Annual Indiana Wine Trail Events
Don't forget to mark your calendar for the ANNUAL FALL HAUL, November 6 & 7, 2010. All six wineries will be offering special foods, discounts and a great time! Check back again for more details.
You can contact all the Wineries, Visitor Bureau partners on the trail, or check in at www.indianawinetrail.com for more details. Those interested in more information about the Indiana Wine Trail can call the Madison Area CVB at 1-800-559-2956.
WEEKLY EVENTS
Wine Tasting
All winery tasting rooms, days/hours vary
Traditional Music
Thomas Family Winery - Enjoy live music- Celtic, Traditional or Americana- Most Saturday Nights.
MONTHLY EVENTS
Twilight Tasting Dinners
Madison Vineyards Estate Winery
Four course meal with wines. May-November. Limited seating. Reservations required. Admission charged
January
| Midwinter Case Sale |
Madison Vineyards Estate Winery - Purchase one case of wine (mix or match) at regular price and receive a 60% discount on additional cases of equal or lesser value. In house sales only. |
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February
| Schocolade Celebration | Lanthier Winery - Join us for "sweet indulgence" Gather friends, family or someone special for a sweetly fun day of chocolate, wine and laughter. Free admission. Always the Saturday before Valentine's Day. | |
| Wine Lovers Valentine Dinner | Special four course dinner matched with award-winning wines. Meal includes half bottle of wine per person. $40.00 plus tax and gratuity. Guaranteed reservations required. | |
March
| Mardi Gras Night | Thomas Family Winery - Cajun/creole buffet, dancing, prizes, loads of fun! Hot sauces by Mild to Wild Pepper & Herb. Music and Food starts at 7:00 pm. Reservations please! | |
April
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10-11 17-18 |
Buds, Blossoms & Bread |
WINE TRAIL EVENT Follow the "BREAD TRAIL". Come and enjoy featured BREADS along the Wine Trail. |
| 9-10 | Hot Luck & Fiery Foods | Thomas Family Winery - A spicy gathering of chiliheads at the Thomas Family Winery. Friday is a spicy potluck and all are welcome. Saturday is an exhibition of vendors with sauces, salsas, chiles, and spices. |
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24-25 |
Spring Celebration Festival | Lanthier Winery - Join in the fun of The Great Divide. Tour the garden, visit with artists during the Courtyard Home and Garden Showcase. Workshops, free wine tasting, plant giveaways, sumptuous garden lunches. Free Admission. Always the last weekend. |
| 25 | Candlelight Dinner | Stream Cliff Farm Winery - Four courses with appetizers- in the winery. |
May
| 2 | Herb Day | Stream Cliff Farm Winery |
| Cooking with wine classes. | Stream Cliff Farm Winery | |
| 10 | Mother's Day Luncheon | Stream Cliff Farm Winery - with wine tasting in the winery |
| 15 | SHRIMP BOIL | Ridge Winery Tasting Room - $54.95 per couple includes bottle of wine call (812)427-3380 for Reservations |
| 22 | Twilight Tasting Dinner |
Madison Vineyards Estate Winery -Four-course meal with wines in the tasting room or on our covered deck. Limited seating. Reservations required. $35pp + tax & gratuity |
June
| 6 | Garden Festival | Stream Cliff Farm Winery - Food and Wine Demonstration. Free Admission |
| 19 | Twilight Tasting Dinner | Madison Vineyards Estate Winery - Four-course meal with wines in the tasting room or on our covered deck. Limited seating so make your reservations early. Guaranteed Reservation required. $35.00 per person + tax and gratuity |
| 19 | Steak Dinner | Ridge Winery Tasting Room - RSVP-812-427-3380 |
| 27 | Candlelight Dinner | Stream Cliff Farm Winery - Four courses with appetizers- in the winery |
July
| 4 | Sippin' on the River | Ridge Winery Tasting Room -Fireworks from the Deck. |
| 11 | Quilt Show | Stream Cliff Farm Winery - Cooking with Wine Demonstration. Free Admission |
