2026 Trail Event

Honoring our Vets, Pairing with Purpose

Nov 2026 • Nov 7/8, 14/15

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Ticket holders visiting each winery, during their self-guided tour, will be delighted by fall/harvest themed food pairings matched with our locally produced wines. A portion of each ticket sold will benefit local veterans.

Sip for a cause. Each ticket you purchase helps support the Veterans Coalition of Pennsylvania (VCOP) — because wine tastes even better when it gives back.

We’re donating a portion of every ticket sold, and each participating winery will also be collecting donations for VCOP: food, clothing, housewares, toiletries, and monetary donations.

Come taste, toast, and make a difference.

Tickets are valid for each participating winery on the trail and for both weekends

At Each Winery

The Pairings

Each winery is pairing its wines with a dish you would find around a Thanksgiving table.

  • Deerfoot Winery Shoemakersville
    Dish
    PA Dutch Potato Filling
    Wine
    Cranberry Riesling

    Stop in for a scoop of our family recipe potato filling and enjoy our new fall seasonal release of Cranberry Riesling. Grab a bottle while it lasts!

  • Blue Mountain Vineyards and Cellars New Tripoli
    Dish
    Corn Bread
    Wine
    Rottie Red

    Enjoy cornbread paired with their Rottie Red, a cranberry, apple, raspberry wine.

  • Kog Hill Winery Hamburg
    Dish
    Turkey
    Wine
    Kranbernet
  • Long Trout Winery Auburn
    Dish
    Mac & Cheese, Two Ways: Pumpkin and Classic
    Wine
    Their traditional six picks

    Comfort food, two ways! Warm up with a scoop of creamy, classic mac & cheese, or get into the fall spirit with our seasonal pumpkin mac & cheese. Which one will be your favorite?

  • Ridgewood Winery Birdsboro & Bechtelsville
    Dish
    Thanksgiving Desserts
    Wine
    Their own Ridgewood wines
  • Setter Ridge Vineyards Kutztown
    Dish
    Apple Pie Cookie
    Wine
    Your choice of Dry Riesling or Cinnamon Apple Cider Sangria

    Also happening

    Sat, Nov 7
    Live music 1–4 PM: Adeline CsontosFood truck: Couchpota.doh
    Sat, Nov 14
    Live music: Demitri GrivasFood truck: Panchitas Kitchen
    Sun, Nov 15
    Live music: Maddy Kas Duo
  • Stoudt’s Winery Shartlesville
    Dish
    Apple Crisp
    Wine
    Spiced Apple Wine
  • Manatawny Creek Winery Douglassville
    Dish
    Seasonal Soup Shots: Butternut Squash and Potato
    Wine
    Revolution Red & Riesling

    Manatawny Creek will be ladling out seasonal soup shots (butternut squash and potato) to pair with their Revolution Red & Riesling.

  • Lily’s Vineyard Reading

    Not participating in this event

Give Back

Bring a Donation

Bring a donation with you on your tour. Every participating winery is collecting items for VCOP during both weekends, and VCOP will pick everything up after the event.

  • Food
  • Clothing
  • Housewares
  • Toiletries
  • Monetary donations

See VCOP’s Wish List ↓

Stand Down

Meet VCOP on the Trail

On the first weekend of the event, VCOP will hold a Stand Down on the trail. Volunteers will be on hand to collect donations and share resources with veterans who stop by.

What to Bring

VCOP’s Wish List

Not sure what to bring? These are the items VCOP needs most.

Food Drive

Benefiting the Veterans of Berks County. VCOP is looking to help The Stand Down, a local group that helps feed the Veterans of Berks County.

Canned Goods

  • Fruit
  • Canned meats
  • Soups

Dry Items

  • Pasta
  • Pasta sauce
  • Crackers
  • Cereals (hot & cold)
  • Oatmeal
  • Snacks

Other

  • Peanut butter
  • Jellies (strawberry)

Bathroom

  • Bar soaps
  • Liquid body wash
  • Shampoo
  • Washcloths
Printable Food Drive list (PDF) ↗

Clothing & Personal Items

New items only, please.

Men’s Items

  • Boxer briefs (Medium–3XL)
  • Crew neck T-shirts, white (Medium–3XL)
  • Sweatshirts (Medium–3XL)
  • Sweatpants (Medium–3XL)
  • Thermal shirts (Medium–3XL)
  • Thermal pants (Medium–3XL)
  • Winter coats

Women’s Items

  • Underwear (sizes 6–10)
  • Sports bras (Medium–3XL)

Personal Items for Men and Women

  • Washcloths
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Razors
  • Shaving cream
  • Body wash
  • Deodorant
  • Blankets
Printable Clothing & Personal Items list (PDF) ↗

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