BRUNCH BY THE LAKE POSTPONED TO SUNDAY, AUGUST 16
Due to recent unpredictable weather conditions—including flash storms, severe winds, heavy rain, lightning, and the potential for falling trees and branches—we've made the difficult decision to postpone Brunch by the Lake to Sunday, August 16. The safety of our guests, partners, volunteers, and staff is our top priority.
All tickets will be automatically honoured on the new date, and the event will feature the same delicious brunch menu, wineries, lakeside setting, and interactive experience.
Guests unable to attend may exchange their tickets at a 2:1 value for a Summer Sippers Discovery Pass or Fall Discovery Pass by contacting Tina at tinam@niagarawinefestival.com by July 10. An indoor rain plan will also be in place for August 16 to help ensure the event can proceed rain or shine.
8 CHEFS, 8 WINERIES, 1 ULTIMATE LAKESIDE BRUNCH BATTLE
Sunday, August 16 | 11:00am - 3:00pm
Charles Daley Park, Lincoln ON
Set against the breathtaking shoreline of Lake Ontario, Brunch by the Lake returns as one of the most anticipated culinary experiences of the Niagara Grape & Wine Festival.
Eight of Niagara’s top chefs team up with leading local wineries in a spirited, Top Chef–style brunch battle—each pairing bringing bold flavours, creative plates, and serious brunch bragging rights.
Taste your way through all eight chef-crafted dishes, each perfectly paired with a Niagara wine, while enjoying sweeping lake views and a relaxed late-summer atmosphere that feels like a celebration from the first bite to the last sip.
It’s no wonder this event has been ranked the #1 Niagara Grape & Wine Festival experience for the past three years.
Want to take it up a notch?
Elevate your day with the VIP Experience, featuring reserved lakeside seating for 6 guests, elegant table settings with linens and floral accents, and a welcome bottle of Niagara Sparkling Wine to start your experience in style.
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BRUNCH BY THE LAKE
Taste, sip, and vote at Niagara's most delicious brunch battle. Enjoy 8 chef-crafted brunch and wine pairings, a welcome sparkling wine, mimosa bar, and stunning lakeside views in the heart of Niagara's Benchlands.
Your ticket includes 8 brunch dishes with wine pairings, a welcome glass of sparkling wine, a mimosa bar, and unlimited creative mocktails.$110 per person
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VIP TABLE FOR 6
Upgrade your brunch crew's experience with a reserved table for six featuring premium seating, elegant linens, fresh florals, and a complimentary mimosa kit. The perfect way to brunch in style by the lake.
Your ticket includes the Brunch by the Lake experience for 6 guests plus luxe, reserved seating.
$750 per table (6 guests)
WHICH ONE WILL YOU VOTE FOR?
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SOUTHERN-FRIED CHICKEN, BISCUITS AND GRAVY WITH VINELAND ESTATES BUBBLY BLOSSOM ROSÉ
Southern Fried Chicken with a Handmade Buttermilk Biscuit, Sausage Gravy, Seedling Salad and Lemon Truffle Vinaigrette
Vegetarian Option Available
VINELAND ESTATES WINERY RESTAURANT Chef George Ward
VINELANE ESTATES WINERY Bubbly Blossom Rosé -
SALMON-LOVERS POKE BOWL WITH 180 ESTATE RIESLING
Salmon Lovers Poke Bowl with Sushi Rice, Salmon Sashimi, Fresh Vegetables, Seaweed Salad, Apple-Yuzu Dressing
Gluten-Free and Dairy-Free. Vegetarian | Vegan Option Available
ISUMI SUSHI Chef James Gu
180 ESTATE WINERY 2023 Riesling -
NIAGARA GOLD & BACON GRILLED CHEESE WITH FLAT ROCK SPECIAL EDITION TWISTED
Ultimate Brunch Grilled Cheese with Upper Canada Cheese Co. Niagara Gold, Double Smoked Bacon, Curried Ketchup and Kettle Chips
Vegetarian Option Available
UPPER CANADA CHEESE Chef Tom Wellman
FLAT ROCK CELLARS 2023 Special Edition Twisted -
“WIDE AWAKE” SHRIMP TOSTADA WITH MEGALOMANIAC SPARKLING PERSONALITY ROSÉ
Wide Awake” Shrimp Tostada: Argentinian Shrimp with Revalee’s “Wide Awake” Cocktail (cold-pressed orange, grapefruit, lemon, lime, and mango juices, Dillon’s Vodka), Avocado Smash, Lincoln Strawberry and Green Tomato Salsa, Roasted Poblano Crema and Tajin
Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free. Vegetarian Option Available
MEGALOMANIC FOOD + DRINK Chef Marco Rodrigues
MEGALOMANIC WINES Sparkling Personality Rosé -
BLACK TRUFFLE CROQUE MONSIEUR WITH SUE-ANN STAFF ESTATE WINERY WINDSOCK ROSÉ
Black Truffle Croque Monsieur with House-Smoked Ham and Gruyère on Griddled Sourdough, Black Truffle Bechamel, White Wine Dijon, Garden Herb Salad
Vegetarian Option and Gluten-Free Option Available
SMOKE & BARREL NIAGARA Chef Tim MacKiddie
SUE-ANN STAFF ESTATE WINERY 2018 Windsock Rosé -
BRUNCH BRISKET, EGG & CHEDDAR BISCUIT WITH CREEKSIDE BACKYARD BUBBLY
Irreverent Brunch Brisket Biscuit with Fried Egg, Cheddar, Slow-Braised Brisket and Spicy Maple Drizzle
Vegetarian Option and Gluten-Free Option Available
THE DECK AT CREEKSIDE Chef Andrew Smith
CREEKSIDE ESTATE WINERY 2024 Backyard Bubbly -
SMOKED SALMON TARTINE WITH REDSTONE VINEYARD ROSÉ
Smoked Salmon Tartin with House Smoked Salmon Mousse, Crispy Focaccia, Pickled Red Onion and Local Herbs
Vegetarian Option and Dairy-Free Option Available
BRINDLE FOOD CO. Chef Carlos de Veyra
REDSTONE WINERY 2025 Redstone Vineyard Rosé -
ULTIMATE FRENCH TOAST WITH MALIVOIRE MUSQUE SPRITZ
Challah French Toast with Lemon Basil Curd, Blueberry Gel, Pickled Blueberries and Maple Honecomb
Vegetarian.
WANDERING SPIRITS Chef Patrick Crough
MALIVOIRE WINE CO. 2025 Musque Spritz
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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This event is capturing photos and/or video for the purposes of promotional marketing and advertising. By entering this event site, I grant permission to the Town of Lincoln, the Niagara Grape and Wine Festival, its affiliates and persons acting for or through them, now and forever, the right to use, reproduce and / or distribute images, sound recordings and video recordings of me (or my child).I understand these photographs or recordings will be used to promote the Town of Lincoln and its activities, services or programs. I understand the items indicated as ‘yes’ above may be used for an indefinite period of time. I agree to these conditions.
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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.