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Friday, September 18th, 2026

  • 10am-3pm - Try a delicious grilled sample at the Dietz & Watson Tailgate Tent located on the Jam & Relish Kitchen patio
  • 10am-3pm - Pepper Lane Fudge & Sweets specialty sauce sampling near the Deerskin Leather Shop
  • 10am-4pm - Visit the Hospitality Table and Cider Area featuring Kauffman's locally made apple cider. Pick up a Tailgate Festival Passport & complete it to enter to win a gift package.  
  • 11am-1pm - Tap your toes to the Red Hill Road Duo at the stage area
  • Noon-2pm - Nick DiSanto, the One Man Band, performing at the top of the Village
  • Noon-2pm - Enjoy the antics of strolling entertainer Geist
  • 2-5pm - Summit Hill Bluegrass Band performing at the stage area
  • All Day - Find a delicious selection of tailgate themed foods and beverages at the food shops & eateries in the Village - look for the Featured Food signs
  • All Day - Discover our many local non-profit themed scarecrows, displayed near the Olive Basin & Jewelry Bar, created by local shops. Vote for your favorite by donation and raise funds for these hard-working non-profits that make our community a better place to work & live as part of our annual scarecrow competition!
  • All Day - Hang out and play some corn hole located in the Village between Girls Day Out and Pappy's Kettle Korn


Saturday, September 19th, 2026

  • 10am-3pm - Try a delicious grilled sample at the Dietz & Watson Tailgate Tent located on the Jam & Relish Kitchen patio
  • 10am-3pm - Pepper Lane Fudge & Sweets specialty sauce sampling near the Deerskin Leather Shop
  • 10am-4pm - Visit the Hospitality Table and Cider Area featuring Kauffman's locally made apple cider. Pick up a Tailgate Festival Passport & complete it to enter to win a gift package. 
  • 11am-1pm - Enjoy the sounds of the Fever Pitch band performing at the stage area
  • 11am-3pm - Check out the Family Fun Tailgate area featuring Corn Hole, Giant Connect 4, sports-themed Photo Op Spot, Face Painting from noon-2pm, Waltz Vineyards Wine Trailer, TV's, plus food and beverages for purchase near the stage area. 
  • 11am-1pm - Balloon twisting for the kids with the “Balunguy”
  • 11am-2pm - Ian Carroll, a one-man-band,  performing at the top of the Village
  • 1:45pm - Pretzel Twisting Contest at the stage area - participants needed, and prizes will be awarded
  • 2pm-5pm - Jam out at the stage area with The 3-Hour Tour band playing yacht rock
  • All Day - Find a delicious selection of tailgate-themed foods and beverages at the food shops & eateries in the Village - look for the Featured Food signs
  • All Day - Discover our many local non-profit-themed scarecrows, displayed near the Olive Basin & Jewelry Bar, created by local shops. Vote for your favorite by donation and raise funds for these hard-working non-profits that make our community a better place to work & live as part of our annual scarecrow competition!