Shawangunk Wine Trail's "Summer Sip" at City Winery Hudson Valley
2025-07-13 11:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
Summer is heating up and so is the Hudson Valley’s wine and cider scene! Join the Shawangunk Wine Trail for its brand-new tasting event, Summer Sip, happening Sunday, July 13, 2025, from 11 AM to 5 PM at City Winery Hudson Valley, 23 Factory Street, Montgomery, NY.
This is not your average Sunday. It’s a full-on celebration of local wine, hard cider, live music, food and laid-back summer vibes!
What to Expect:
Summer Sip is part of City Winery’s free “Uncorked” Sunday concert series, featuring live music by the Dylan Doyle Trio, lawn games, and plenty of delicious food options—from wood-fired pizzas and burgers to crisp salads and sweet treats.
While the music and games are free for all to enjoy, wine and cider lovers won’t want to miss the exclusive tasting experience of Summer Sip in the wine garden!
Tasting tickets are just $25 and include:

A souvenir wine glass to sip from and take home.
Tastings from these award-winning Shawangunk Wine Trail members:

City Winery Hudson Valley
Quartz Rock Vineyard
Robibero Winery
Angry Orchard
Whitecliff Vineyard
Magnanini Winery
Brotherhood, America’s Oldest Winery
Christopher Jacobs Winery at Pennings Vineyards
Applewood Winery
​Warwick Valley Winery & Distillery

Special bottle and case discounts from participating wineries.
Points toward FREE tickets to the Wine Trail’s brand-new fall event and winter event.
A guided vineyard and wine cellar tour of the historic 1813 Worsted Mills building, now home to City Winery Hudson Valley.

Ticket Link: https://shawangunkwinetrail.ticketspice.com/shawangunk-wine-trails-summer-sips

2025 Lake Erie Regional Grape Program Grower Demo Day
2025-07-16 10:00 - 11:00
2025 Lake Erie Regional Grape Program Coffee Pot Meeting

July 16, 2025
10:00am
Grower Demo Day at CLEREL 6592 West Main Rd. Portland, NY 14769

Questions? 716-792-2800 or kjr45@cornell.edu
Learn more at https://lergp.cce.cornell.edu/events.php

2025 New York Wine Classic Awards Ceremony
2025-07-17 18:00 - 19:00
The 2025 New York Wine Classic Award winners will be honored on Thursday, July 17th at 6:00 PM EST in a live virtual ceremony hosted by Wanda Mann.
Organized annually by the New York Wine & Grape Foundation, the New York Wine Classic celebrates a diverse selection of world-class wines from producers within the State.
NYWGF has partnered again with the Beverage Testing Institute (BevTest) to judge wines submitted. Scores will be awarded by BevTest’s trained sensory panel comprised of beverage directors, sommeliers, top bartenders, retail buyers, and educators.

Top award winners will be announced live during a Virtual Awards Ceremony hosted by Wanda Mann held on Thursday, July 17th. Please register for our Virtual Awards Ceremony below.

Register Here!

New York Soil Health
2025-07-22, 2025-07-24, 2025-08-07, 2025-08-13, 2025-08-15, 2025-09-09
2025 Soil Health & Climate Resiliency
Field Days

Join the New York Soil Health team and partner organizations at a soil health field day! The statewide event series takes place April-September 2025.
More details and registration links for all events will be posted here as they become available.
Learn more at: www.newyorksoilhealth.org/fielddays

Upcoming Dates
July 22: Riverhead, NY (Long Island)
July 24: Aurora, NY (Cayuga County)
August 7: Seneca Falls, NY (Seneca County)
August 13: Andover (Allegany County)
August 15: Aurora, NY (Cayuga, County)
September 9: Union Springs, NY (Cayuga County)

2025 Lake Erie Regional Grape Program Coffee Pot Meeting
2025-07-23 10:00 - 11:00
2025 Lake Erie Regional Grape Program Coffee Pot Meeting

