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Patriot photo by Roxanne Richardson Holly Tatreau, Reading, and Ross Adam, Fleetwood, got to be best of friends after going to a couple of the FriendFestivals. They like listening to the local bands and drinking the local beer.

Patriot photo by Roxanne Richardson Saucony Creek Brewing Co. owner Matthew L. Lindenmuth.

Patriot photo by Roxanne Richardson Friend Inc. hosts its 5th annual FriendFest Benefit Beer and Wine Festival Feb. 23 with three sessions at 1, 4 and 7 p.m. at Beltzner Hall in the Kutztown Fairgrounds. Patti Halgash, board of directors, Sandra Wise, executive director, and Kathy Greiss, president of Friend, Inc. Community Services Board of Directors.

Patriot photo by Roxanne Richardson Celeste and Dave Strobel, Wyomissing. ìI like the micro-breweries; itís fun tasting all the different kinds and learning about them,î said Celeste.
Patriot photo by Roxanne Richardson Dave and Beth Rice of Bad Farm company in Kempton show off cheese samples at FriendFest.

Patriot photo by Roxanne Richardson Although Amy Hamm, Lenhartsville, and Allison Wehr, Schnecksville, came for the wine, they also enjoyed the different beers at Friend Inc.'s 5th annual FriendFest Benefit Beer and Wine Festival Feb. 23 in Kutztown.

Patriot photo by Roxanne Richardson Friend Inc. hosts its 5th annual FriendFest Benefit Beer and Wine Festival Feb. 23. Francis ëFrannyí Waldron and Sara Disciascio offered low-calorie Blackberry Wheat and Scottish Ale beer samples from Long Trail Brewing Company, Vermont. They donít brew the blackberries, but instead the berries are fermented.

Patriot photo by Roxanne Richardson Saucony Creek Brewing Co. owner Matthew L. Lindenmuth.

Patriot photo by Roxanne Richardson Tracy Meckes, owner of One Womanís Junk with Diane George, Meckesí cousin.

Patriot photo by Roxanne Richardson Barbara and Steve Marcucio on a visit from Connecticut were surprised with festival tickets from their son, Steve, and his wife, Dana, Fleetwood, at the 5th annual FriendFest Benefit Beer and Wine Festival.