september, 2020
Event Details
Utica Wine & Chocolate Festival
A delicious day of wine, chocolate and other treats awaits you at the Utica Wine & Chocolate Festival.
Festival-goers enjoying some savory treats at the Wine & Chocolate Festival in Utica, NY. | Photo from Wine & Chocolate Festival
Something sweet is coming to Utica, NY! It’s the Utica Wine & Chocolate Festival, and it’s sure to be a fun-filled day. Visit the Utica Auditorium on September 26 and attend either of the days sessions for a day of sweets, treats and boutiques!. The festival now starts early than previous years and has two sessions: one starting at 1 p.m. until 4 p.m. and the later session goes from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. The festival is the perfect event for lovers of indulgent treats and delicious wines. Enjoy endless samples from wineries and vendors from around New York.
If free wine samples don’t excite you, there are plenty of other vendors participating in the festival that are sure to. Distilleries and cideries will also be present alongside vendors of savory cheeses and other treats. Take a shopping break at the mini boutiques where you can purchase beautiful purses, jewelry and clothing. Participants include Adirondack Winery, SunDog Cider, The Jerky Hut and many more.
Utica Wine & Chocolate Festival Tickets
This is a popular event and tickets are typically sold out before the event! While there may be a few tickets left for purchase at the door, be aware that ticket prices will be increased the day of the event. Festival-goers who will not be drinking samples of wine or other alcoholic beverages can attend the event by purchasing a “Designated Driver” ticket for $10. Guests who plan on sampling or purchasing wine at the festival should purchase an “Advance General Admission” ticket for $30 prior to the day of the festival. This ticket type includes all wine samples at no extra cost, a special chocolate surprise and a wine glass for sampling.
Order tickets now at https://goo.gl/FuFrnc!
Guests try wine from various NY wineries. | Photo from Utica Wine & Chocolate Festival
Guests enjoying free samples at the Wine & Chocolate Festival | Photo from Wine & Chocolate Festival
Take Amtrak to the Utica Wine & Chocolate Festival
Experience the Utica Wine & Chocolate Festival via Amtrak to Utica Station in Central New York—Don’t forget to use the Amtrak See New York and Save 15% discount!
Get picked up from Utica Station and taken to your reserved NYTRAIN Enterprise Rent-a-Car. Click here to reserve your car or call the Utica office today at 315-736-0002.