July 23, 2025
10:00am
Schulze Vineyards & Winery 2090 Coomer Rd. Burt, NY 14028

Questions? 716-792-2800 or kjr45@cornell.edu
Learn more at https://lergp.cce.cornell.edu/events.php

Niagara Wine & Food Festival
2025-07-26 - 2025-07-27
Tastings, bottle sales and more!
July 26 & 27
Join the Niagara Wine Trail wineries at the Niagara Wine & Food Festival in collaboration with the Seneca Beer & Wine Festival at the Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino in Niagara Falls, New York.
Choose from General Admission, VIP, or Designated Driver tickets.
General Admission Ticket Includes:

Coming soon

VIP Includes General Admission Ticket plus:

Coming soon

Designated Driver Ticket:

Coming soon

Participating Wineries:

TBA

Participating Local Vendors:

TBA

Tickets coming soon

Hours:
July 26: 12:00 – 5:00 pm
July 27: 12:00 – 4:00 pm
Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino
310 4th St, Niagara Falls, NY 14303

Maximizing Impact–Best Practices for Hosting FAM Trips & Events
2025-07-31 09:30 - 10:30
Thursday, July 31 · 9:30am EDT

Join us for a dynamic and practical webinar focused on how to make the most of familiarization (FAM) trips and events. Whether you’re planning to host media, trade, or a combination of both, this session will provide the tools you need to succeed.
Beth Cotenoff, DipWSET, and Marisa Jetter Wesoly of Teuwen – our domestic marketing partners – will guide you through the key elements of planning, hosting, and following up on FAM trips and events. Learn how to craft compelling experiences, manage logistics smoothly, and tell your story in ways that leave a lasting impression.
This webinar is ideal for wineries looking to elevate their marketing efforts, strengthen industry relationships, and drive greater visibility for New York wines.
Topics will include:

Structuring impactful itineraries for media and trade
Coordinating logistics and timing effectively
Crafting experiences that tell your unique story
Tips for meaningful follow-up and long-term engagement

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain expert insights and practical takeaways!

Learn more and register here!

Finger Lakes Grape Program Tailgate Meeting
2025-08-05 16:30 - 17:30
Finger Lakes Grape Program Tailgate Meeting

August 5
4:30 PM
Anthony Road Wine Company, 1020 Anthony Rd., Penn Yan NY 14527

Learn more at https://blogs.cornell.edu/flxgrapes/calendar_event/finger-lakes-grape-program-tailgate-meeting-schedule/

NYWGF Export Program: Japan Market Overview
2025-08-12 09:00 - 10:00
Japan Market Overview
Tuesday, August 12 | 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM EDT
After an exciting and productive year of activities in Japan, we are pleased to welcome back the Asahi Agency for an update on the market, and details about what is next on the agenda for the New York Wines Export Program in 2025-26! You are invited to come meet this expert team, including wine specialist & educator Takenori Beppu, J.S.A. Sommelier, WSET Diploma. Akiko Kurose, our lead strategic partner at Asahi Agency, will talk about the wine landscape in the market, what wines sell well, and discuss market-specific opportunities and challenges for the coming program year! Have your questions ready.
*All New York wineries are welcome to join us for these Market Overview Sessions, however, only current Export Program participants can participate in events after July 1st, 2025. If you have not already done so, please join the program or renew your participation today.
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Export Program: Western Europe Market Overview
2025-08-14 09:00 - 10:00
A “deep dive” into the Western Europe market and our effort to export New York Wines in 2025-26.
📅 Thursday, August 14 | 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM EDT
Our Western Europe team at Think Drink Global has had a very successful few years in the face of great challenges. We are proud to welcome them back to steward 2025-26 New York Wines programming in target markets within Western Europe. Join us for TDG’s overview and an update on opportunities (on-trade / off-trade) and what wines are selling well in the key markets – the UK, France, and Scandinavian countries will be covered. The team will talk through the planned activities for the year and, as always, please feel free to bring your specific questions!
*All New York wineries are welcome to join us for these Market Overview Sessions, however, only current Export Program participants can participate in events after July 1st, 2025. If you have not already done so, please join the program or renew your participation today.

