Here are some great wine events coming up. We'll keep you updated with wine festivals, local winemaker dinners, wine charity events & more. Be sure to also check www.LocalWineEvents.com for ongoing events.
Journey throughout Oregon's Willamette Valley as they explore the world of Pinot Gris and Pinot Noir. A combination of determination and extraordinary people has brought Willamette Valley Vineyards from an idea to one of the region's leading wineries, earning the title "One of America's Great Pinot Noir Producers," from Wine Enthusiast Magazine. Fine wine combined with a five-course dinner prepared by Chef Pacheco ensures a most memorable evening.
The Arizona Best Fest is a series of festivals, in each of Arizona's Territorial Capitols that will present our diverse and vibrant culture, honor the past, and celebrate our future, feature our military, pay tribute to our state with a dignitary salute and highlight performances by many well known Arizona Entertainers. The "Best of Arizona" will truly be emphasized with the "Local First" involvement of the many wineries, micro breweries, locally renowned restaurants, top chefs, foods, arts and merchandise crafted right here in Arizona. The Centennial Commission will be working with existing festivals and events throughout the state requesting they bring their "best‐of" to this once‐in‐a‐lifetime series of Centennial festivals that when combined, will create the largest and most educational festival in our state's history.
Talking Stick Fine Art & Wine Festival is uniquely positioned on the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community on a 140-acre site featuring vast panoramic views of some of central Arizona’s most iconic mountain ranges such as the visually stunning Camelback Mountain to the west, McDowell Mountains to the north and the majestic Red Mountain to the east. Look past the Red Mountain and see the sacred Four Peaks and the Superstition Mountains where the mystery of the Lost Dutchman Gold Mine lies – the greatest living legend in the American Southwest.
Talking Stick Fine Art & Wine Festival is shaping up to be another exciting event! Thunderbird Artists attracts nationally acclaimed, world-renowned and top emerging independent artists that will personally showcase their new original artworks. Also available are prints, drawings, and scratch-board, photography, jewelry, ceramics, and glass, clay, stone, copper, metal and bronze sculptures.
Thunderbird Artists’ Educational Series offers the public the opportunity to watch artists from the Arizona Fine Art EXPO demonstrating their artistic talents. There will also be an educational art zone for our children to receive a hands-on experience.
We invited Wine & Chocolate vendors to participate in our celebrations, taking place on the most romantic weekend of the year, Valentine’s Day. The pairing of a delectable confectionery and ‘Ambrosia’ is synonymous with celebrating the holidays. Chocolate has a history dating back around 2000 years. Theobroma Cacao, the Latin word for the cocao tree, translates as ‘food for the Gods’. It was believed to have magical qualities. An indulgence linked to health benefits!
Combined with out Wine Tasting event – an additional $10, which includes a souvenir wine glass and 6 tasting tickets – we bring you a perfect way to relax and enjoy art. The romance of sipping fine wines, holding hands and strolling throughout juried fine arts while listening to live musical entertainment adds to the ambiance of this event celebrated on Valentine’s Day.
The Wigwam Festival of Art, hosted by the legendary Wigwam resort, and sponosred by the Western Art Collector Magazine, will provide you with three days of world-class art and exciting entertainment, all in an elegant outdoor setting. This event draws award-winning master artists of Western, Native American and Southwestern genres. You'll find contemporary bronze sculptures by Kim Obrzut, one of the first American Indian women to work in bronze, western bronze sculptures by Tim Harmon, and beautiful bronze and stone sculpture creations from Mike Greenfield, which reveal the sould of the stone and the spirit of the people.
This year, the featured artist is Sharon Brening who is known for her sensitive portraits of everyday Native American life. Her oils often depict Native children and elders. She is a member of the Western Artists of America, a prestigious invitational member group of artisans dedicated to preserving America's western heritage. Sharon won the gold medal for oil painting at the Annual Western Artists of America show and sale in Texas.
Treat yourself to al fresco dining on the majestic front lawn of this hiostoric Arizona landmark and enjoy the Wigwam's signature dishes prepared in the garden by award chefs, complimented by cocktails and superior fine wines. Relax and enjoy the best in Native American entertainment. Be enchanted by the stories and and music of Arvel Bird, master fiddler and Native American strotyteller. Enjoy the music of Tony Duncan and Estun~Bah. Watch the traditional dancing of the colorful Yellow Bird Dancers and White Mountain Apache Crown Dancers.
Join celebrity emcee, Peter Sagal of NPR's Wait Wait . . . Don't Tell Me! as he hosts this year's auction dinner. Enjoy gourmet dining paired with the finest wines; live auction offering luxury dining, entertainment, travel packages and rare collectibel vintages from vintners around the world. Robert Craig, President of Robert Craig Winery, will be joining as this year's Honorary Chair.
