Foodstock & Vintage at the Station this Saturday

DAYTON-Foodstock & Vintage at the Station will be held at Blue Mountain Station in Dayton on July 17 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

"Foodstock is a wonderful family event that provides affordable entertainment for the public and supports our artisan food and beverage businesses," says Jennie Dickinson, Executive Director of the Port of Columbia. "We are really excited about the vintage vendor show this year and the great music line-up. We'll have shade canopies set up and a double water slide for the kids and their parents (yes, adults too) to stay cool and have fun!"

This year's event also includes face painting, rock painting, and making tie-dye shirts. Live music will feature local area groups, including Nancy & Richard Monacelli, Calico Bones, Brian Hunt, and Tammy Nelson.

The Blue Mountain Station Co-op Market will offer a full menu, including Gumbo, and Mama Monacelli's will have cold drinks along with their tasty selection of treats. Wine, mead, and premium liqueur tasting will also be available. In addition to the food and beverages available from the Blue Mountain Station businesses, various food trucks will offer favorites, including burgers, hotdogs, and BBQ.

During the day, several drawings will be held with giveaways to the winners.

The first Foodstock was held in August 2015 on the anniversary of the 1969 music festival Woodstock. The idea originated with Regina Weldert, who owns Reys Roast Coffee, a local wholesale coffee roastery at Blue Mountain Station. Since then, the annual date has moved to the third Saturday of July to coincide with Dayton's Alumni Weekend.

Admission is free.