Winter Wine Weekend Feb 27 - 28, 2026 - 6th Annual - Harrisonburg, VA
A weekend of indulgence, discovery and unforgettable moments with fellow wine enthusiasts from beginners to connoisseurs! Choose event(s).
All listed events are available to purchase individually while tickets last. For a limited time, Save 10% on Grand Tasting tickets by using code: SAVE10 or save 20% instantly on the 4-pack!
List of Winter Wine Events:
Friday, February 27
- Winemakers' Panel | 5 pm | Led by area wine experts
- Wine-paired Dinner featuring Fritz Winery MENU | 6:30 pm | Chef Tassie Pippert
Saturday, February 28
- THE GRAND TASTING (16 participating wineries) | 11 am - 5 pm
- Four Experiential Learning Classes | 10 am, 11:30 am, 1 pm, 3 pm
- Bubbles & Sweets Dessert Reception | 8 pm
Sunday, February 29
- Brunch* | 9 am - 2 pm | Monty's
*Please note Sunday Brunch is not a ticketed event; however, reservations are strongly encouraged. Sunday Brunch reservations can be made here.
ROOM PACKAGES are available at Hotel Madison that include discounted accommodations as well as discounted ticket(s) to the Friday Winemakers' Panel and Saturday's Grand Tasting event. Visit Winter Wine Weekend Room Package to make your reservation.
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Ages 21+ Tickets can only be purchased by or for those age 21 or older. ID will be checked at the event.
REFUNDS: Event tickets purchased through Eventbrite are REFUNDABLE (less fees) up to 30 days before the event through Eventbrite only. For a room package, please visit our website page for information on the cancellation policy.
For complete details, visit Winter Wine Weekend 2026. Also, follow our Facebook and Instagram to enjoy event-related posts leading up to the weekend!
A weekend of indulgence, discovery and unforgettable moments with fellow wine enthusiasts from beginners to connoisseurs! Choose event(s).
All listed events are available to purchase individually while tickets last. For a limited time, Save 10% on Grand Tasting tickets by using code: SAVE10 or save 20% instantly on the 4-pack!
List of Winter Wine Events:
Friday, February 27
- Winemakers' Panel | 5 pm | Led by area wine experts
- Wine-paired Dinner featuring Fritz Winery MENU | 6:30 pm | Chef Tassie Pippert
Saturday, February 28
- THE GRAND TASTING (16 participating wineries) | 11 am - 5 pm
- Four Experiential Learning Classes | 10 am, 11:30 am, 1 pm, 3 pm
- Bubbles & Sweets Dessert Reception | 8 pm
Sunday, February 29
- Brunch* | 9 am - 2 pm | Monty's
*Please note Sunday Brunch is not a ticketed event; however, reservations are strongly encouraged. Sunday Brunch reservations can be made here.
ROOM PACKAGES are available at Hotel Madison that include discounted accommodations as well as discounted ticket(s) to the Friday Winemakers' Panel and Saturday's Grand Tasting event. Visit Winter Wine Weekend Room Package to make your reservation.
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Ages 21+ Tickets can only be purchased by or for those age 21 or older. ID will be checked at the event.
REFUNDS: Event tickets purchased through Eventbrite are REFUNDABLE (less fees) up to 30 days before the event through Eventbrite only. For a room package, please visit our website page for information on the cancellation policy.
For complete details, visit Winter Wine Weekend 2026. Also, follow our Facebook and Instagram to enjoy event-related posts leading up to the weekend!
Good to know
Highlights
- ages 21+
- In person
Refund Policy
Location
Hotel Madison & Shenandoah Valley Conference Center
710 S. Main Street
Harrisonburg, VA 22801
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Agenda
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Winemakers' Panel | Friday
Join us for an engaging and hour long informal Winemakers’ Panel, where several local wine experts and Shenandoah Cup winners—both past and present—share their stories, insights, and some favorite vintages. Hear firsthand how great wines are crafted, enjoy lively conversation, and discover the passion behind every bottle. Price includes your choice of one of four featured wines so you can sip as you learn. It’s an inspiring, down-to-earth event that celebrates the region’s best winemaking talent. Bring your questions!
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Wine-Pairing Dinner | Friday
SEATS ARE FILLING QUICKLY! Step underground for an unforgettable evening of wine, food, and storytelling. Join us for A Journey Through the Wine Cave, a four-course wine-paired dinner showcasing the acclaimed wines of Fritz Underground Winery, an artisan, family-run estate from Sonoma County’s Dry Creek Valley. Guided by Monty's renowned chef and wine specialist Tassie Pippert, this thoughtfully curated four-course dinner is designed to complement the underground elegance of Fritz Winery’s wines, each chosen to elevate every bite and sip.
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THE GRAND TASTING in the Shenandoah Ballroom | 16 wineries | Saturday
A highlight of the weekend, complete with souvenier wine glass & passport, music, wine-related vendors, food offerings & more! Enjoy sampling wine from 16 wineries and meeting the experts.