BRUNCH BY THE LAKE
SUNDAY, JULY 6
11AM - 3PM
CHARLES DALEY PARK
8 CHEFS, 8 WINERIES, 1 ULTIMATE LAKESIDE BRUNCH BATTLE
Set on the stunning shores of Lake Ontario, Brunch by the Lake brings together 8 of Niagara’s top chefs who’ll pair up with local wineries to compete in a Top Chef-style brunch battle, lakeside.
With your all-inclusive ticket, you’ll be tasked with sampling all eight indulgent brunch dishes paired with some of Niagara’s best wines, while soaking up the stunning views.
It’s no surprise this event has been ranked as the top Niagara Grape & Wine Festival event for the past two years.
Perfect food, great wine, stunning views—this is the brunch experience of the year.
Feeling fancy? Want the VIP experience?
Treat yourself and your friends to the VIP Experience, including reserved seating with linens and flowers for 6 guests, complete with a welcome bottle of Niagara Sparkling Wine.
2024 Champions return to defend their Brunch Battle Titles: Chef Andrew McLeod (Bolete) and Chef Erik Peacock (Wellington Court Restaurant). 2023 Champion Mitch Lamb (Revalee Brunch Cafe) is also returning for the 2025 Battle, along with 5 new contenders. All chefs select their favourite Niagara wine to pair with their dish.
Presented in partnership with:
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![Bolete + Westcott Vineyards]()
Bolete Westcott
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![Rise Above + Flat Rock Cellars]()
Rise Above Flat Rock
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![Megalomaniac]()
Megalomaniac
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![Smoke & Barrel + Sue-Ann Staff]()
Smoke & Barrel + Sue Ann
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![The Good Earth]()
The GoodEarth
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![Vineland Estates]()
Vineland Estates
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![The Olive Board + Redstone]()
Olive Board Redstone
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![Wellington Court + Malivoire]()
Wellington Court + Malivoire
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![Sparkling Wine & Mocktails]()
Spark Wine & Mocktail
BRUNCH BY THE LAKE FAQs
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More information will be provided to ticket holders by email in the case of inclement weather.
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There will be parking available on-site, including some accessible spaces. For questions about specific parking arrangements, please reach out to our Guest Services team at gabby@niagarawinefestival.com.
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The Niagara Grape & Wine Festival aims to prioritize accessibility at all of our events. Accessible parking is available at Charles Daley Park. Please note that this parking is limited and open to the public.
Concrete pathways are available for some of the area and accessible picnic tables are available. To access all chefs, some travel on grass areas is required.For further information please contact Guest Services - gabby@niagarawinefestival.com.
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Our Brunch by the Lake is a 19+ event. All guests must have ID and will be asked to go through a security checkpoint prior to entering the venue.
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Apart from premium VQA wine, there will be water, sparkling water, , mocktails and a hot coffee bar.
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Yes! We’ll have live musical performances throughout the event. More details coming soon!
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Unfortunately, pets are not permitted for this event.
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Yes!
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Chefs will have vegetarian options for all dishes, but the Festival cannot guarantee any other dietary considerations. Menus will be posted in early June - please review the menus before purchasing.