Those who would like to spend an afternoon sampling wine are in luck.

The Lehighton Downtown Initiative will host Wine on the River from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday at the Lehighton Outdoor Center, 123 Lehigh Drive, Lehighton.

It will consist of wine tasting from 11 wineries throughout the eastern part of the state, according to Bambi Elsasser, treasurer of the LDI.

“This is going to be a fabulous event,” Elsasser said. “With 11 wineries, live music, food and more, what a great way to spend the afternoon.”

Elsasser said the event will also consist of food, crafters and a variety of vendors. Those who attend must be at least 21 years of age.

There will also be live music by Eric Stimmler from noon to 2:30 p.m., as well as Damian Walck from 2:30-5 p.m.

Advanced tickets can be purchased at Blended Bakery, Jenny’s Sweets and More, The Lehighton Outdoor Center, Perfect Balance Boutique, Radical Wine Company, the Styling Zone, or any LDI member. They may also be purchased through PayPal at LDILehighton@gmail.com. Simply include how many tickets, address, phone number and the tickets will be mailed out. Otherwise, tickets may be picked up at will; call the day of event, and be sure to note this on PayPal.

All advance ticket purchases will be included for a drawing of a basket of wine.

The Lehighton Downtown Initiative is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to revitalize the Lehighton Downtown; taking the lead of making Lehighton a Trail Town; and hosting a multitude of events for the public to enjoy, including movies in the park, family bowling night, the Lehighton Downtown Farmers Market, Christmas in July, and two-day festival RockToberfest, which benefits breast cancer awareness.

New this year, the LDI will partner with the Lehighton Police Department for National Night Out, and also with the Lehighton Parks and Recreation Committee for Heritage Day, and the Christmas tree Lighting.

For more information on the LDI, follow them on Facebook at Lehighton Downtown Initiative, email at LDILehighton@gmail.com or call 610-509-6465.