The Best Upcoming Wine Festivals
Wine festivals are a great way to explore and taste a variety of wines from different regions. Whether you’re a wine enthusiast or simply looking for a fun and unique experience, attending a wine festival can be a memorable event. Here is a comprehensive list of the best upcoming wine festivals, organized by month, along with their locations and dates.
January
1. Winter Wine Festival – Napa Valley, California
Date: January 15-17
2. Ice Wine Festival – Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario
Date: January 22-24
February
1. Wine and Chocolate Festival – Seattle, Washington
Date: February 6-7
2. Winefest – Calgary, Alberta
Date: February 19-20
March
1. Wine Road Barrel Tasting – Sonoma County, California
Date: March 5-7
2. Vancouver International Wine Festival – Vancouver, British Columbia
Date: March 8-14
April
1. Texas Wine and Art Festival – Fredericksburg, Texas
Date: April 10-11
2. Wine Festival Weekend – Finger Lakes, New York
Date: April 24-25
May
1. Temecula Valley Balloon & Wine Festival – Temecula, California
Date: May 21-23
2. Winefest – Des Moines, Iowa
Date: May 28-30
June
1. Wine and Food Festival – Aspen, Colorado
Date: June 17-20
2. Finger Lakes Wine Festival – Watkins Glen, New York
Date: June 25-27
July
1. Oregon Wine Experience – Jacksonville, Oregon
Date: July 15-18
2. Wine Country Big Q – Kennewick, Washington
Date: July 24
August
1. International Pinot Noir Celebration – McMinnville, Oregon
Date: August 6-8
2. Wine and Jazz Festival – Winter Park, Colorado
Date: August 21
September
1. Sonoma Wine Country Weekend – Sonoma County, California
Date: September 3-5
2. Niagara Grape and Wine Festival – St. Catharines, Ontario
Date: September 11-26
October
1. Harvest Wine Weekend – Paso Robles, California
Date: October 15-17
2. Wine on the River – Nashville, Tennessee
Date: October 16
November
1. Beaujolais Nouveau Wine Festival – Beaujeu, France
Date: November 18-21
2. Wine and Food Festival – Charleston, South Carolina
Date: November 11-14
December
1. Holiday Wine Festival – Seattle, Washington
Date: December 4-5
2. Winter Wine Festival – Cape Town, South Africa
Date: December 17-19
These are just a few of the many wine festivals happening around the world throughout the year. Whether you’re a wine connoisseur or simply enjoy a good glass of wine, attending a wine festival can be a great way to discover new flavors, learn about different wine regions, and meet fellow wine enthusiasts. Make sure to mark your calendars and plan your trips accordingly to make the most of these exciting events!