Winterfest

The East End Food Co-op is pleased to present Winterfest once again this year! Our annual, seasonal celebration and fundraiser for the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank will take place on Saturday, January 31, 2015 at the Hosanna House in Wilkinsburg from 1 PM to 5 PM. The event will feature food, music, and fun for all ages!

The menu will include light fare with vegetarian and vegan items from the Co-op Café, as well appetizers and snacks donated by vendors and other local partners. There will be an array of sweet treats for everyone, including cookies and goodies from the Co-op’s Bulk Department. Adults age 21 and over can buy a wristband for $5 that gives them access to the open bar, which will include wine and a number of locally-brewed craft beers provided by the East End Brewing Company.

This family-friendly event will include a ShutterBooth photo booth, plus children’s activities provided by the Co-op, Pittsburgh Toy Lending Library, the Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh, and Assemble. The musical line-up is comprised of some of Pittsburgh’s finest local entertainers. Union Rye will perform what they describe as “Folk. Fun and Fast.” Shelf Life String Band, a five-piece ensemble performing acoustic string music, will also entertain attendees. DJ Selecta, of WYEP’s Grand Groove Radio, will keep the party going throughout the event with contemporary and classic offerings in R&B, Soul, Funk, Reggae, Jazz, House, and Hip-Hop.

Attendees can also participate in a Chance Auction with prizes donated by local businesses, community partners, and arts organizations, including:

• Heinz History Center: 4 Free Passes (valued at up to $60)


• Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh: One-time Admit Four Family Pass (valued at $50)


• Natural Stitches: 1 Lace Cardigan; 1 Large Cowl (valued at $200)


• Tula Organics: Beauty Sample Bag (valued at $20)


• Pittsburgh Center for Creative Reuse: 3 Gift Cards to PCCR (valued at $5)


• Una Biologicals: Gift Basket (valued at $118.50)


• Simply Helpful: Gift Certificate for 1-hour of Decluttering (valued at $25)


• Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium: 2 Free Passes (valued at $30)


• Andy Warhol Museum: 2 Passes (valued at $40)


• Cutitta Chiropractic: 2 Relaxation Package Gift Cards (valued at $120)


• Changin’ Time: Cloth Diaper Cake (valued at $110)


• Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Inc.: 2 Free Passes (valued at $30)


• Body Harmony Massage Therapy: 1-hour Massage (valued at $65)


• Wexford Automotive Repair: Complimentary Oil Change (valued at $59.99)


• Pittsburgh Pirates: 2 Grandstand Tickets (valued at $44)


• Construction Junction: Gift Card (valued at $100)


• East End Food Co-op: Gift Basket (valued at $100)


• Carnegie Museums of Art & Natural History: 4 Free Passes (valued at $71.80)

Each attendee will receive one free raffle ticket. Additional tickets can be purchased  ($2 for 1 ticket, $5 for 3 tickets, $10 for 10 tickets, $20 for 25 tickets), and all proceeds benefit the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank.

All food, non-alcoholic drinks, activities, plus one complimentary raffle ticket are included in the entry price. The cost to attend is $5 for Co-op adult members (who must present their Co-op membership card at the door); $8 for adult non-members; $3 for ages 5-18 (member or non-member), and children under 5 are free. An additional fee of $5 will be charged to any adults over the age of 21 who wish to consume alcohol and ID will be required.