Spring Fling At Shelton Vineyards

Spring Fling At Shelton Vineyards is an annual outdoor event held on April 18, 2026, at Shelton Vineyards in Dobson, North Carolina — combining half-price winery tours and tastings with handcrafted vendor shopping and food truck dining on the vineyard grounds. The event runs from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm, giving visitors a five-hour window to explore the property at a relaxed pace.

Spring Fling At Shelton Vineyards stands apart from standard tasting-room visits by layering multiple experiences into a single afternoon. The half-price tours and tastings offer direct access to Shelton Vineyards' production facilities and wines at a reduced cost, while a curated selection of artisan vendors — each selling handmade goods — lines the grounds alongside food trucks serving a range of options. Live music on the terrace runs concurrently from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm, extending the atmosphere past the main event window. The combination makes it a practical introduction to the winery for first-time visitors who want more than a standard tasting.

Shelton Vineyards is located at 286 Cabernet Lane in Dobson, NC, within the Yadkin Valley American Viticultural Area — North Carolina's first federally recognized wine region. The winery's on-site Harvest Grill restaurant is available for those who prefer a sit-down meal over food truck fare. Ticket pricing had not been announced at time of publication; check the official events page at sheltonvineyards.com/events for updates as the April 2026 date approaches.

The Yadkin Valley AVA, situated in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, is known for varieties including Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, and Viognier. Shelton Vineyards itself is one of the larger estate wineries in the region, making Spring Fling At Shelton Vineyards a convenient entry point for visitors exploring North Carolina wine country.