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COOL AS ICE GALA

NIAGARA PARKS POWER STATION | JANUARY 31, 2026 | 7PM-11PM

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AN UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCE

Our Cool As Ice Gala, formerly the Niagara Icewine Gala, is an all-inclusive showcase of Ontario’s finest flavours. For just $250 per person, enjoy a full evening of premium Niagara wine, Icewine cocktails and mocktails, locally-inspired culinary creations, live arts performances, and so much more. Grab your tux or your gown and prepare to dance the night away!

WINERY PARTNERS

Get ready to enjoy the best of Niagara’s wine country from our incredible winery partners. Showcasing a range of VQA wines, including our region’s celebrated Icewines, these renowned wineries are ready to dazzle you at the Cool as Ice Gala.

  • 180 Estate Winery

  • Bella Terra Vineyards

  • De Simone Vineyards

  • Harbour Estates Winery

  • Inniskillin Winery

  • Jackson-Triggs Niagara Estate

  • Konzelmann Estate Winery

  • Lakeview Wine Co

  • Magnotta Winery

  • Marynissen Estates

  • Niagara College Teaching Winery

  • Peller Estates Winery

  • Pillitteri Estates Winery

  • Queenston Mile Vineyard

  • Reif Estate Winery

  • Sue-Ann Staff Estate Winery

  • Trius Winery

  • Wayne Gretzky Estates

CULINARY PARTNERS

Prepare for an evening of premium farm-to-table fare from some of Niagara’s premier culinary creators. We’ve gathered talented chefs from across the region to put together a complete menu full of fresh ingredients and bold flavours.

SOCIAL GRACES WITH AFRIM PRISTINE
·       Warmed Swiss Raclette Cheese | Mini Potatoes | Cornichon | Cured French Sausage
·       Herb & Lemon Infused Whipped Ricotta | Aged Balsamic Drizzle | Crispy Prosciutto

TIDE & VINE
·       Fresh Shucked Canadian East Coast Oysters | Tide & Vine Signature Sauces | Icewine Granita (GF, DF)

 BOLETE RESTAURANT
·       Duck Rillette Crostini | Orange | Orange Glaze | Red Onion Jam | Pickled Mustard | Pecan | Thyme
·       Roasted Cauliflower | Parmesan Panko | Chili | Brown Butter | Caper | Parsley | Fried Hazelnut

 PHARMACII
·       Pork Kimchi Mandu – Traditional Korean-Style Pork Dumplings | Fermented Kimchi.  (DF)
·       Fresh Rolls with Fresh Vegetables | Peanut Dipping Sauce (Vegan, GF, DF)

 JACKSON-TRIGGS
·       Chorizo Tartlet | Butternut Squash Mostardo | Cranberry | Manchego
·       Scallop Crudo | Lime Ajo Blanco | Green Apple | Cilantro Mint Oil | Urfa Pepper (GF, DF)
·       Butternut Squash Shishito Tartlet | Ajo Blanco | Green Apple | Urfa Pepper (Vegetarian)

 NIAGARA PARKS
Special Charcuterie Display
·       Black Truffle Salami, Lamb Salami, Turkey Bresaola, Pingue Prosciutto, Chorizo, Salami al Prosciutto, Coppa, Nduja, Beef Bresaola, Celtic Blue, Black Truffle Dutch Gouda, Flower Station Ewe Milk, Smoked Chipotle Firm Ripened Cheese, Niagara Gold, Gunn’s Hill Brie, Nosy Goat
·       Artisan Breads Artisan Crisps, Focaccia, Baguette, Bagel Crisps
·       House Made Pickled Vegetables Turmeric Scented Cauliflower, Spicy Green Beans, Striped Baby Beets, Sweet & Tangy Zucchini, Cucumber Dills, Fennel, Olives
·       Jams & Mustards Cherry & Merlot Wine Jam, Bartlette Pear and Riesling Wine Jam, Triple Crunch Mustard, Old Smokey Mustard
·       Assorted Fruit Red & Green Grapes, Strawberries, Gooseberries, Blueberries
·       House Made Bites Chicken Liver Parfait Tarte with Almond Walnut Praline, Chocolate, Pistachio & Bee Pollen Foie Gras Lollipops, Lemon-Basil Marinated Bocconcini & Cherry Tomato Skewer, Strawberry & Gunn’s Hill Brie Skewer, Pingue Prosciutto & Honeydew, Nduja & Celtic Blue Bagel Crisps

