We have much to offer; get out and enjoy it
Butler County has yet another annual event to add to its long list of warm-weather offerings.
More than 350 people crowded Main Street on Saturday for the inaugural Sips in the City. Sponsored by Butler Downtown, the event was all about showing off Butler’s many local businesses, according to organizer Mikayla Moretti.
She said planning started in January, and they were surprised by the level of buzz the event generated. It sold out nearly a month before it was held.
Seventeen businesses participated, and attendees received a sample glass which allowed them to go to each of the vendors and try their alcohol, and, hopefully, purchase what they liked from the vendor.
Dave and Rheiannon Crispen were having a good day as they left Mico’s Kitchen for a wine sampling Saturday.
“Supporting local business, and getting out with friends — that’s the big thing of it all,” Dave said. “It’s a good way to socialize.”
Moretti said Butler Downtown already is planning on making Sips in the City an annual event.
“We’re definitely trying to make this an annual thing, and we’ve had such good feedback.”
Here’s hoping that Sips in the City will join other annual summertime traditions such as the Bantam Jeep Heritage Festival, the county fair and farm show, and numerous local festivals and parades. You also can hit the water or trails at Moraine State Park or take in a Butler BlueSox game if that’s more to your liking.
With the pending reopening of Penn Theater and expansion of the downtown Butler Cultural District, we hope to see more residents and visitors enjoying what Butler has to offer.
We have many distinct events and activities in our backyard. Get out and enjoy them.
— JGG
