Events

Twenty Valley Events

Get away from the crowds and visit the scenic and historic Niagara Escarpment, recognized as one of the world’s unique natural wonders. This extraordinary wine producing and agricultural area hosts a wide variety of activities and attractions for you to enjoy. From dining events and concerts in the vineyard, to wine festivals and food pairing experiences, there is always something new to discover!

Wine festivals and touring passes provide a great opportunity to explore an area many may not be familiar with. These cutting edge wineries will open your eyes to the true diversity of Ontario wines! Not to mention the beautiful scenery you will take in as you travel through rolling hills, cliffs, streams, wildlife habitats, nature preserves, and historic towns. We can customize your wine tour to include any of the following events, enabling you to experience the best of what Niagara wine country has to offer!

January

• Niagara Icewine Festival
  Come celebrate one of Canada’s most iconic products. The Icewine Festival Discovery Pass is your key to three weekends of wine and culinary pairings at wineries across Niagara, where the region is transformed into a Winter Wonderland.
• Twenty Valley Winter Winefest
  Experience a unique outdoor festival on the beautiful streets of Jordan Village in winter. Try premium reds and whites, sparkling wines and Icewines from over 30 participating Twenty Valley wineries. You don’t want to miss this!

February

• Sweet. Sparkling. Sensational. Experience
  Visit four incredible Twenty Valley wineries for unique experiences showcasing what makes them special.  Spend time with winery experts as you try sparkling wines, enjoy tasting seminars, take part in cooking demonstrations and learn to pair food and wine.

April

• Get Fresh in the Valley
  Celebrate spring in Twenty Valley Wine Country and sample premium wines paired with fresh spring inspired dishes. Create your own Get Fresh Spring Cookbook by collecting recipe cards at each winery along the way!

June

• New Vintage Festival
  Be a part of welcoming the new vintage year in Twenty Valley with special events, exclusive tastings and delicious food. Take part in special events such as the New Vintage Tailgate Party with live entertainment.
• Graze the Bench
  Experience the Beamsville Bench and all it has to offer with 8 cutting edge wineries. Try newly released vintages, listen to live bands, and enjoy delicious culinary offerings! One of the most popular events of the year, you’ll want a chance to experience these boutique wineries.

July

• International Cool Climate Chardonnay Celebration
  Join 58 talented Cool Climate Chardonnay winemakers from around the world and experience the world’s most planted grape like you’ve never seen it before. Listen to international speakers, take part in a Grand Tasting event, and explore incredible food and Cool Climate Chardonnay pairings.

September

• Niagara Wine Festival
  Niagara’s biggest event of the year! Celebrate, taste and experience Niagara’s Wine Country during harvest celebrations. Enjoy exclusive wine tastings, concerts, food and wine pairings, educational seminars and more.

November

• Wrapped up in the Valley
  Celebrate Twenty Valley wineries with three weekends of food and wine pairings at 24 different venues. Explore the area while stocking up on some VQA wines for the holiday season! Create your own cookbook by collecting recipe cards at each winery along the way!