Sips on Story

Every General Admission Ticket Includes:

🍷 A Local Wine Experience

Every participating business will feature a sip of a local Iowa winery for you to enjoy. Some locations will even have bottles available for purchase if you discover a new favorite!

🍺 Local Craft Beer Tastings

Prefer beer? You’ll also find unique tastings from local breweries throughout the event.

🧋 Fun Non-Alcoholic Options

Every stop will also offer a delicious non-alcoholic beverage, making this an event everyone can enjoy. One participating destination is completely alcohol-free!

🥤 An EPIC Souvenir Cup

Every ticket holder receives a collectible event cup packed with exclusive coupons, discounts, giveaways, and special offers from your favorite downtown Boone businesses.

🎯 Games at Every Stop

Each participating business will host a unique game where you can win prizes, discounts, merchandise, and surprises throughout the evening.

🎤 Live Music

Relax between your tasting adventures with live music by Rural Route performing at Bottled Bliss.

🍔 Featured Food Vendors

Come hungry! Food vendors will be set up on Keeler Street so you can grab dinner or a snack while enjoying the festivities. A detailed event map will guide you to every tasting location, game, food vendor, and activity. Featured food this year includes PnB Goodies: Cake Pops as well as Under Pressure Paninis & More.

🎟️ Drawing at Every Location

Receive a drawing ticket at every business you visit for your chance to win Shops on Story merchandise, gift certificates from participating businesses. In celebration of the 5-year anniversary of the Sips event, each business has a $50 gift certificate prize, creating EIGHT epic grand prizes, these will be drawn at 8:00 PM on Keeler Street in front of Bottled Bliss, you must be present to win.

Ready to join us?

Choose your starting location and enter the corresponding coupon code at checkout to reserve your spot.

📚 The Book Shoppe — BOOK

🎬 Boone Theater — MOVIE

💎 Ema’s Elegance — EMAS

🛍️ Paradox — VINTAG

🥤 Soda & Pops — SODA

🍷 Bottled Bliss — WINE

🐾 4Pawd Creations & GDG Services — PAWD

☕ The Daily Boss — BOSS

 When you arrive, you'll receive your event cup, event map, and everything you need to begin your Sips on Story adventure! All tickets require a coupon code!

Looking for the VIP Experience?

Watch your email for VIP Experience details, including participating shops and upgrade information.

An Evening You’ll Remember

Whether you’re discovering a new local wine, laughing your way through games, enjoying live music with friends, supporting small businesses, or finding your next favorite shop, Sips on Story is designed to celebrate everything that makes downtown Boone special.

Bring your friends, make a night of it, and experience an adventurous evening filled with local flavor, community spirit, and unforgettable memories.

We can’t wait to sip, stroll, and celebrate with you in Downtown Boone! 🍷🍺🛍️🎉