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KICK OFF SUMMER “NIAGARA STYLE” AT THE WINE COUNTRY TAILGATE PARTY
It’s a flavour-packed preview of summer 2026, with bold wines, crave-worthy bites, and a sunset backdrop that’s pure magic. Your all-inclusive ticket gives you unlimited access to wine tastings and delicious food, allowing you to explore the best of Niagara’s flavours at your own pace, all evening long. Add in the unbeatable vibe - live country music on the amphitheatre stage, dancing, and a crowd that comes ready to celebrate—and it’s no wonder this event sells out every year.
Eat, sip, and party among the vines—this is one summer bash you won’t want to miss.
Want an even better experience? For just $10 return, the Wine Country Shuttle provides easy round-trip transportation to the Wine Country Tailgate Party from St. Catharines, Niagara Falls, Welland, and Lincoln—so you can leave the driving to us, relax on the highway, and focus on the fun in the vineyards; advance booking is required by June 20th.
NEW!! Joining us from the GTA or Hamilton? Grab the NEW Ultimate Wine Country Saturday Bundle. This is your all-in Niagara Saturday—no driving, no planning, just a full day of wine country at its absolute best. Depart from Union Station or Burlington GO and settle into a luxury mini-coach with water and snacks onboard. Your day includes entry to the Wine Country Tailgate Party plus a curated 3-stop Discovery Pass featuring some of the most sought-after wine and food pairings of the year. Saturday, June 27 only.
WINE. DINE. KICK UP YOUR BOOTS.
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YOUR FAVOURITE SUMMER SIPPERS
22 of Niagara’s most popular wineries pouring 50+ wines, plus cocktails and mocktails—all served among the vines. Sip to your heart’s content all night long.
180 Estate Winery - Bella Terra Vineyards - Chateau Des Charmes - Creekside Estate Winery - De Simone Vineyards - Flat Rock Cellars - Inniskillin Winery - Jackson-Triggs - Konzelmann Estate Winery - Lakeview Wine Co. - Magnotta Winery - Marynissen Estates - Peller Estates Winery - Pillitteri Estates Winery - Queenston Mile Vineyard - Redstone Winery - Reif Estate Winery - Riverview Cellars Winery - Sue Ann Staff Estate Winery - Trius Winery - Vineland Estates Winery - Wayne Gretzky Estates Winery
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TAILGATE TASTES & BBQ BITES
From fresh summer flavours to smoky BBQ classics, enjoy 12+ food stands serving up all your favourites. It’s all-inclusive—so come hungry!
Fat Rabbit - Tide & Vine Oyster House - Maybee’s Backyard BBQ - Fireside Drive - Avella’s Wood Fired Pizza Oven - Fiesta Empanada - N’ata Cosa - Pig Out Catering - Jackson-Triggs Estate Winery - Marble Slab IceCream Truck - Moksha Indian Bistro - Smoke & Barrel Niagara - more to come!
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LIVE COUNTRY UNDER THE STARS
Back by popular demand, Buck Twenty returns to the stage for a high-energy country set built for singing, dancing, and summer nights under the stars.
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TAILGATE PARTY SHUTTLE
For just $10 return, the Wine Country Shuttle connects you directly to the Wine Country Tailgate Party from 4 key regional pickup points.
No parking hassles + skip the line access at the event entrance. Just sit back, relax on the highway, and enjoy the ride with friends.
Depart conveniently from:
St. Catharines (Canadian Tire, 4th Ave)
Niagara Falls (Gale Centre)
Welland (Seaway Mall)
Lincoln (Town of Lincoln Building)
MUST BOOK BEFORE JUNE 20TH.
Luxury transport, standout wine & food pairings, and the Wine Country Tailgate Party — all wrapped into one unforgettable Saturday.
Your package includes:
Return luxury mini-coach tranportation from Union Station (12pm) or the Burlington Go Station (12:45pm)
A curated 3-stop Discovery Pass experience featuring some of the year’s most popular wine & food pairings. Visit Sue-Ann Staff Estate Winery in the Niagara Benchlands, Pillitteri Estate Winery in Niagara-on-the-Lake and Riverview Cellars on the beautiful Niagara Parkway.
1-hour free time in historic Niagara-on-the-Lake
Skip-the-Line entry at the Wine Country Tailgate Party
Water and snacks onboard the shuttle
Depart Toronto at 12:00 PM and return from Niagara at 10:30 PM.
Saturday, June 27 only — $250 per person
THE ULTIMATE WINE COUNTRY SATURDAY BUNDLE
WINE COUNTRY TAILGATE PARTY FAQs
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All of our events are rain or shine, so in case of inclement weather, don’t fret! We’ll have some covered areas available, but if there’s a chance of rain, we recommend guests break out their ponchos, rain boots, and umbrellas to keep the fun going.
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There is no onsite parking at the Wine Country Tailgate Party.
Complimentary Shuttles are provided from our nearby lot at the NIAGARA UNITED MENNONITE CHURCH: 1775 Niagara Stone Rd., Niagara-on-the-Lake, L0S 1J0
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The Niagara Grape & Wine Festival aims to prioritize accessibility at all of our events. Limited accessible parking will be available on-site, and we ask that guests who need to make use of these spaces reach out to our Guest Services team at gabby@niagarawinefestival.com to receive a parking pass.
Please note that while there will be open seating throughout the venue, some walking will be required to fully enjoy the event, as the space is over 1000 feet long. If you have additional questions about event accessibility, please don’t hesitate to reach out via the email above.
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Our Wine Country Tailgate Party 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 signature cocktails, water, coffee, and non-alcoholic beverages available for all guests.
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While we can’t guarantee that we will be able to meet every guest’s dietary restrictions, there will be vegetarian and gluten-free options available. Full details will be available in the coming weeks.
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Our musical guests take the stage at 7PM, as soon as the gates open, and we’ll have live music throughout the duration of the event. Food and wine will be available from 7PM until 10:30PM, when the event ends.
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Unfortunately, pets are not permitted for this event.
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For any questions or concerns related to your ability to fully participate in our events, please contact our Accessibility Officer at gabby@niagarawinefestival.com.
The Accessibility Officer will also be available on-site for our events!