2026 Finger Lakes Wine Events Guide

The Finger Lakes region hosts some of New York’s most celebrated wine festivals, tasting weekends, and vineyard events. This 2026 guide highlights the major annual festivals, wine trail weekends, and seasonal winery experiences across Seneca, Cayuga, Keuka, and Canandaigua Lakes.

Major 2026 Wine Festivals

F.L.X. Summer Fest (Finger Lakes Wine Festival)

Dates: July 10–20, 2026
Location: Watkins Glen, NY
Details: An 11‑day celebration featuring wine tastings, food, entertainment, and regional showcases at the southern tip of Seneca Lake.

Finger Lakes Wine Festival

Dates: 2026 dates announced (mid‑July)
Location: Watkins Glen International
Details: One of the region’s largest wine festivals, featuring dozens of wineries, tastings, seminars, and entertainment.

FLXcursion – International Riesling Conference

Dates: Summer 2026 (June/July)
Location: Geneva, NY
Details: A global Riesling event with seminars, winemaker tastings, vineyard tours, and public consumer events.

Wine Trail Weekends & Seasonal Events

Seneca Lake Wine Trail Events

When: Throughout 2026
Details: Food‑pairing weekends, themed tastings, and seasonal celebrations hosted by wineries around Seneca Lake.

Cayuga Lake Wine Trail Events

When: Winter, spring, and fall 2026
Details: Popular themed weekends such as Mardi Gras, Sips & Soups, and holiday wine trail events.

Keuka Lake Wine Trail Events

When: Spring and fall 2026
Details: Wine & cheese pairings, seasonal tastings, and self‑guided winery tours around Keuka Lake.

Regional Festivals Featuring Wineries

Naples Grape Festival

When: September 2026
Location: Naples, NY
Details: A long‑running Finger Lakes tradition celebrating local grapes, wine, and the famous Naples grape pies.

Finger Lakes Wine Country Seasonal Festivals

When: Year‑round
Details: Harvest festivals, craft beverage events, pairing dinners, and cultural celebrations across the region.

Ongoing Winery Experiences in 2026

Summer Concert Series

When: June–September 2026
Details: Outdoor live music hosted by individual wineries, often paired with wine‑by‑the‑glass and food trucks.

Harvest & Crush Events

When: September–October 2026
Details: Vineyard walks, grape‑picking demonstrations, crush‑pad tours, and tastings of new releases.

Holiday Wine Trail Weekends

When: November–December 2026
Details: Festive winery events featuring holiday décor, themed tastings, and special seasonal releases.

Planning Your 2026 Wine Trip

Event dates may shift year to year, so confirm schedules directly with wine trails and individual wineries. For the best experience, plan one lake per day, book tastings in advance, and explore local dining and scenic stops along the way.