Lehigh Valley AWS 2026 Holiday Party
Sunday December 13, 2026
The Aster Event Center
621 Grange Road, Allentown PA 18106
It's that wonderful time of year again when we gather to celebrate with friends the holiday season. Good food, good wines and good company what could be better. As is our tradition, we'll ask everyone to bring a bottle of wine for the social table to share with friends and another bottle for dinner.
Here’s the plan:
Doors Open 4:30PM.
Cocktail hour begins at 4:45PM.
Announcements at 6:00PM.
Dinner is scheduled at 6:15PM.
Evening ends at 8:30PM. (Westside Grill is open afterwards for further socializing)
Your evening includes:
Butlered Hors D'oeuvres:
Vegetable Spring Rolls with Siracha Ketchup
Brie with Fig Jam & Candied Walnuts in Filo Cup
Grand Champion Turkey Swedish Meatball (GF)
Shrimp Shooters (GF)
First Course: Fall Harvest Salad – Apples, Dried Cranberries, Cheese w/Apple Cider Dressing
Rolls and butter
Entrées: Tuscan Chicken: Sauteed Chicken Cream, Basil, Sun Dried Tomatoes& Parmesan, OR
Braised Beef Short Ribs with Cabernet Demi-Glace (GF), OR
Grilled Salmon with Lemon Dill Cream Sauce (GF)
Sides: Herb Roasted Potatoes, Carrots with Honey Glaze
Dessert: Chef’s Choice – Holiday Season Treat TBD
Coffee & Tea
Cost $80 per person
Register at LVAWS.org and make your entrée selection
by Wednesday, December 2, 2026.
No refunds will be possible after December 3, 2026.
Please Note: The Aster Event Center has a strict policy regarding take out of food from events. In order to have our party at The Aster, we ask all members and guests to respect The Aster's corporate policy of "No Take Out" from our party. Thank you in advance for your understanding.
· Lehigh Valley AWSEF Silent Auction and 50/50
As in past years, there will be a silent auction and 50/50 to raise money for the American Wine Society Education Foundation. Information about your donated items for the auction should be sent to Dean Scott-- 610-657-2261
Hotel Accommodations
Hyatt Place room reservations can be made by calling 610-387-1000, Option #0 for the front desk.