 SMOKE & BARREL NIAGARA
·       Vidal Chicken Liver Parfait | Chicken Skin Chicharron | Bartlett Pear | Black Truffle Sourdough
·       Filipino Style Pacific Snapper Ceviche | Toasted Garlic | Icewine Pickled Ginger | Coconut | Birds Eye Chili | Cilantro

 THE RESTAURANT AT WAYNE GRETZKY ESTATE WINERY
·       18-Hour Smoked Beef Brisket Slider | Brioche Bun | Maple Whiskey BBQ Sauce | Crispy Onions
·       Smoke Korean Pork, Cheddar & Jalapeno Sausage | Smoked Kimchikraught | Gochujang Mustard

 RED GANACHE
·       Cheesecake Lollipop
·       White Chocolate Cranberry Mousse with Icewine Gelée
·       Choux à la crème (Raspberry cream puff with red crackling) 

 IZUMI SUSHI
·       Shrimp Tempura Hand Roll (GF, DF, Pescatarian)
·       Avocado Hand Roll (GF, DF, Vegan)
·       Imitation Crab Hand Roll (GF, DF, Pescatarian)

COOL AS ICE GALA FAQS

  • This year, we’re asking guests to dress in their best Wine Country Cocktail Formal. But this is no stuffy ballroom affair! The Power Station’s stony walls keep the space quite cool (likely in the 70° F / 21° C range), so the Cool As Ice Gala is your chance to show off your favourite wraps, scarves, and suit jackets.

     

    Guests who wish to participate in The Tunnel experience should be prepared with shoes that are suitable for walking, as it’s just under a 1 km walk each way. There will be a boot check on site, so you can make sure you have your most comfortable shoes and your dancing shoes ready to go all night long!

  • Your ticket price entitles you to an all-inclusive evening of fine wine, decadent culinary offerings, live performances, and so much more! Forget about arriving fashionably late, with interactive experiences like a dramatic 180-foot drop in a glass-lined elevator, a 2,200-foot-long tunnel to a one-of-a-kind Niagara Falls view, an interactive sound and light show, and stunning photo backdrops, you’ll want to take full advantage of every second between 7 and 11 pm.

    Don’t forget that your Cool As Ice Gala ticket includes event parking, a $30 value, as well as with access to the Power Station, you’re looking at over $75 in free perks!

  • Event parking is included in your ticket and can be found right next to the Niagara Parks Power Station, at the Falls Parking Lot.

  • The Niagara Parks Power Station is a fully accessible venue. There will be a wheelchair available for use inside on a first-come-first-serve basis. Seating is very limited inside the venue, but we are happy to make accommodations for anyone who requires them.

    Please exercise caution when attending if you have light sensitivities, as there will be light shows throughout the evening.

    Please contact gabby@niagarawinefestival.com for more details

  • While Niagara’s liquid gold will be the star of the show, our participating wineries will also be serving a variety of premium VQA wines throughout the evening. Wineries have been encouraged to bring an Icewine, a sparkling wine, and one of their best table wines for tastings.

    Additionally, guests can enjoy creative drinks from our Icewine cocktail bar for a unique twist on this iconic beverage!

  • This event does not include a sit-down dinner, but culinary offerings will be served throughout the night. The menu offerings are now posted.

  • While we can’t guarantee that we will be able to meet every guest’s dietary restrictions, there will be several vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options available. Please check the menus above and feel free to contact our team for more information prior to the event.

  • Guests can use local taxis or services such as Uber to and from the event location.

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