Gone to the Dogs on the Seneca Lake Wine Trail
2025-08-18 - 2025-08-24
Gone to the Dogs Tasting Pass
We’re bringing together two things you love – dogs and wine – for a doggone great time on the Seneca Lake Wine Trail!
Over seven days – August 18-24, 2025 – passholders can enjoy visiting and sampling wines at 14 participating wineries, during each winery’s regular business hours. Your ticket includes wine tasting, dog biscuits, and a special bandana for your dog! You can come for a day or two, or spread your visits out over the entire event duration (though your ticket only entitles you to a tasting at each winery once).
The group size maximum for this event is 6 people.
Some of our participating wineries require or suggest reservations. If that is the case, you are responsible for making these in advance. Visit the Current Winery Offerings page to learn more about visiting the wineries and if reservations are needed.
Participating Wineries

Boundary Breaks
CK Cellars
Fruit Yard Winery
Fulkerson Winery
Hazlitt 1852 Vineyards
Idol Ridge Winery
J.R. Dill Winery
Lakewood Vineyards
Prejean Winery
Seneca Shore Wine Cellars
Toast Winery
Wagner Vineyards
White Springs Winery

Pricing and Ticket Information
Coming soon!

Learn more and register here!

Finger Lakes Grape Program Tailgate Meeting
2025-08-19 16:30 - 17:30
Finger Lakes Grape Program Tailgate Meeting

August 19
4:30 PM
680 Cellars, 3050 Swick Rd., Ovid NY 14521

Learn more at https://blogs.cornell.edu/flxgrapes/calendar_event/finger-lakes-grape-program-tailgate-meeting-schedule/

One Big Beautiful Bill: What the New Law Means for Wineries & Vineyards
2025-08-20 09:30 - 22:30
Wednesday, August 20, 2025 | 9:30 – 10:30 AM
Join us for an insightful session tailored specifically for wineries and vineyards. This webinar will explore the key tax-saving opportunities introduced by the newly enacted federal legislation, informally known as the One Big Beautiful Bill.
Our expert CPA partner from MMB+CO, Tony Sandonato, will break down how this legislation impacts the industry, with a focus on:

Enhanced bonus depreciation and Section 179 deductions
Expanded deductions for state and local income taxes (SALT)
Maximizing the Qualified Business Income (QBI) deduction
Strategic planning tips to optimize your tax position

This session will equip you with actionable insights to help you take full advantage of the latest tax provisions.
*This webinar is free to all NYWGF Members.
Be sure to register here!

Global NY Export Promotion Tour Webinar
2025-08-26 09:30 - 10:00
Learn more from the Empire State Development team about the Global NY Export Promotion Tour!
With representatives around the world and programs offering export funding and assistance, Global NY helps New York businesses enter or expand their presence in the global marketplace.
During the Global NY Export Promotion Tour, representatives from Global NY’s foreign offices in Africa, Australia, Canada, the Caribbean, China, Europe, India, Israel, Japan, Mexico, the Middle East, Singapore, South America, South Korea, Taiwan will embark on a trade promotion tour to ten regions of New York State from September 3rd to September 11th. Global New York is ESD’s international division which offers one-stop shopping to New York businesses that want to export globally.
At each stop, you will hear an overview of Global New York’s programs and hear from each representative as they present on their respective markets and take questions.
Companies will have the opportunity to schedule one-on-one consultations with the representatives following the presentations, but you must pre-register and receive email confirmation on your time slot based on your fit for our programs.

