Hosted at the breathtaking Posse Grounds Park in the heart of Sedona, the weekend festivities offer a blend of local wines, live music, delectable food, and vibrant energy set against stunning scenery. Drawing wine lovers from across the country, the festival aims to excite and educate the public on the unique vintners and varieties that plant roots in Arizona, known for its exceptional terroir. Whether you're a wine connoisseur looking to get your hands on the finest bottles or simply hoping to learn and try something new, the Sedona WineFest is a can’t-miss experience for residents and visitors alike!
Sedona WineFest Kickoff Party
Start your Sedona WineFest experience early with the Friday Night Kickoff Party on September 27th from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., hosted by The Art of Wine. This exclusive event offers a premium tasting experience with four wine stations and an Arizona Library Tasting featuring rare and aged vintages. Enjoy an appetizer buffet and receive a 20% industry discount on all bottles of wine purchased in-store. Tickets for the kickoff party include entry and a raffle ticket for exciting prizes.
The Full Festival Experience
From 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on both days, seize the opportunity to taste Arizona’s finest wines. With over 20 top wineries from across the state participating, there's no better place to sip, swirl, and savor a wide variety of wines. Beyond the wine, this year’s festival includes breweries, distilleries, a meadery, and several nonalcoholic options, providing something for everyone.
Beyond the wine, the Sedona WineFest features an array of food vendors offering delicious eats, artisan vendors showcasing unique crafts, a photo booth for capturing memories, and live music to create the perfect ambiance. Dance the days away to performances by Brenyama on Saturday and the Naughty Bits on Sunday.
While there will be ample shade and weather coverage, Posse Grounds Park also features ten covered and landscaped ramadas, a large playground, fields, and recreation areas where children can enjoy themselves during the festival. Bringing chairs and blankets for relaxing in the park during the festival is strongly encouraged! Get ready for a celebratory weekend in one of the world’s most beautiful settings.
Sedona WineFest 2024 Participating Vendors
Be sure to carve out time to visit with winery & vineyard vendors, try different libations, purchase bottles and cases, taste diverse dishes, and shop for one-of-a-kind goods.
Breweries, distilleries, and non-alcoholic vendors include Elgin Distillery, Desert Diamond Distillery, Belfry Brewery, Verde Brewing Co., and Wild Tonic! Food vendors include Batchelor’s Pad BBQ, Carmella’s Joy, Fat Man and the Redhead, Carolina’s Chocolate, Craft Wood Fired, Positively Frosted, Lobstar New England Seafood, Malta Joe’s, and Peace Love & Smoked Cheese. Artisan vendors include Choice Creative Culture, Moranie Estelle Glass, Happy Jack Wood Shack, Eagle Eye Barrels, Oak Creek Apple Company, and Verde Valley Wine Trail.
Ticketing
Take advantage of early bird online tickets at $35 per person, which grant full festival access, a commemorative glass, and eight wine-tasting tickets. If you decide to join the fun on the spur of the moment, tickets are available at the door for $45. For those not drinking, a $10 general admission ticket available the day of grants full access to the festival. Kids under 18 and accompanied by an adult are admitted at no charge. Plan ahead and save money by purchasing your tickets today!
Parking & Shuttle
Parking at Posse Grounds Park is free! Follow the parking attendant's directions upon entry. We recommend checking with your hotel concierge for available hotel shuttle service to the event. Additionally, a shuttle service, provided by Wine Tours of Sedona, will be available from the lower parking lots at Posse Grounds Park to the festival site and will also be available at the end of the day on Saturday and Sunday for those needing rides.
Celebrate Wine in Sedona
The Sedona WineFest is more than just an event, it's a celebration of Sedona's rich culture, stunning beauty, and hardworking winemakers. Bring your friends, your family, or come solo and meet new acquaintances! It’s almost time to toast to 15 incredible years of the Sedona WineFest! Don’t miss this opportunity to sample the top wines in the region while kicking off autumn in Sedona—secure your tickets now!
With gratitude, we recognize Sedona WineFest 2024 sponsors including The Verde Valley Wine Consortium, Sedona Water Works, and Wine Tours of Sedona!
*This blog post is sponsored by Sedona WineFest
