Winter WineFest 2022

Ontario's Coolest Winter Festival Returns to the Niagara Benchlands

Brace for… SIP’SATIONAL BEVERAGES

• Sip local award-winning wine, beer, cider, and cocktails in our charming winter village
• ‘NEW’ Warm-Up and sample local Taste Maker favourites at our Best of the Benchlands Bar

Brace for… CULINARY DELIGHTS

• Sample the season’s best – enjoy a variety of delights from the Benchlands’ top chefs and tastiest artisans

Brace for… HOLIDAY SHOP TIL’ YOU DROP!

• ‘NEW’ Ho’ Ho’ Ho’ Holiday Artisan Market featuring local artisans and craft vendors.
• ‘NEW’ Purchase your festival sips at our first-ever Benchlands Bottle Shop

Brace For… ENTERTAINMENT

• Live entertainment line-up coming soon!
• ‘New’ A Not-So-Silent Night After Party in the Ball’s Falls Historic barn

Brace for… FAMILY FUN

• Children’s craft and vintage toy experiences
• Campfire and s’mores galore!
• Heritage displays and demonstrations
• Family outdoor adventure programs such as guided hikes, snowshoeing (conditions permitting), winter science experiments, and scavenger hunts

Brace for … THREE DAYS OF WINTER FUN!

Friday, December 9 –Sparkle & Shine

Break out the glitter, sequins, and your holiday season blingy best, to do your part to help make the first night of Winter WineFest the brightest one yet!

• 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm, A Starry Night VIP Reception *Invited guests only
• 7:00 pm, Holiday Comfort Classics Workshop – Enjoy a selection of local creamery favourites paired with bubbly Benchlands' Sparkling Wines. Consider this your cheat sheet for your next holiday gathering. *Additional fees apply.

Saturday, December 10 – Let’s Get Cozy!

Show off your favourite faux furs, woolly winter mittens, and the toastiest holiday knits as day two of Winter WineFest heats up the Niagara Benchlands.

• 2:00 pm, Shake-Up this Season’s Cocktail List- A hands-on workshop where guests will learn to whip up delicious and easy holiday cocktails that are sure to be a hit this holiday season. *Additional fees apply.
• 4:00 pm, The Annual Golden Blunnies Barrel Rolling Championship Returns! A heated competition featuring the Benchlands' top winemakers, brew masters, and distillers.
• 8:00 pm, A Not-So-Silent Night After Party in the Ball’s Falls Historic barn. *Additional fees apply.

Sunday, December 11 – Catch the Holiday Spirit!

We can’t wait to celebrate this most-festive day of Winter WineFest with you! Be sure to sport your best ugly holiday garb and you could win the grand prize, in our first-ever Holiday Cheermeister competition.

• 2:00 pm Icewine & Chill Anyone? – A sip-and-learn workshop where guests will get a chance to taste the Benchlands’ coolest winter wine tradition; Icewine! *Additional fees apply.
• 5:00 pm, Let it Glow Dance Company presents a Glow in the Dark Dance Spectacular featuring elite youth dancers from across the Niagara Region.

All Weekend Long - Tis’ the Season for Giving

Share a monetary donation or donation of any ‘new’ winter clothing item and your kindness will earn you a ballot to enter to win a Benchlands swag bag filled with local holiday favourites.

Learn More

For more information about this year's festival and schedule, please visit winterwinefest.ca

Terms & Conditions

*Rain or Shine Event. All sales are final. Please review our full Winter Winefest 2022 Terms & Conditions before purchasing your ticket or arriving onsite at the festival.