The Niagara Grape & Wine Festival is a four-day celebration of Niagara food and wine in historic Montebello Park, St. Catharines. This beautiful park comes alive for the last weekend in September celebrating Niagara wine, local cuisine, live music, and unique experiences that showcase the very best of our region. Bring your friends and join the party! Enjoy over 100 Niagara VQA wines, delicious curated bites by talented local chefs, 50+ hours of live music, and unique experiences you wonât want to miss! Entrance into Montebello Park is free. The main entrance is at the corner of Queen & Lake Streets. Please note: All vendors will be using a touchless, cash-free payment system powered by Square. Credit and debit are accepted; cash and tokens will not be. Full event policies can be found here. The festival features an extraordinary lineup of show-stopping performers hailing from the Niagara region and beyond. From captivating alternative duos to your favourite cover bands, youâll have the perfect soundtrack for the Grape & Wine festivities. Get ready to get down in the park! Want to take your Montebello Park experience to the next level? Look no further than our exclusive offerings - the Harvest Lounge, VIP Cabanas, and our Exclusive Cocktail Bar. Celebrate Grape & Wine in unparalleled style and comfort as you unwind and savour the festivities in these specially curated spaces. Treat yourself to a luxurious escape while enjoying all that the festival has to offer! The Harvest Lounge offers a private bar stocked with VQA wines hand-selected by Niagara winemakers. Relax in comfort with exclusive seating areas and lounge tables offering amazing views of the Main Stage, as well as private washrooms and exclusive access to culinary vendors Tide & Vine and Chz Plz. VIP Cabana bookings include two bottles of select Niagara VQA wine (one red, one white), eight commemorative wine glasses, stylish décor, and ultra-comfortable seating for up to eight guests - plus a personal wine steward offering bottle service, expert recommendations, and more! The festival schedule includes: Thursday, September 25: Montebello Rocks! Concert at Montebello Park from 5 PM to 11 PM (ticketed event). Friday, September 26: Montebello Wine & Culinary Village from 5 PM to 11 PM with free admission. Saturday, September 27: Montebello Wine & Culinary Village from 12 PM to 11 PM with free admission. Sunday, September 28: Montebello Wine & Culinary Village from 12 PM to 6 PM with free admission. The festival also features family-friendly activities, including a Family Fun Zone with inflatables, crafts, and games for kids of all ages. Additionally, there are parades such as the Grape & Wine Grande Parade on September 28 at 11 AM and the Pied Piper Parade on September 29 at 4 PM. For more details, visit the official website.
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