From NYC’s high-end galas to Finger Lakes wine trails and lakeside festivals, New York’s wine scene in 2025 offers world-class experiences across every corner of the Empire State. Here’s a curated list of the top 20 wine and vineyard events to sip, swirl, and savor this year—with all the travel-ready details.
1. New York City Wine & Food Festival – NYC
When: October 15–19, 2025
Where: Manhattan & Brooklyn venues
Experience: 80+ epicurean and wine events (e.g. “Blue Moon Burger Bash”, rooftop tastings), celebrity chefs, charity-driven experiences.
Amenities: Indoor/outdoor spaces, food booths, restrooms.
Parking & Transit: Multiple local garages, EV charging, free ferries from Wall Street.
Hotels: Nearby options include Wall Street Hotel, Hilton Chelsea, DoubleTree.
2. Decanter Fine Wine Encounter – NYC
When: June 7, 2025
Where: Manhatta, FiDi
Experience: One-day luxury tasting with ultra-premium wines, masterclasses, winemaker meet-and-greets.
Amenities: Seated masterclasses, elegant tasting rooms, coat check.
Parking: Paid nearby garages.
Hotels: Millennium Downtown, Club Quarters, Hyatt Centric.
3. The New York Wine Experience – NYC
When: Spring 2025 (TBD)
Where: Midtown Manhattan
Experience: Wine Spectator–hosted black‑tie gala, top-scored wines, industry seminars.
Amenities: VIP lounges, catered tasting areas.
Hotels: Grand Hyatt, Marriott Marquis, New York Hilton Midtown.
4. Finger Lakes Wine Festival – Watkins Glen
When: July 2025 (TBD)
Where: Watkins Glen International Raceway
Experience: Weekend of tastings, live music, cooking demos, wine slushies, showcasing 90+ wineries.
Amenities: Onsite camping, food trucks, portable toilets.
Parking: Free onsite car/RV parking.
Stays: B&Bs, Watkins Glen Harbor Hotel.
5. F.L.X. Summer Fest – Finger Lakes
When: July 19, 2025
Where: The Glen
Experience: Wine stations, BBQ, DJs (relaxed festival vibe).
Amenities: Lawn areas, shaded seating, onsite restrooms.
Parking: Lots at The Glen.
Stays: Geneva On The Lake, Watkins Glen Inn.
6. Adirondack Wine & Food Festival – Lake George
When: June 28–29, 2025
Where: Charles R. Wood Park
Experience: 120+ taste options, chef demos, VIP lakefront boat party.
Amenities: VIP lounge, shaded tents, portable restrooms.
Parking: Nearby municipal lots.
Hotels: Courtyard Marriott, Fort William Henry Hotel.
7. Hudson Valley Wine & Food Festival – Rhinebeck
When: September 6–7, 2025
Where: Dutchess County Fairgrounds
Experience: 300+ vendors, tastings, live demos, craft spirits.
Amenities: Picnic/raft tables, shaded areas, restrooms.
Parking: Onsite lots.
Stays: Mirbeau Inn, Beekman Arms.
8. Syracuse Wine Festival – Syracuse
When: April 19, 2025
Where: Oncenter Convention Center
Experience: Unlimited pours, photo booths, DJ-curated vibes.
Amenities: Indoor seating, restrooms.
Parking: Onsite garage + street parking.
Hotels: Sheraton University, Marriott Syracuse Downtown.
9. Naples Grape Festival – Naples, Finger Lakes
When: October 2025 (TBD)
Where: Village of Naples
Experience: Concord grape pies, grape-stomp contests, folk music, wine tent.
Amenities: Shaded patios, rest areas, food stalls.
Parking: Community lots + shuttle.
Stays: Local inns & lodges.
10. Cayuga Lake Wine & Herb Festival – Cayuga
When: Apr 25–27 & May 2–4, 2025
Where: Cayuga Lake Trail
Experience: Wine pairings with starter herb kits along scenic lakeside wineries.
Amenities: Maps provided, restrooms at wineries.
Parking: At each participating winery.
Accommodations: Inns of Aurora, trail Airbnbs.
