18th Annual America's Grape Country Craft Beverage Festival (AGC)

AGC brings together the best craft beverage producers, with artisan vendors, a classic car show, food pairing demos & live music.

About this Event

18th Annual America's Grape Country Craft Beverage Festival!
August 1st-August 3rd, 2025
Chautauqua County Fairgrounds | Dunkirk, NY

This two-and-a-half-day event assembles a variety of alcohol vendors, craft artisans, agricultural producers, culinary artists, car enthusiasts, and more! We are the area’s premier craft beverage producer tasting event, and our goal is to create a fun and interactive experience for our attendees. We pride ourselves on being the only event in the region of this caliber to bring in such a large variety of craft beverage producers & various craft artisans! Kick-Off Party: Parrotthead Bash!! The kick-off party is open to all ticket holders, vendors, and campers! Friday from 6pm-10pm. Get ready to rock out with Pirate Dreams, WNY’s original Trop Rock Band. Bring your beads, bring your leis, and wear your favorite Hawaiian shirt - we'll start the weekend off right! Don't have the gear? Don't worry, we'll have some swag at the registration tent for everyone!

Over 100 vendors: From craft beverage producers to craft artisans, and food trucks our event serves as a one stop shop to experience all our fabulous vendors in one location!Over 100 vendors: From craft beverage producers to craft artisans, and food trucks, our event serves as a one-stop shop to experience all our fabulous vendors in one location!Sip, sample, and savor: Each tasting ticket includes a complimentary wine glass to enjoy samples from each of the beverage vendors. Samples are free, and the selections are endless.

Live Entertainment: Take a break from sampling with some live music in our entertainment tent all weekend long. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the atmosphere, with a beverage in hand from our cash bar.

Event Details:
Friday, August 1st:
Kick Off Party 6pm-10pm (There is no sampling during this time)

Saturday, August 2nd:
Festival Hours 11am-6pm
After Hours Party 6pm-10pm (There is no sampling during this time)
The Classic Car Show will take place from 12pm - 5pm (Rain Date is Sunday)

Sunday, August 3rd:
Festival Hours 12pm -5pm

Ticket Pricing:
1-Day Taster | $30 + taxes & fees
2-Day Taster | $40 + taxes & fees
1-Day Designated Driver | $10 + taxes & fees
1-Day Taster (4-Pack) | $90 + taxes & fees
2-Day Taster (4-Pack) | $120 + taxes & fees

See our website agcfestival.com for more details and where to enter your car! Visit our website for more information at agcfestival.com and sign up for our newsletter to for special announcements, vendor sneak peeks, and all festival updates! This is a party like no other, so don't miss it and get your tickets now!!

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Agenda


🕑: 06:00 PM - 10:00 PM
FRIDAY, Aug 1st: Priate Dreams Live Music Kickoff Party !

Info: Kick-Off Party: Parrotthead Bash!! The kick- off party is open to all ticket holders, vendors, and campers! Friday from 6pm-10pm. Get ready to rock out with Pirate Dreams, WNY’s original Trop Rock Band. Bring your beads, bring your leis, and wear your favorite Hawaiian shirt - we'll start the weekend off right! Don't have the gear? Don't worry, we'll have some swag at the registration tent for everyone!

🕑: 12:00 PM - 05:00 PM
SATURDAY, Aug 2nd: Classic Car Show

Info: The Classic Car Show will take place from 12:00PM - 5:00PM (Rain Date is Sunday)

There will be awards presented to: Best of Show, Best Muscle Car, Best Hot Rod, Best Restored Car, Best Custom Car, Best Interior. Classic Car Show Ticket Pricing: Drivers receive a free 1-Day admission ticket at no cost and just an additional $10/per ticker for anyone riding with you. See our website agcfestival.com for more details and where to enter your car!

🕑: 12:00 PM - 05:30 PM
SATURDAY, Aug 2nd: Food Pairing and Demos

Info: Interactive Food & Wine Demonstrations: Inspire your next culinary adventure with Chef Krista Van Wagner as she takes you on a delicious journey through the magical world of food & wine.

🕑: 01:00 PM - 05:00 PM
SATURDAY, Aug 2nd: Midnight Recovery Live Music

Info: Saturday August 2nd: Festival Hours 11am-6pm

🕑: 06:00 PM - 10:00 PM
SATURDAY, Aug 2nd: West of the Mark Live Music After Hours Party

Info: After Hours Party 6pm-10pm (There is no tasting sampling during this time)

🕑: 12:00 PM - 05:30 PM
SUNDAY, Aug 3rd: Food Pairing and Demos

Info: Interactive Food & Wine Demonstrations: Inspire your next culinary adventure with Chef Krista Van Wagner as she takes you on a delicious journey through the magical world of food & wine.

🕑: 01:00 PM - 05:00 PM
SUNDAY, Aug 3rd: Black Widow Live Music

Info: Festival Hours 12pm -5pm.

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