| 18 | Candlelight Dinner | Stream Cliff Farm Winery - Four courses with appetizers- in the winery. |
| 17 | Twilight Tasting Dinner | Madison Vineyards Estate Winery - Four-course meal with wines in the tasting room or on our covered deck. Limited seating so make your reservations early. Guaranteed Reservation required. $35.00 per person + tax and gratuity |
| 18 | Midsummer Celebration | Lanthier Winery - This tasty event celebrates "the good life." Free wine samples join a gourmet bread and cheese buffet. Cash prizes awarded for best cheese fondue, cheese ball and homemade bread recipes. Free Admission. Always the third Saturday. |
| 24 | Hawaiian Luau | Ridge Winery - Hawaiian Luau - Food - Karaoke - Call for Reservations (812)427-3380 |
| 25 | Cooking with Herbs | Stream Cliff Farm Winery - Wine class and meal-Chicken entree. |
August
| 1 |
Candlelight Dinner |
Stream Cliff Farm Winery - Four courses with appetizers- in the winery. |
| 7 | Twilight Tasting Dinner | Madison Vineyards Estate Winery - Four-course meal with wines in the tasting room or on our covered deck. Limited seating so make your reservations early. Guaranteed Reservation required. $35.00 per person + tax and gratuity |
| 14 | Shrimp Boil | Ridge Winery "Shrimp Boil" - Karaoke Fills up fast call (812)427-3380 for Reservatons |
| 29 | Mum Festival |
Stream Cliff Farm Winery - Pairing Cheeses and Wines- Free admission. |
| Grape Harvest | Madison Vineyards Estate Winery - Always wanted to pick grapes? We can help - and could use yours! Volunteers needed, call for details. | |
| 27th 28th 29th |
Swiss Wine Festival |
Ridge Winery- Swiss Wine Festival Week End. - Music (Sat) - Wine Tasting- Sit & Sip 812-427-3380 for Information |
| 27 - 29 |
Swiss Wine Festival | Over 34 years of a smashing good time makes this one of the Top Ten Festivals in Indiana . A wine pavilion featuring more than 12 of Indiana's finest wineries. Grape stomping, parades, contests, arts and crafts, tons of entertainment. Last weekend in August. Admission charged. 800.435.5688. swisswinefestival.com |
September
| 12 | Cooking Class | Stream Cliff Farm Winery -Tea room favorite cooking class using herbs and wine | |
| 19 |
Quilt Show |
Stream Cliff Farm Winery - Enjoy wine the in country. No admission | |
| 5 | "Harvest Hoot!" | Madison Vineyards Estate Winery will host its 15th Annual “Harvest Hoot”, Sunday, September 5th from 12N to 6pm. Live music by “Slick River Rockets”. Hay wagon vineyard tours, winery tours with the winemaker, grape stomp. Bring a picnic, blanket or lawn chairs and enjoy the day. Admission is FREE. No carry-in alcohol is permitted. | |
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TwilightTwilight Tasting Dinner | Madison Vineyards Estate Winery - Four-course meal with wines in the tasting room or on our covered deck. Limited seating so make your reservations early. Guaranteed Reservation required. $35.00 per person + tax and gratuity |
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| Sunman Wine & Fireworks Festival | (held in Sunman) Enjoy wine tastings or enter your own homemade wine in the amateur contest! Live music, dancing, and games for all ages. No admission. 812-623-2191 ripleycountytourism.com |
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| 25th | ITALIAN NIGHT | The Ridge Winery - Italian Night call for reservations (812) 427-3380 |
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| 26 & 27 | Annual Harvest Celebration Festival | Lanthier Winery - A cornucopia of artists, crafters, festival food, fall color and wine engulf the mammoth gardens surrounding Lanthier Winery. Free Admission. Always the Fourth Weekend |
October
| 3 | Cooking Class | Stream Cliff Farm Winery - Autumn afternoon tea and cooking class. |
| 9th | SHRIMP BOIL | The Ridge Winery "Famous Shrimp Boil" October 9th call for Reservations (812)427-3380 |
| 10 | Candlelight Dinner | Stream Cliff Farm Winery - Four courses with appetizers- in the winery. |
