New York Wines

Sips and Spells on the Cayuga Lake Wine Trail
2026-10-31 10:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
Saturday, October 31, 2026 | 10 AM–5 PM | $65 per person
Come for the wine. Stay for the magic.
Step into a moody, fall-inspired day where wine meets a touch of magic on the Cayuga Lake Wine Trail.
Sips & Spells is a limited-capacity, curated experience designed to celebrate the shift from harvest season into the cozier months ahead. Throughout the day, guests will travel winery to winery enjoying enchanting tasting experiences, seasonal touches, and subtle witchy elements woven throughout the trail.
Tickets are $65 per person, or $60 for guests choosing the non-alcoholic “potion” experience.
Each ticket includes:
• A gathering bag to collect your seasonal goodies
• A spellbinding souvenir wine glass
• A curated item from each winery to build your own autumn-inspired collection
• A bewitching wine tasting experience at every stop — featuring themed tastings, potion-inspired cocktails, or a mix of both
• Live roaming performances by Witches of Water’s Edge
Guests will fill their gathering bags throughout the day with thoughtfully selected take-home items such as dried herbs, candles, spices, tea blends, crystals, and other cozy seasonal elements. The result is a personalized collection inspired by the atmosphere, scents, and magic of fall.
Guests choosing the non-alcoholic experience will enjoy handcrafted “potion” mocktails at each winery in place of wine tastings, while still receiving the full event experience, souvenir glass, collectible items, and seasonal goodies throughout the trail.
Throughout the event, guests will also encounter live performances from Witches of Water’s Edge, a local performance dance troupe whose work supports advocacy and awareness efforts benefiting Safe Harbors of the Finger Lakes. As part of this partnership, $10 from every ticket sold will directly support their fundraising and advocacy efforts for survivors of domestic violence.
With its moody autumn aesthetic, magical details, and thoughtfully curated experiences, Sips & Spells offers an elevated and unforgettable way to celebrate the season along the Cayuga Lake Wine Trail.

Learn more and register here!

Cornell Cooperative Extension 2026 NYS Agritourism Conference
2026-11-04 - 2026-11-05
November 4 & 5, 2026
If you are looking for practical guidance that goes beyond theory, the 2026 New York State Agritourism Conference is designed to help farms build and strengthen successful visitor experiences. The conference features expert-led sessions, peer learning, and real-world examples focused on expanding direct sales, education, hospitality, and entertainment offerings.
While geared toward New York State farms starting or growing an agritourism operation, the conference is also valuable for educators, public officials, and tourism professionals interested in supporting agritourism across the state. Attendees will leave with actionable ideas and meaningful connections to support future growth.

LOCATION:
Cornell AgriTech

630 W North Street, Geneva, NY 14456

Learn More and Register at: https://nyagritourismconference.com/

Handcrafted Holiday on Keuka Lake Wine Trail
2026-11-14 10:00 - 17:00
Saturday, November 14th, 2026

10:00 am – 5:00 pm

To us, the holidays are a season of gathering — and that’s what this event encompasses.
Raise your glasses and your spirits with your favorite people as you take a self-guided tour of our member wineries. Our hope is that you leave feeling refreshed and ready for the holidays – and hopefully some wine for upcoming parties and gifting!
While you won’t be doing any holiday crafting, you will be introduced to what handcrafted means in our world. When we say our wines are handcrafted, we mean they’re made with care, intention, and a personal touch at every step. From tending the vines to harvesting the grapes and guiding the winemaking process.
Handcrafting often means hand-picking grapes at just the right moment, working in small batches, and making decisions based on taste, experience, and passion. It’s about letting the unique character of each vineyard and vintage shine through, so every bottle tells a story. You’ll probably hear reference the word terroir (pronounced tare -WAHr).
During this event, enjoy a unique, specially-prepared experience at each winery. This immersive and experiential event goes beyond a regular tasting room experience. This is not just your average tasting! Experiences range from owner/winemaker-led tastings, behind-the-scenes discussions, vertical tastings, tasting unreleased wines, and more.
Enjoy wine samples and holiday inspired food pairings curated by Lake Life Catering.
Participating Wineries: Keuka Spring Vineyards, Agricolae Estate Winery by Ravines, Weis Vineyards, Domaine LeSeurre Winery, Hill Hill Winery, and Vineyard View Winery.
Learn More and Register Here

