Finger Lakes Wine Festival
New York's largest wine celebration on the shores of Watkins Glen
July 10 – July 12, 2026
Watkins Glen, NY
From $35
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Why This Event
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Best Time to Arrive
Arrive 30–45 min before opening to beat the crowds and get first access to pours.
About This Event
The Finger Lakes Wine Festival at Watkins Glen International is the largest wine festival in the eastern United States, drawing over 15,000 visitors each July. More than 80 Finger Lakes wineries pour their best Rieslings, Cabernet Francs, and sparkling wines alongside craft breweries and distilleries. The festival features multiple stages of live music, gourmet food vendors, educational seminars, and the incomparable scenery of the Finger Lakes region.
Schedule
Friday
- VIP Preview Tasting (5pm–8pm)
Saturday
- Festival Opens (11am)
- Grand Tasting (11am–6pm)
- Evening Concert (7pm)
Sunday
- Grand Tasting (11am–5pm)
- Winemaker Seminars (12pm & 2pm)
Participating Wineries
Food Vendors
- Local Finger Lakes farm vendors
- Watkins Glen restaurants
- Artisan cheese makers
- Food trucks
Entertainment
- Three live music stages
- Winemaker seminars
- Riesling masterclass
- Craft beverage pavilion
Nearby Wineries to Visit Same Day
AI suggestion — pair your event with a winery visit
Nearby Dining
- Seneca LodgeAmerican · 0.8 mi
- Castel Grisch Winery RestaurantAmerican · 2.4 mi
- Nickel's Pit BBQBBQ · 1.1 mi
Nearby Hotels
- Watkins Glen Harbor Hotel★★★★ · 2.1 mi
- Seneca Lodge★★★ · 0.8 mi
- Reading House B&B★★★★ · 4.2 mi
From $35
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Date
July 10 – July 12, 2026
Watkins Glen International Raceway
2790 County Route 16, Watkins Glen, NY 14891