Register Here

Global NY Export Promotion Tour
2025-09-03 08:00 - 2025-09-11 17:00
Join Empire State Development for the Global NY Export Promotion Tour!
With representatives around the world and programs offering export funding and assistance, Global NY helps New York businesses enter or expand their presence in the global marketplace.
Representatives from Global NY’s foreign offices in Africa, Australia, Canada, the Caribbean, China, Europe, India, Israel, Japan, Mexico, the Middle East, Singapore, South America, South Korea, Taiwan will embark on a trade promotion tour to ten regions of New York State from September 3rd to September 11th. Global New York is ESD’s international division which offers one-stop shopping to New York businesses that want to export globally.
At each stop, you will hear an overview of Global New York’s programs and hear from each representative as they present on their respective markets and take questions.
Companies will have the opportunity to schedule one-on-one consultations with the representatives following the presentations, but you must pre-register and receive email confirmation on your time slot based on your fit for our programs.

Long Island
Wednesday, September 3, 7:30 am-12:30pm
Hilton Long Island/Huntington 598 Broadhollow Rd, Melville, NY 11747
New York City
Wednesday, September 3, 2:30 pm-7:30pm
New York Genome Center, 101 6th Ave New York, NY 10013
Mid-Hudson
Thursday, September 4, 7:30am-12:30pm
Double Tree by Hilton Poughkeepsie, 40 Civic Center Plaza, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
Capital District
Thursday, September 4, 2:30pm-7:30pm
UAlbany ETEC Building, Emerging Technology & Entrepreneurship Complex, 1220 Washington Ave, Albany, NY 12226
North Country
Friday, September 5, 9:30am-2:30pm
Lake Placid Conference Center, 2634 Main St, Lake Placid, NY 12946

Mohawk Valley
Monday, September 8, 9:30am-2:30pm
SUNY Polytechnic Institute, 100 Seymour Road Utica, NY 13502
Building Name: Student Center, Room: Multi-Purpose Room
Southern Tier
Tuesday, September 9, 9:30am-2:30pm
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Binghamton, 225 Water St, Binghamton, NY 13901
Central New York
Wednesday, September 10, 7:30am-2:30pm
Double Tree By Hilton Syracuse, 6301 State Route 298 East Syracuse, New York 13057
Finger Lakes
Wednesday, September 10, 2:30pm-7:30pm
RIT Inn & Conference Center, 5257 W Henrietta Rd, Henrietta, NY 14467
Western NY
Thursday, September 11, 9:30am-2:30pm
Buffalo State University, Burchfield Penney Art Center Auditorium, 1300 Elmwood Ave, Buffalo, NY 14222

All are welcome to join each event, but space is limited so please RSVP at the link https://esd.ny.gov/global-ny-trade-promotion-tour.

Hudson Valley Wine & Food Fest
2025-09-06 - 2025-09-07
Hudson Valley Wine Fest
Saturday, September 6th 2025
11am – 6pm
Sunday, September 7th 2025
11am – 5pm
Dutchess County Fairgrounds
6636 US-9, Rhinebeck, NY 12572

Hundreds of Vendors & Experiences
Embark on a tantalizing journey at the Hudson Valley Wine & Food Festival, boasting an impressive lineup of over 300 vendors offering a delightful variety of wineries, food trucks brimming with gourmet delights, exquisite fine arts and crafts, and an inviting beer tent experience. Enjoy demonstrations from professional chefs and mixologists, listen to live music, and enjoy the last days of summer in the Hudson Valley.

About the Festival
For more than 2 decades, the Hudson Valley Wine & Food Festival presented by WineRacks.com, has been one of New York’s premier showcases for New York Wineries & Gourmet Specialty Foods. Over the years, we’ve added a New York Craft Beers Pavilion as well as Distilleries, Hard Ciders, and more. Purchase lunch and other tasty snacks from our extensive Gourmet Food Truck Corral. Enjoy demonstrations from celebrity chefs and mixologists throughout each day of the festival at our demo stage.
Satisfy your cravings with all the Hudson Valley has to offer at the 24th Annual Hudson Valley Wine & Food Festival at the Dutchess County Fairgrounds on September 6th and 7th!

