Inaugural Festivus Cocktail Crawl Set For Saturday In Jenkintown

JENKINTOWN, PA — Festivus was introduced to the world on Dec. 18, 1997 on the hit sitcom "Seinfeld."

Highlights of the alternative holiday include airing of grievances and feats of strength. Rather than a tree or a menorah like Christmas and Hanukkah, Festivus features a plain pole.

And for those who celebrate the comical "holiday," Jenkintown has just the event for you.

This Saturday will mark the First Annual Festivus Cocktail Crawl.

The event will run from noon to 5 p.m.

Participating establishments are the Keep Easy, Kings Corner Public House, The Drake Tavern, Buckets, and Newbolds.

There will be medals to honor the winners of the many contests planned for the event between 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. Contests include Bare Handed Apple Splitting, Can Chug and Tilt, Bottle Balance, and Card Toss. An Elaine and Kramer Dance Off and Contest will take place from 4:45 p.m. to 5:15 p.m., as well.

Musical entertainment is planned from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. on the town square. Vendors will also be offering wares and goods in the town square from noon to 5 p.m.

Raffle baskets will be displayed to be bid on, with proceeds going to a local charity.

Additionally, Anti-Social Santa will also be available for photos from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Photos cost $10 with proceeds going to a local food bank.