The Erie Downtown Partnership (EDP), in collaboration with Glass Growers Gallery, Dollhouse at Pointe Foure Vintage Boutique, and Copper Carriage, will host the inaugural Autumn Soup Stroll on Friday, October 25, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. throughout Downtown Erie.
 
The event invites the community to sample autumn-themed soups made by local eateries hosted at downtown small businesses Participants will stroll through the downtown district, visiting Soup Stops to try autumn-themed samples before casting their vote in exchange for a full cup of their favorite soup. The Soup Chef with the most votes gets crowned as the next SOUPer-STAR.
 
"We had so much great feedback from our Winter Soup Stroll in February that we decided to expand and offer the Autumn Soup Stroll," said Stephanie, co-owner of Copper Carriage. "We are excited once again to collaborate with our fellow downtown businesses for another great unique experience that brings people downtown, not only to shop, but also to eat and visit new places that they might not have seen before."

“It’s amazing working with small business owners who collaborate on events like this that support food and retail businesses alike,” adds Mulnah Dovat, marketing and member services coordinator for the Erie Downtown Partnership. “It highlights the businesses that make downtown what it is and hopefully gives patrons some ideas for the upcoming holiday season.”
 
New this year, recipe cards will be available at each stop, Ye Ole Sweet Shoppe will be offering bread bowls as an optional add-on, and a portion of proceeds will be donated to Emmaus Soup Kitchen. Early Bird tickets are $18 through October 18 then $20 onward. Sales end October 21 or when sold out.
 
Tickets are available at https://www.coppercarriage.com/shop

To stay up to date on event details and developments, you can find the event page by visiting eriedowntown.com/soup