Localfest 2011

Scheduled for Aug 31, 2011 at 6:00 PM at Robinson in Special Events & Tasting

A Celebration of Here!

Wednesday August 31st 6-8pm

Meet and greet with some of the local purveyors,
artisans and friends that make Bocktown possible.

FEATURING:

A craft beer tasting with Voodoo Brewing of Meadville, PA. Chat with founder Matt Allyn, featuring Barrel Aged Wynonna’s Big Brown Ale

Learn more about Buy Fresh Buy Local and  how they support and grow our Pittsburgh area and surrounding communities, and see how you can too.


Sample delicious wines with Tod Manspeaker of Briar Valley Winery, Bedford, PA.

Live acoustic bliss from Pete Bush from Pete Bush and the Hoi Polloi.

Taste our favorite sausage, Ricci’s Italian Sausage, McKees Rocks, PA! Made right down the street..

Talk some beer with Father Spoon of Should I Drink That? Podcast

Meet Lynne Kropinak, creator and curator of the Pittsburgh Traveling Craft-O-Tron Machine and the Upcycla-Tron. Lynne and her machines are bringing local indie crafts to the people in a very unique way!

Lorianne, owner and baker at Stangl’s Bakery of Ambridge, PA, has been busy creating special beer based desserts just for Bocktown! Taste her special brew bakes, like Ithaca Apricot Wheat Beer Cake and more.

Feast your eyes on Whimsical Wonders! The finest wind chimes and jewelry made by hand, with love from recycled and re-purposed silver-plated silverware and other kitchen items. Saved from a potential landfill sentence!

Rock on in style with Spooky Kelly,  a one woman crafter that specializes in reconstructed concert and pop culture tees, original handmade clothing, patches, bags, and other accessories.

Have you ever thought about getting invloved in local theater? Well now is your chance! Meet the actors, and directors of R-ACT Theater Productions, who are always looking for new recruits into the wonderful world of theater!

Learn about the adventures of the Wild Purveyors, who are bringing us, “Natural Local Food from Farm, Field and Forest”.

Nibble on the sweet side of life! We will have some tasty items for you to try from Signature Desserts, Castle Shannon, PA.

The local farmers at Turner Dairy has been keeping Pittsburgh healthy for almost a century! Taste some of the great products they have to offer

Meet Carrie Nardini, founder of Pittsburgh’s I Made It! Market: nomadic indie crafts market place.

Shop Barker’s Herbs and Heirlooms :Trying to save the world, one craft at a time, by creating unique repurposed and upcycled handmade goods.

Please stay posted for new guests as the event draws closer!