First Press benefits the Friends of Public Radio Arizona & the KJZZ Youth Media Project.
The ticket includes a five-course wine paired dinner, live auction and live entertainment. Table sponsorship opportunities are available.
The 2012 Wine Dinner Series continues with Fisher Vineyards at BLT Steak Scottsdale. Join Chef Marc Hennessy for a five course dinner paired with wines. Reservations are required and seating is limited. Please RSVP by calling 480.905.7979.
Thunderbird Artists, producer of award-winning fine art and wine festivals, lines the banks of the Scottsdale Waterfront with the greatest selection of juried fine arts, fine wines, delectable chocolates and musicians in the Southwest for the Waterfront Fine Art & Wine Festival.
Patrons love strolling throughout spectacular paintings, bronzes, glass, stone, copper, clay sculptures, photography and jewelry, while listening to live musical entertainment and sipping fine wines. The Scottsdale Waterfront is a superb backdrop, which adds romance to the event with reflections across the waters.
The Scottsdale Waterfront truly is the most sophisticated and stylish community in Downtown Scottsdale. The newest 1.1 million square foot development revitalization project of downtown has become the place to visit, be seen and shop. The waterfront has banks landscaped with festive palm trees, dramatic flowers, spectacular public art sculptures and fountains, plus open air courtyards that give the area a European flair.
The Waterfront is located minutes away from 500 specialty shops, boutiques, over 75 contemporary, upscale restaurants and outdoor cafés, high-rise residential buildings and the Scottsdale Art District.
This event is located just south of Nordstrom’s at the Southbridge-pedestrian Walk and is handicap accessible and free parking.
The streets of downtown Carefree are closed, making room for more than 160 artists and in excess of 5,000 original masterpieces of fine art. Artists’ works include small, medium and monumental life-sized bronze sculptures, metal, clay, wood, stone, glass and mixed media sculptures. There is an array of pottery, photography, hand crafted jewelry, batiks and select fine crafts. There is also spectacular oil and acrylic paintings on canvas, watercolors, pastel, charcoal, etchings and mixed media paintings. Subject matter ranges from Southwest and traditional to contemporary and abstract, including floral, wildlife, European, African and Native American art. The festival offers a wide variety of mediums, styles, sizes, subject matters and price range, to ensure there is something that will appeal to everyone who attends.
The beautiful backdrop of Carefree, its many splendors and the fantastic art on hand isn’t all the Carefree Fine Art & Wine Festival has to offer the thousands of people who attend each year. The festival holds the title of Arizona’s largest wine-tasting event, featuring first-class wines from Arizona, California, Australia, Germany, Austria, France and Italy. Ensuring the festival addresses each of the senses, delicious food is served by many of Carefree’s restaurants and outdoor cafes.
Cost: Designated Driver-$20 | General Admission-$45 | VIP Experience-$85
Join us for the 24th Annual Great Arizona Beer Festival!
This craft beer tasting extravaganza will showcase over 200 brews from more than 50 breweries from across the state, country and around the globe each providing samples of their proudest brewing achievement. As a locally-organized fund raising event, all proceeds benefit Sun Sounds of Arizona, a non-profit radio reading service helping 49,000 people in Arizona with print disabilities.
VIP tickets include 24 sampling tickets, entry to "The VIPExperience” private seating area with catered food, lounge, VIP-only restrooms, early admittance (1pm), a free event tee shirt and a gift bag.
All tickets are nonrefundable. Event is held rain or shine.
Long considered some of the world's finest wines- LON's takes you on an expedition throughout Spain's most prominent growing regions including, Ribera Del Duero, Rioja and Priorat. With Spanish-inspired food to match.
One of our favorite foodie events of the year! Enjoy tastes from Phoenix's best restaurants, served alongside some of Arizona's best wines! Enjoy daily seminars and educational events. Held at the Phoenix Art Museum, this event is lauded by local reviewers and foodies alike.
Tickets go on sale November 1st. Check out their website for more information as it becomes available.
Experience the legendary lure of the Southwest through a celebration of the visual, culinary and performing arts. Whether you love fine dining, superior wines, extraordinary art, or you just love the relaxed ambiance of outdoor festivals, this is your destination.
Located in the heart of this luxurious resort community, the award winning Litchfield Park Art & Culinary Festival combines irresistible culinary samplings with more than 250 extraordinary artists exhibiting original fine art and exquisite handcrafted creations. If it's a culinary experience that you crave, the Culinary Pavilion features some of the regions top chef's conducting cooking demonstrations. Dozens of festival eateries will be dishing up a world of flavor complimented by a superb selection of wine and micro-brews.
