Nicholson Fire Company Showcases 7 Wineries & Great Entertainment during Vineyards by the Viaduct

April 30, 2012 - PRLog -- The Nicholson Volunteer Fire Company has lined up seven of Pennsylvania’s finest wineries for the May 12th, Vineyards by the Viaduct Wine Festival at the carnival grounds.  The most recent winery to be added to the lineup is the Ferrone Family Winery of Jessup.  The Ferrone Winery features 26 flavors of wine, many of which will be available for sampling during the event.   Other wineries attending this year’s festival Endless Mountains’ favorites,  Grovedale and the Nimble Hill Vineyard and Winery.  Both Grovedale and Nimble Hill take part in only a few select events throughout the year. Both Jeff Homer of Grovedale and Gary Toczko of Nimble Hill stress the importance of helping “local volunteer organizations”.  Knowing that one-hundred percent of the proceeds benefit the Nicholson Fire Company, both wineries are committed to being at the Vineyards by the Viaduct event.   Rick Lochen of the Nicholson Fire Company says “this year’s lineup certainly is a good representation of Pennsylvania finest wineries” and is pleased to include 2012 Pennsylvania Farm Show Medalists, The Antler Ridge Winery  as well as Northeast PA favorites, Maiolatesi’s Wine Cellars.  Also new to the event this year will be the Sand Castle Winery out of Bucks County and Peace Valley Winery of Chalfont, PA.
In addition of showcasing PA’s finest wines, Vineyards by the Viaduct offers great entertainment.  Twist of Fate and Retro Rocket  will offer the crowd a mix of music covering the 60’s through today.  The Fire Company recently announced that southern rock favorites “Mace In Dickson” will also be taking the stage for 2 hours during the festivities.    
With well over 50 wines available for sampling, attendees will also find an excellent array of food offering including the Hotel Almont’s award winning shrimp bisque, Mr. Rick’s Pretzels, plus sausage sandwiches, Ma Greenley’s BBQ, Nick’s Concessions featuring crab cakes, Buckwheat’s BBQ and much more.  Vendors will also be offering fine arts and crafts, jewelry, and other specialty items.
Vendors are still being accepted, those interested are asked to contact Richard Lochen at 570-942-7481 to inquire about the event or make reservations.  

Tickets for the Nicholson Volunteer Fire Company’s third annual “Vineyards by the Viaduct” Wine Festival are now on sale and can be purchased at Peoples Neighborhood Bank branches, Lochen and Chase PC in Nicholson and Tunkhannock, the Office in Nicholson, the Hotel Altmont, Nimble Hill Wine Tasting Room as well as on-line at www.nicholsonfireco.com.  Advanced tickets are only $15.  Designated Driver Tickets are just $5.  This year’s event is taking place on Saturday, May 12th, 2012 at the Carnival Grounds, Park Avenue, just off route 92, in Nicholson, PA from 11AM until 5PM. Tickets at the gate will be $25.    

The Nicholson Wine Festival which last year drew a rainy day crowd of over 600 is looking to be bigger and better this year.  Commemorative Wine Glasses will be given to the first 1300 people through the gates. The fire company will also be offering insulated wine bags.  The event made possible by area businesses committed to their local fire company including Southwestern Energy, Peoples Neighborhood Bank, Williams Partners LP, Francis Smith & Sons, Gertrude Hawk Chocolates, Lochen and Chase PC, PFG Investment Group, NEG Building Products, Rosenn, Jenkins and Greenwald LLP and many others.  All proceeds from this annual fundraiser benefit the Nicholson Fire Company’s operating expenses.  The Nicholson Fire Company is a 100 percent volunteer organization.