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Yadkin Valley Wine Festival

North Carolina's premier wine celebration in the Yadkin Valley

May 2–3, 2026
Elkin, NC
From $40
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About This Festival

The Yadkin Valley Wine Festival in Elkin, NC is the largest wine festival in the Southeast, showcasing the remarkable growth of North Carolina's wine industry. Over 40 wineries from the Yadkin Valley and beyond pour their best wines alongside craft breweries, gourmet food vendors, and live music. The Yadkin Valley AVA is home to over 40 wineries producing world-class Cabernet Sauvignon, Viognier, and Chardonnay.

Daily Schedule

Saturday

  • Festival Opens (11am)
  • Grand Tasting (11am–6pm)
  • Live Music (12pm–7pm)

Sunday

  • Grand Tasting (11am–5pm)
  • Winemaker Q&A (1pm)

Participating Wineries

Shelton Vineyards
RagApple Lassie Vineyards
Elkin Creek Vineyard
Raffaldini Vineyards
Dobbins Creek Vineyard
Hanover Park Vineyard
Junius Lindsay Vineyard

Food Vendors

  • Local NC farm vendors
  • Artisan food producers
  • BBQ vendors
  • Food trucks

Entertainment

  • Live bluegrass & country music
  • Winemaker seminars
  • Vineyard tours
  • Art vendors

Festival Location

Location

Elkin, NC

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Tickets & Info

PriceFrom $40
DatesMay 2–3, 2026
VenueElkin Municipal Park
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Nearby Restaurants

  • The Angry Troll Brewing

    American · 0.4 mi

  • Reeves Hardware House

    American · 0.6 mi

  • Elkin Creek Vineyard Restaurant

    American · 4.2 mi