November Deck the Halls on the Seneca Lake Wine Trail: Weekend 1
2026-11-20 - 2026-11-22
Celebrate the holiday season with Deck the Halls on the Seneca Lake Wine Trail!

During this event, you’ll enjoy a self-guided tour of participating Seneca Lake Wine Trail wineries decked out for the holiday season, sampling delicious wine and food pairings, and collecting ornaments at each stop.
This event sells out every year! Get your tickets early to avoid disappointment!
Have questions about how our events work? CLICK HERE to view answers to frequently asked questions.
Friday, November 20, 2026: 12pm – 5pm
Saturday, November 21, 2026: 10am – 5pm
Sunday, November 22, 2026: 10am – 5pm
Tickets are good for all three days. We encourage you to spread your winery visits out. You must begin at your chosen starting winery, but then you can visit wineries in any order you choose, visiting each winery once throughout the course of the weekend.
This is for the first weekend of Deck the Halls – we host two separate weekends for this event. Be sure to select the correct one as tickets cannot be exchanged between the two.
Register and learn more here!

December Deck the Halls on the Seneca Lake Wine Trail: Weekend 2
2026-12-04 - 2026-12-06
Celebrate the holiday season with Deck the Halls on the Seneca Lake Wine Trail!

During this event, you’ll enjoy a self-guided tour of participating Seneca Lake Wine Trail wineries decked out for the holiday season, sampling delicious wine and food pairings and collecting ornaments at each stop.
Looking for event recipes? CLICK HERE to see the 2025 Recipe Book.
This event sells out every year.
Have questions? CLICK HERE to view answers to frequently asked questions.
Friday, December 4, 2026: 12pm – 5pm
Saturday, December 5, 2026: 10am – 5pm
Sunday, December 6, 2026: 10am – 5pm
Tickets are good for all three days. We encourage you to spread your winery visits out. You must begin at your chosen starting winery, but then you can visit wineries in any order you choose, visiting each winery once throughout the course of the weekend.
This is for the *second weekend* of Deck the Halls – we host two separate weekends for this event. Be sure to select the correct one as tickets cannot be exchanged between the two.

Learn more and register here!

Holiday Happening on the Niagara Wine Trail
2026-12-05 - 2026-12-06
December 5 & 6, 2026
More information will be available in the coming months!
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Christmas Around the World 2026 on the Lake Ontario Wine Trail
2026-12-06 - 2026-12-07
Save the Date!!! Christmas Around the World December 5th & 6th!
It’s the best time of the year and time for our favorite event…Christmas Around the World back this December 6th & 7th!
Travel the Lake Ontario Wine Trail this holiday season for our annual holiday tour. Celebrate the season with festive pairings of wine, spirits, and ciders with foods from around the world. Each participant will represent a different country, pairing traditional holiday dishes with local award-winning wines, spirits and ciders. All pairings offer unique flavors for guests to experience. There will be plenty of fun, food, and holiday shopping for all to enjoy.
This event is held from 11 AM to 6 PM on Saturday and Sunday. This is a self-guided tour; you have both days to finish the event (but one redemption at each location, not one redemption per day)
Due to limited space in tasting rooms, reservations for groups of 8 or more are required. Not all locations can accommodate large groups. Please email us at contactus@lakeontariowinetrail.com to send us your itinerary.
If you have questions regarding this event please email us at contactus@lakeontariowinetrail.com. We hope to see you on the Trail!
Learn More and Register Here
