Festivals & Wine Trails

Each year, the wineries of the Grand River Valley come together to celebrate the region with seasonal festivals and wine trails. Some of our favorite annual events include: Winter Warmer Trail (January and February), the Grand River Valley Ice Wine Festival (March), Bunny Hop Wine & Cocktail Trail (April), Woof, Wag & Wine Trail (June), Cask, Corks & Forks (September), and the Adult Trick or Treat Wine & Cocktail Trail (October).

Each event is unique and details for each are subject to change. Check back with us frequently to get all the latest on what is happening in the Grand River Valley, or sign up for our newsletter.

Below you will find a summary of upcoming festivals and trails, however, please visit our Upcoming Eventspage for complete details.

 21st ANNUAL GRAND RIVER VALLEY ICE WINE FESTIVAL

Date: March 1, 2024 – March 30, 2024

Time: 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Join the wineries of the Grand River Valley Debonné Vineyards, Ferrante Winery & Ristorante, Grand River Cellars Winery & Restaurant, Laurello Vineyards, South River Vineyards, Cask 307 Winery, and Red Eagle Distillery for an afternoon of ice wine sampling perfectly paired with the appetizers.

Patrons will visit each of the seven participants in any order they choose. Each establishment will provide samples of their libation along with a delicious appetizer.

$10 pp at each stop.

Click here for additional details about the 21st Annual Ice Wine Festival.

Total Eclipse Wine Trail

Date: April 5, 2024 – April 7, 2024

Time: 12:00 pm to5:00 pm

The Total Eclipse Wine Trail takes place April 5, 6 & 7 from 12-5PM in the Grand River Valley in celebration and anticipation of the Total Eclipse taking place on Monday, April 8th. $10 per person at each location.

Purchase a PASSPORT in advance and pick up your Passport Package at your first (chosen) location. Package includes a keepsake bound passport booklet, one official Total Eclipse Wine Trail T-Shirt and $5 off on ONE Trail package at each location (with your passport). Ensure your participation with the purchase of a Passport. Quantity is limited. Passport holders are entitled to participate in the Total Eclipse Trail. The event may be closed off to the public due to volume. Don’t miss out on this once in a lifetime opportunity!

Eclipse-themed appetizers paired with wine samples at fourteen unique wineries! The Grand River Valley is in the totality viewing area. If you’re visiting Northeast Ohio for the total eclipse on April 8, explore the wineries of the Grand River Valley over the weekend leading up to the eclipse event! Fourteen unique winery locations within minutes of each other. Many wineries are releasing new limited edition wines for the eclipse. Trail runs Friday, Saturday, Sunday from 12-5PM. $10 per person at each location (save $5 at each location with Passport).

Participating wineries include: Grand River Cellars, Debonné Vineyards, Cask 307, South River Vineyards, Kosicek Vineyards, Harpersfield Vineyard, Stonegait Winery, Rosabella Winery, The Winery at Spring Hill, Virant Family Winery, Laurello Vineyards, Ferranté Winery, Silver Crest Cellars, and Hundley Cellars.

Click here for additional details about the Total Eclipse Wine Trail.

Bunny Hop Wine & Cocktail Trail

Date: April 1, 2024 – April 30, 2024

Time: All-day

Join the members of The Grand River Valley on a trail to find the perfect wines to pair with your favorite Spring dishes with a chance to win a Grand River Valley Getaway when you complete the trail! –At Grand River Cellars, Debonne Vineyards, Cask 307, South River Vineyard, Red Eagle Distillery and Black Door Tavern, enjoy 2 wine samples* and an appetizer for $8 per person at each location. Try the featured signature cocktail/sangria at an additional cost. Pick up a trail card at any location and finish by April 30th to qualify for the drawing.

Click here for additional details about the Bunny Hop Wine & Cocktail Trail.

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