Bear and Wine Festival. September 19, 2026
Sip, Savor & Celebrate in the Adirondacks
Sip and savor wines, craft brews, vodkas, and ciders. Whether you’re enjoying a full pour with friends or sampling your way through the region’s best as you soak up the views, flavors, and vibrant community atmosphere.
Taste the Wild Side of New York. Enjoy tastings of local wines, vodkas, meads, and ciders from across the state.
Shop Local – Browse artisan goods, handmade crafts, and rustic Adirondack treasures.
Feast – Savor delicious food
Live Wild – Meet DEC officers and learn how to live responsibly alongside black bears.
Chill Adirondack-Style – Soak in music, lake views, and local charm.
✨ Admission includes samples from vendors.
All ages welcome. Must be 21+ with a valid ID to sample alcohol.
For more information, or to be a vendor, contact
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Some of last year's vendors included:
Thousand Island Winery
Springbrook Hollow Farms
Bull & Bee Meadery
Lock 1 Distilling Co.
DikinDurt Distillery
DO GOOD Spirits
Lock 1 Distilling Company
Meadowdale Farm Winery
Thousand Island Winery
Victorianburg Wine Estate
Lemon Tree Brewery
Last Shot Distillery
Meadowdale Farm Winery
Ledge Rock Hill Winery
New Scotland Spirits
Schenectady Distilling Company
Adam Brian Chocolat — Premium Chocolates
Fictitious Farms — Burgers, Pulled Pork, Chicken-on-a-Stick
CampStore — Street Tacos, Kettlecorn, and Lemonade
Adirondack Artisan Cottage
The Humble Crumb Bakery
Air Paws Barkery
EmLynn's Crafts
Etched Gifts
Foxxy Bones
Knit Happens!
Patty Lafountain
Red Truck Farm Girl
Something to Crow About
Speculator SUP
Wandering Bee Apiary
Adirondack Engrave
Mac's Woodworking
Paca Gardens
Williams Creation
Teohoken Turning
Milburt Farm
Simply Garlic
Mountain Apiaries
Sleepy Bear LLC
Saratoga Spicery
Halls Rustic Creations
Also check out other Festivals in Speculator.
