Sips & Sounds 2026 at Sidney Friedman Park – State College, PA

Enjoy upbeat live music from local musicians, refreshing drinks from Central PA Tasting Trail craft beverage producers, and delicious fare from your favorite area food vendors. Sidney Friedman Park offers a welcoming setting with plenty of shade, play areas for kids, and open grassy spaces perfect for spreading out a picnic blanket. Plus, we’ll have yard games on hand for added fun! Suggested donation of $10 helps us to continue to offer free community events!

Music Lineup:
5:15-6:45pm Kate & Jules
7-9pm Astral Shakedown

Central PA Tasting Trail Vendors:
Boal City Brewing
Axemann Brewery
Otto’s Pub & Brewery
Barrel 21 Distillery
Laurel Spring Cidery
Antifragile Brewing Co.
University Wine Co.
814 Cider Works
Big Spring Spirits

Food Vendors:
Uncle John’s Jawns
Fatema’s Kitchen
Naughy Nutz
Studebaker House
Happy Valley Polish Water Ice
Bill Pickle’s Taproom
Juana’s

Parking:
Recommended Parking – Beaver Garage
Free 3-hour Parking validations will be provided for the Pugh, Fraser, or Beaver Garages (ask for one at the entrance)
Additional parking available at the Beaver Metered Lot, McAllister Deck, On-Street Parking

Entering the Event:
Sips & Sounds is a fenced event with two entrances – approach from either Fraser Street or Foster Ave! Please note: D Alley is closed to vehicle traffic but remains open for pedestrians.

Important Info:
Bring a lawn chair or a blanket!
Last call for alcoholic beverages is at 8:15pm

Call for Volunteers:
This event would not be possible without the generous help of volunteers. Please consider signing up for a shift here!

Thank You to our supporters:
Funding provided through a grant made possible by the Happy Valley Adventure Bureau and the Centre County Board of Commissioners!