11. Mountain Jam Wine Garden – Highmount, Catskills
When: June 20–22, 2025
Where: Belleayre Mountain
Experience: Wine garden at the iconic Mountain Jam music festival, paired with sweeping scenic views and live performances.
Amenities: Onsite restrooms, shaded vendor areas, lawn seating.
Parking: Shared music-fest lots.
Stays: Festival camping, local Catskills lodges.
12. 516 Day – Long Island Wine Celebration
When: May 16, 2025
Where: Oyster Bay & Nassau County venues
Experience: Area-code celebration with $5.16 wine specials, exclusive new-release bottles, and winery-hosted tastings.
Amenities: Standard tasting room facilities.
Parking: Plenty of winery and street parking within the 516 zone.
Stays: Boutique inns and waterfront guesthouses.
13. Taste of Buffalo – Buffalo Wine Pavilion
When: July 12–13, 2025
Where: Niagara Square, Buffalo
Experience: Region’s largest food festival featuring a Western NY wine pavilion highlighting local vineyards.
Amenities: Food booths, available seating, portable restrooms.
Parking: Nearby garages and street parking.
Hotels: Buffalo Marriott, Hyatt Regency Buffalo.
14. Canandaigua Wine & Culinary Center Events
When: Year‑round (peaks in summer/fall)
Where: Canandaigua Lake
Experience: Winemaker dinners, tasting seminars, culinary workshops in a state-of-the-art center.
Amenities: Tasting room restrooms, indoor seating.
Parking: Large dedicated onsite lot.
Stays: Lakeside inns, B&Bs, glamping options nearby.
15. Belvedere & World Wine Tasting – NYC
When: Mid‑2025 (TBD)
Where: Manhattan venue
Experience: A walk-around tasting featuring 800+ wines, DJs, food bites, and a sleek, social atmosphere.
Amenities: Cocktail booths, lounge seating, restroom access.
Parking: Paid garages within walking distance.
Hotels: Marriott Marquis, W New York – Times Square.
16. NYC Winter Wine & Food Festival
When: March 8, 2025
Where: Midtown Manhattan
Experience: A cozy indoor tasting with 100+ wines, jazz lounges, and elegant small-plate pairings.
Amenities: Heated venue, sit-down areas, restrooms.
Parking: Nearby commercial garages.
Hotels: Grand Hyatt New York, Westin Times Square.
17. Great Wines World – NYC
When: 2025 (TBD)
Where: Manhattan venue
Experience: James Suckling hosts a global tasting of 200+ elite wines with food pairing stations.
Amenities: Upscale lounges, tasting tables, restrooms.
Parking: Paid nearby.
Hotels: Midtown upscale options.
18. Finger Lakes Riesling Festival – Canandaigua
When: Late summer 2025 (TBD)
Where: Canandaigua City Pier
Experience: A lakeside showcase of Rieslings with wine talks, food trucks, and scenic views.
Amenities: Restroom trailers, shaded tasting tents.
Parking: Pier municipal lots.
Stays: Lakeview inns, motels, charming Airbnb cottages .
19. Niagara Wine Trail Harvest Festival
When: Fall 2025 (TBD)
Where: Niagara Wine Trail (various wineries)
Experience: Barrel tastings, grape-stomping, autumn-themed pairings, and live music.
Amenities: Vary by stop; restrooms and seating standard.
Parking: Winery-specific lots with supplemental overflow.
Stays: Niagara-on-the-Lake lodges, Falls hotels.
20. Finger Lakes Wine Country Trail Events
When: Year‑round with seasonal highlights
Where: Seneca, Cayuga & Keuka Lakes
Experience: Passport weekends, harvest celebrations, themed pairings (cheese, chocolate, holiday), vineyard tours.
Amenities: Winery restrooms, tasting rooms, indoor seating.
Parking: Onsite winery.
Stays: Bed & breakfasts, vineyard guesthouses, glamping sites .
🍷 Final Thoughts
With wine trail weekends, urban tasting galas, serene boat-side festivals, and harvest celebrations, New York’s 2025 wine events offer a rich tapestry of flavors, locations, and elegance. These entries provide everything—from venue logistics and lodging suggestions to parking and restroom accessibility—to make planning effortless.
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