August Wine Events

Summer sipping fun in August

We hate to say it, but all good things must come to an end and that means a summer of fun too. So finish strong this August with loads of great wine-filled events across the country.
Merlot & Mignon, Penn Yan, NY, August 3
Two lovely words: merlot and mignon! Keuka Spring Vineyards in the Finger Lakes region is offering a vertical tasting of its merlot wines along with filet mignon slider sandwiches with Len’s special sauce. Tastings are throughout the day and last one hour. Tickets are $15, which includes the food, drink and a glass. Click here for tickets and information.
Steamboat Wine Festival, Steamboat Springs, CO, Aug 7-11
Food, wine and mountain air. This festival features 100 food artisans, wineries, brewers and other purveyors and features locally-made products. Click here for tickets and information.
Hot Jazzy Nightz, Puyallup, WA, August 8
Cool down with some summer jazz and fine wine and food under the stars. Tickets are $40, which includes your wine tastings from various Northwest wineries. Click here for tickets and information.
Wine Down Fridays, Placerville, CA, August 9
These guys are kicking it up a notch. It’s not just wine and music offered at this event, it’s wine music and $1 chair massages. The perfect end to a long week. Click here for tickets and information.
Romeo & Juliet performed by Willamette Shakespeare, Turner OR, August 16-18
Romeo, Romeo, wherefore art thou, Romeo? Well, right here at Willamette Valley Vineyards where Romeo and Juliette will be performed. Pinot noir and Shakespeare are a perfect pairing. The show is free; the food pairings are available for purchase. Click here for tickets and information.
Lazy Summer Saturday, West Halifax, VT August 10
The name of this event alone should draw you in since lazy is summer’s mantra. Honora Winery’s afternoon adventure includes lunch, a tour, wine, keepsake glasses and lots of lazing about. Tickets in advance are $159 per couple. Click here for tickets and information.
Around the World in 80 Sips, Los Angeles, CA, August 16
Join us at the Petersen Automotive Museum and discover new wines from around the world at our 3rd signature tasting complete with 80+ unlimited 1 oz tastings accompanied by Häagen-Dazs Gelato and other light appetizers. Early VIP admission begins at 6:30 PM and includes tastings from special VIP-only bottles without crowds and lines. Please note VIP wines will only be poured during this special early VIP hour. Click here and use the code LA40 to receive 40% off your tickets now!
Hawaiian Luau, Placerville, CA, August 24
Get your grass skirt out and come celebrate summer and the upcoming harvest Hawaiian style. Dancing, music, wine and Hawaiian-style food will be served up from 5:30-8:30. Tickets are $38 per person, plus tax. Aloha. Click here for tickets and information.
Clarence Goodman, Clarendon Hills, IL, August 31
All Wined Up Wine Shop & Bar is featuring the music of Chicago native, Clarence Goodman. Enjoys his music over a glass of vino. Click here for tickets and information.
The Front Porch Music Festival, Livermore, CA, August 31
Wente Vineyards is partnering with some cool indie artists to bring a fun-filled day of live music and acclaimed wine at the Wente Estate. Tickets are $20 in advance and $30 at the door. Click here for tickets and information.