The 15th Annual Sippin' by the River will take place on Sunday, October 4 at Festival Pier at Penn's Landing located at Columbus Boulevard and Spring Garden Street. The event runs from 1p.m. until 5p.m. and benefits the Philadelphia/Delaware Valley Chapter of the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America.  Sippin' is rain or shine.

At the event, visitors will enjoy food from local restaurants, cooking demonstrations, and live entertainment from the band DAME as well as the Sounds of Sinatra from singer Carlo Morelli. Attendees can sample a huge assortment of beers while learning all there is to know from beer expert Gary Monterosso. Authentic beer and food will be offered in a special pavilion as well. A new large Wine Tent will house a variety of wineries offering samples.

Guests will have the opportunity to gain knowledge about wine from local experts Robert Peters and Richard Unti.

This is absolutely a 'do-not-miss' event of the fall season - over 4000 people once again expected!