The 2012 Wine Dinner Series continues with Swanson Vineyards & Winery at BLT Steak Scottsdale. Join Chef Marc Hennessy for a five course dinner paired with wines. Reservations are required and seating is limited. Please RSVP by calling 480.905.7979.
The prestigious Festival of Fine Art is one of the largest open air Fine Art venues in the Southwest featuring more than 100 local and nationally-acclaimed artists. Sponsored each year by the Sonoran Arts League, the Festival is a juried show open to artists from around the Country. With more than 400 members, the Arts League is a vital contributor to the cultural life in the Foothills, and a focal point for artists and art patrons.
Stagecoach Village is nestled in the cactus studded foothills surrounding the high desert communities of Cave Creek and Carefree. The outdoor Plaza offers a shopping and dining experience in an environment reminiscent of the Old Southwest. Panoramic views of the pristine mountain vistas, giant boulder formations, and vast stretches of the wide open Sonoran Desert, all part of the magical landscape waiting for you just minutes from downtown Scottsdale and Phoenix.
For three wonderful days the Plaza will transform into a vibrant and stunning outdoor gallery showcasing a spectacular gathering of artists offering a wide variety of original works of fine art. Artist’s works include oil, watercolor and acrylic paintings, stone and bronze sculptures, etchings and mixed media. There is a vast array of pottery, photography, hand-crafted jewelry and select fine crafts.
A true feast for the senses, Festival highlights include wine tasting, artists demonstrations, live musical performances and delicious local cuisine. After taking in the sights and sounds of the festival, make sure to leave yourself enough time to discover Cave Creek’s eclectic and renowned assortment of unique shops, galleries, boutiques, and real Western Saloons!
The quaint little Town of Fountain Hills is located east of Scottsdale and about 45 minutes from Sky Harbor International Airport. The community is surrounded by captivating mountain views including Four Peaks, Superstition Mountains and the McDowell Mountains as well as the beauty of the natural desert terrain.
This Fine Art & Wine Affaire enjoys the closeness of the fountain waterworks while strolling throughout the elegance of outstanding fine art. The area is abounding with shopping and dining choices. So, Make sure to give yourself plenty of time to visit the surrounding specialty shops, boutiques, galleries, restaurants and outdoor cafes.
Join LON's as they celebrate an Argentinean sibling rivalry by showcasing the wines of Laura and Ernesto Catena paired with South American-inspired cuisine. Tikal is an Ernesto Catena wine named after his son. Ernesto spent his childhood in the vineyards of Mendoza, amidst winemakers and local wine experts. Laura Catena has a vision of creating a new breed of Argentine wines: small quantites, artisan quality and true to their individual terroirs. Named for her oldest son, Luca is the first brand dedicated to showing the potential of Argentina's old vines.
Join Kief Manning and several other winemakers, friends and fellow "Cochise County" grape growers for a spring new release festival. Wineries attending the festivities: Arizona Stronghold, Page Springs Cellars, Pillsbury Wines, Coronado Vineyards, Gallifant Cellars, Kokopelli and more to come!
The 2012 Wine Dinner Series continues with Telato Wines at BLT Steak Scottsdale. John Terlato, of Terlato Wines International, joins Chef Marc Hennessy for a five course dinner paired with wines. Explore wines from France, Italy and Australia. Reservations are required and seating is limited. Please RSVP by calling 480.905.7979.
Join Kent Callaghan at his winery to match up his wines against some of his favorite non-Arizona wines. Blind taste the selections and choose your favorites. More information to follow.
Celebrate Sonoita Vineyard's annual Blessing of the Vineyards Festival! Entry includes wine tasting, a souvenir glass, winery tours, food and wine pairings (Savor Sonoita), and horse drawn rides through the vineyard. Lunch may be purchased by local restaurants on site.
In addition, you may purchase wines by the glass (or bottle), on-site horseback rides or trail ride packages (reservations are needed).
Join executive chef Jeremy Pacheco for a unique Arizona expreience. This exceptional five-course dinner will feature ingredients almost exclusively from Arizona. Each course will be expertly paired with excellent Arizona wines.
Celebrate Sonoita Vineyard's annual HarvestFest! Entry includes wine tasting, a souvenir glass, winery tours, food and wine pairings (Savor Sonoita), and horse drawn rides through the vineyard. Lunch may be purchased by local restaurants on site.
In addition, you may purchase wines by the glass (or bottle), on-site horseback rides or trail ride packages (reservations are needed).
Celebrate Sonoita Vineyard's annual St. Martin's New Release Festival! Entry includes wine tasting, a souvenir glass, winery tours, food and wine pairings (Savor Sonoita), and horse drawn rides through the vineyard. Lunch may be purchased by local restaurants on site.
In addition, you may purchase wines by the glass (or bottle), on-site horseback rides or trail ride packages (reservations are needed).