| 10 & 11 |
Ertel Cellars Annual Wine Festival |
Don't miss Ertel Cellars Annual Wine Festival the second week of October. There will be wine tasting, food, live music, children's activities, arts, crafts & more!! Saturday events will be from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., with Sunday events from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. For further information, call Ertel Cellars Winery. 812-933-1500 or visit their website at www.ertelcellars.com. |
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Annual Hunter's Moon Celebration |
Lanthier Winery- Fall gardening and crafting workshops join free garden tours and plant give always to bring fun and excitement to the stunning gardens engulfing Lanthier Winery. Free Admission. Always the Second Saturday. |
| 30th | CUSTOMER APPRECIATION DAY | The Ridge Winery Celebrates their "15th" Anniversary OCTOBER 30TH COME CELEBRATE WITH US call (812)427-3380 for information |
November
| 6&7 | Ridge Winery Faul Hall |
Ridge Winery Tasting Room - FALL HAUL NOV 6TH & 7TH Special Wines * Fun food made with Wine WINE TRAIL EVENT *Wine Discounts* www.indianawinetrail.com * |
| 14 & 15; 21 & 22 |
Annual Deck the Halls | Lanthier Winery - Learn "the how to" of holiday splendor and tree trimming during this interactive pre-holiday event. Participants receive special pre-release access to all holiday wines! Admission? Always the Second and Third Weekends. |
| 6&7 | IN Wine Trail FALL HAUL six wineries | TRAIL EVENT, Saturday & Sunday |
| 14 | It's A Diva's Christmas Program | Stream Cliff Farm Winery - Cooking with herbs and wine |
| 20 | Twilight Tasting Dinner | Madison Vineyards Estate Winery - Four-course meal featuring a glass of our newly released “Blanc de Blancs” sparkling wine. Limited seating so make your reservations early. Guaranteed Reservation required. $35.00 per person + tax and gratuity |
| Annual Festival of Trees | Lanthier Winery - A forest of glittering, gleaming trees towers over guests. Enjoy samples of our award winning handcrafted wines including limited release holiday wines. Families are welcome; children must be accompanied by adult. Free admission. | |
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Host of Angels
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Lanthier Winery - View one of the Midwest's largest private collections of angels. It's exhibited only once a year and only in Madison Indiana and features traditional holiday angels, celestial creatures and cherubs. Families are welcome; children must be accompanied by adult. |
December
| 1-31 | Gift Shop Open | Ridge Winery Tasting Room, decorations and gift ideas for the Holidays call (812)427-3380 |
| Annual Festival of Trees | Lanthier Winery - A forest of glittering, gleaming trees towers over guests. Enjoy samples of our award winning handcrafted wines including limited release holiday wines. Families are welcome; children must be accompanied by adult. Free admission. | |
| 5 | Home Tour | Stream Cliff Farm Winery - Holiday luncheon with wine tastings in winery. |
| Host of Angels | Lanthier Winery - View one of the Midwest's largest private collections of angels. It's exhibited only once a year and only in Madison Indiana and features traditional holiday angels, celestial creatures and cherubs. Families are welcome; children must be accompanied by adult. | |
| 12 & 13 | Sugarplum Celebration | Lanthier Winery - "A sweet holiday vision" dancing with complimentary samples of fudge, cookies, candies and sugarplums tempts you. Free admission. Families are welcome; children must be accompanied by adult. Always the Second Weekend. |
| 12 & 13 | Open House | Stream Cliff Farm Winery - Holiday open house in winery. No admission. |
| 19 & 20 | Open House | Stream Cliff Farm Winery - Holiday open house in winery. No admission |
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