Learn more and register here!

New York Wines Export Program: Vietnam Market Overview
2025-09-10 09:00 - 10:00
Wednesday, September 10 · 9 – 10am EDT

After another exciting and productive year of activities in Vietnam, we are pleased to welcome our market representative, HOPSCOTCH Season (formerly SOPEXA) for an update on the market, and details about what plans are in the works for the New York Wines Export Program in 2025-26. This discussion centered around the wine landscape in the market, what wines sell well, and discussed market-specific opportunities and challenges for the coming program year.
*All New York wineries are welcome to join us for these Market Overview Sessions, however, only current Export Program participants can participate in events after July 1st, 2025. If you have not already done so, please join the program or renew your participation today.

Register Here

New York Soil Health
2025-09-11, 2025-09-16, 2025-09-23, 2025-09-24
2025 Soil Health & Climate Resiliency
Field Days

Join the New York Soil Health team and partner organizations at a soil health field day! The statewide event series takes place April-September 2025.
More details and registration links for all events will be posted here as they become available.
Learn more at: www.newyorksoilhealth.org/fielddays

Upcoming Dates
SEPTEMBER 9 | 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Union Springs, NY | Spruce Haven Farm (Cayuga County)
Topic: Biochar Production and Field Application
More info || REGISTER (FREE)
SEPTEMBER 11 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Fillmore, NY | Hinz-Sight Dairy Farm (Allegany County)
Topic: Soil Health
More Info || REGISTER (FREE)
SEPTEMBER 16 | 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Rochester, NY | Food link Community Farm (Monroe County)
Topic: Urban Soil Heath, Cover cropping
More Info || Register (FREE)
SEPTEMBER 23 | 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Corning & Bath, NY | Farm Tour (Steuben County)
Topic: Soil Health, Rotational Grazing, Silvopasture
SEPTEMBER 24 | 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM
Governors Island, NY | NY Climate Exchange (New York County)
Topic: urban ag climate resilience
OCTOBER 7 | 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Kerhonkson, NY | Kelder’s Farm (Ulster County)
Topic: Cover Crops and Soil Health

New York Wines Export Program: South Korea Market Overview
2025-09-17 09:00 - 10:00
Wednesday, September 17 · 9 – 10am EDT

After another exciting and productive year of activities in Vietnam, we are pleased to welcome our new market representative, Sohn’s Market Makers Ltd. for an update on the market, and details about what plans are in the works for the New York Wines Export Program in 2025-26. This discussion centered around the wine landscape in the market, what wines sell well, and discussed market-specific opportunities and challenges for the coming program year.
*All New York wineries are welcome to join us for these Market Overview Sessions, however, only current Export Program participants can participate in events after July 1st, 2025. If you have not already done so, please join the program or renew your participation today.

Register Here

Harvest the Hudson
2025-09-18 - 2025-09-28
September 18-28, 2025
Come for the wine, stay for the view. Celebrate the Hudson Valley’s cool-climate wines grown and made right here!
Taste award-winning Cab Franc, Riesling, Seyval Blanc & more!
From September 18-28, explore at your own pace and enjoy curated flights at each participating winery.

Register Here

Harvest Festival on the Niagara Wine Trail
2025-09-27 12:00 - 2025-09-28 17:00
Celebrate the harvest with local wines paired with seasonal foods
Saturday, September 27th and Sunday, September 28th
Take a self-guided tour along the Niagara Wine Trail this weekend and have some fun with your closest friends and loved ones.
Get inspiration for a night in or what to serve at your next dinner party with samples of a harvest themed appetizer, salad, soup, side dish, or dessert with your wine pairing at each participating member winery.

Wine tasting ticket includes:

Tasting of 3 wines from each participating winery location
A food sample to pair with your wine tasting from each winery
1 keepsake wine glass from your starting winery

Hours:
Saturday 12pm-5pm
Sunday 12pm-5pm

Register and learn more here!
