# Event Details - **Event Name**: Sips & Sounds 2026 - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 26 Jun, 2026 at 04:00 pm – Fri, 26 Jun, 2026 at 09:00 pm - **Event Description**: Mark your calendar for the 4th Annual Sips & Sounds Downtown, a high-energy, open-air celebration of summer in the heart of State College!About this EventEnjoy 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 ShakedownCentral 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 SpiritsFood Vendors:? Uncle John’s Jawns? Fatema’s Kitchen? Naughy Nutz? Studebaker House? Happy Valley Polish Water Ice? Bill Pickle’s Taproom? Juana’sParking:? 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 ParkingEntering 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 8:15pmCall for Volunteers:This event would not be possible without the generous help of volunteers. Please consider signing up for a shift !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! - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/state-college/sips-and-sounds-2026/100001991592478716 - **Event Categories**: music, trips-adventures, kids, entertainment, live-music, nonprofit, calendar - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 2 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 5 hours - Location: Sidney Friedman Park - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: State College - **state**: PA - **country**: United States - **location**: Sidney Friedman Park - **lat**: 40.7917101 - **long**: -77.8598275 - **full address**: Sidney Friedman Park, 241 South Fraser Street, State College, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Sips & Sounds 2026 - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/4dc37bcb18481ca41096672f10d9346549246ccbf7d74462212809d5c60e6362-rimg-w1200-h628-dcf3f2f2-gmir.jpg?v=1781231444 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Sips & Sounds 2026 being held? - **A:** Sips & Sounds 2026 takes place on Fri, 26 Jun, 2026 at 04:00 pm to Fri, 26 Jun, 2026 at 09:00 pm at Sidney Friedman Park, 241 South Fraser Street, State College, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Sips & Sounds 2026? - **A:** Sips & Sounds 2026 is organized by Downtown State College Improvement District. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Sips & Sounds 2026 is ideal for live music fans, concert-goers, and anyone who enjoys unforgettable performances from their favorite artists in an electric live atmosphere. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in State College, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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