Is there an admission price?
Yes-there is a $25 General Admission at the gate each day of the festival for those 21 and older who are sampling. Advance Discount General Admission Tickets are $20 and can only be bought on line from our web site. Everyone who pays the admission price will receive a wine glass and a wristband at the event. With this wristband and wine glass, you can sample each of the wines that the wineries have for sale at the festival.

I am not sampling – do I still have to pay the admission price?
Any one 21 and over that is NOT sampling is $5 at the gate.

Is there an admission price for Kids or those under 21?
Anyone under 21 of age is admitted FREE to this festival

When and where can I buy tickets?
Tickets can be purchased IN ADVANCE of the festival on this web site (see “Purchase Ticket” button above) for a discounted rate. Online service charge of $2.00 will be applied. Tickets will no longer be available for purchase or reprinting starting at 11:59pm on Saturday, June 8. Please make sure to print your tickets in advance.
Tickets will be available for sale at the Admissions Tent at the festival from 11:30 am until 4:30 pm (CASH ONLY at the Admissions Tent). Advance Tickets are valid either Saturday or Sunday.

Do you accept Credit Cards?
Majority of the wineries accept credit cards for purchase of wine by the bottle and/or case. Credit Cards are not accepted at the festival for purchasing your wristband and wine glass for sampling.

What does the Kids Zone include?
The festival is great for the entire family! There is a Kids Zone featuring a moon bounce, face painting, sand art, kids crafts, and lawn games (kids activities are an additional charge).

Are coolers and outside food/alcohol allowed at the festival?
Picnic baskets and outside coolers are permitted at the festival however NO outside alcohol is allowed. We will ask you to have your coolers open so we can check for any outside alcohol.

Can you open purchased bottles of wine at the festival?
YES-you are welcome to open purchased bottles of wine from the festival and enjoy them within the festival grounds. Please note that no open containers are permitted beyond the festival grounds.

Will there be food available?
Food and beverages (non-alcoholic) will be available for purchase at the festival. See our great list of food trucks!

Is there a parking fee?
Yes-Mt Carmel Society requests a $1/vehicle donation for parking at the festival.

What is there besides wine?
The festival features a live band stage with performances each day by some of the very best regional bands. Make sure to also take time to stroll our artisan crafter area for wonderful hand made items, marinades, culinary treats and wine related items.

Can I bring an umbrella or tent?
Pop-up style tents and large beach or patio style umbrellas are NOT PERMITTED. This includes umbrellas that attach to chairs, strollers, wagons etc. These items can act as a sail and launch which puts other patrons at risk. Due to liability issues we unfortunately cannot allow such items at the festival.

What can I bring?
Blankets, camping or beach chairs, camping or portable tables, etc are all permitted.

Are pets allowed?
Pets are not allowed. Assisting animals are permitted however you must provide proof.