See you there!

Raise your glass – or lift your stein – to animals and animal welfare when an annual Wine and Beer Festival to benefit the Chester County SPCA moves from October to September and is held on Sunday, September 9, at Duling-Kurtz House and Country Inn at 146 S. Whitford Road in Exton.

This year’s festival, which will be held from noon to 4 p.m., will include a large selection of fine wine, freshly brewed beer, live music, specialty shops and a silent auction. Cuisine will be prepared by Duling-Kurtz House and Country Inn, which was named “Best Restaurant in Chester County” by Main Line Today magazine and received the AAA 4 Diamond Award for excellent cuisine, service and atmosphere. Much of the outdoor event will be held under tents in case of rain.

Tickets for the Chester County SPCA Wine and Beer Festival are $30 in advance; $35 the day of the event. Pre-registered groups of 10 or more people will receive a 20 percent discount off their total registration. To reserve tickets, call 610-692-6113, ext. 219, visit the shelter at 1212 Phoenixville Pike in West Chester, or purchase tickets online. Major credit cards will be accepted. To purchase tickets and for more information check http://www.ccspca.org/