not rushed.
A mix of wine, spirits, and local personality…
At its core, Wine ’n Shine is about access. This isn’t a velvet-rope tasting or a tightly choreographed wine seminar. It’s a chance to talk with producers, sample widely, and explore at your own pace.
This year’s lineup leans broad rather than boutique, and that’s part of the appeal. Wineries like King Cole Winery (Northumberland, PA), Lucchi Family Wine Cellars (Bangor, PA), Three Dogs Vino (Bloomsburg, PA), Twisted Vine Winery (Stroudsburg, PA), Mark & Val Wines (Stroudsburg, PA), and Woody Lodge Winery (Clark Summit, PA) offer a range of styles, from easygoing sippers to more expressive pours.
On the spirits side, Dead Man Walking Distillery (Bloomsburg, PA), Pour Decisions Distillery (Elysburg, PA), and Jack-Azz Distilling (Glen Lyon, PA) bring depth and personality, giving guests plenty of reason to linger and compare notes.
It’s a mix that reflects the larger 570 beverage scene: unpretentious, community-driven, and rooted in people who actually enjoy talking about what they make.
About those pierogies…
Despite the name, the “Pierogi Palooza” portion of the event is still taking shape. As of now, specific pierogi vendors have not been announced. What has been confirmed is a lineup of comfort-forward food vendors, including Cherry Hill Farm, Grilled Cheese Café 2, and Sherri’s Crab Cakes.
That puts the focus squarely on hearty, familiar flavors, the kind of food that pairs well with a day of tasting. For now, the pierogi angle feels more thematic than literal, but there’s still time for additional announcements. If nothing else, the name sets a tone: casual, fun, and rooted in regional food culture rather than culinary performance.
Tickets, timing, and the fine print…
Wine ’n Shine offers several ticket options designed to keep the event accessible:
- VIP Admission ($26.50): Full access from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- General Admission (21+): $19.87 per session
- Ages 15–20: $9.42
- Designated Driver: $11.20
- Kids under 15: Free
All 21+ tickets include a sampling glass. Ticketing is handled through TicketLeap, and a small service fee applies. Outside glassware is not permitted.
Sessions are staggered throughout the day, helping to keep the event comfortable rather than crowded, another small but meaningful detail that longtime attendees tend to appreciate.
Why it matters…
In the broader rhythm of the 570 food and drink calendar, Wine ’n Shine plays an important role. It’s one of the earlier seasonal gatherings, a kind of soft reset after winter, and a reminder that the region’s tasting culture isn’t limited to peak summer weekends.
It doesn’t chase spectacle. Instead, it leans into something quieter but more durable: local producers, approachable pricing, and the simple pleasure of discovering something new while standing in line with a glass in your hand.
Sometimes, that’s exactly the kind of festival you want to welcome spring.
The wine and shine pierogie event was terrible. All wine and pierogie vendors were under staffed for the crowd. Waiting 30 minutes to get half a pierogie is unacceptable for what we were charged. False advertisement.