Bainbridge, PA

The Blue Moon Big Band makes an appearance on the beautiful grounds of the Nissley Vineyards in Bainbridge, PA Sunday evening.

Entering the grounds of the vineyard - an eighteenth century stone mill.

The original farmhouse of the vineyard.

A storage barn on the premises.

In spite of rain predicted for the evening, lots of folks bring their picnic tables and chairs in preparation for the concert under the stars.

Some regular attendees go all out: tablecloths, gourmet food and even candelabras!

The band starts out well protected from the rain under a tent!

Some enthusiasts get up and start dancing the jitterbug to "Little Brown Jug" by Glenn Miller.

Soon the dance pavillion fills up as everyone gets "In The Mood"...

Darkness falls as the rain cools things down and the band heats things up...

Visitors to Lancaster County, PA are aware of the popular Amish and tourist areas of the eastern part of the county. Less well known is that there is some beautiful countryside up the Susquehanna River in the northwest corner of the county.

One point of interest that shouldn't be missed is the Nissley Vineyards and Winery Estate in Bainbridge, PA. This is an operating vineyard and winery in a particularly scenic setting, with a stone barn and farmhouse surrounded by the rows of grapes clustered on their vines, shielding the estate from any sign of modern civilization.

The grounds are beautiful in the summer. Every Saturday night through the summer, lawn concerts are held. People bring their own picnic baskets, or gourmet sandwiches, wine and food are available from the concessions onsite.

Some folks bring small folding tables, tablecloths and even candelabras as they eat and await the start of the lawn concerts. Programs run the gamut from soft rock to big band to oldies. There is even an area where couples can get up and dance to the music if they wish!

Dancing under the stars to a big band or more modern music is a special experience not to be missed.