Vermont Wine & Harvest Festival

Vermont Wine & Harvest Festival is a two-day harvest festival held annually in the Deerfield Valley, Vermont, across 2 distinct venues — drawing together wineries, cider-makers, breweries, distillers, artisans, and food producers each September. The 2026 edition runs September 18–19, organized by the Southern Vermont Deerfield Valley Chamber of Commerce, with general admission tickets starting at $33 (early bird, through August 31) and a non-drinking admission option available for $12.

The festival is structured as two separate events across consecutive days. On Friday, September 18, the Wine & Soup Stroll takes place in historic downtown Wilmington, where attendees sample more than 15 locally crafted soups alongside over 20 different wines while moving through village shops. The Friday tasting ticket — priced at $33 early bird, rising to $38 after August 31 — includes a tasting glass, wine tastings, participation in the soup contest, and raffle tickets. A soup-only ticket is available for $18 (early bird, rising to $20). On Saturday, September 19, the main Grand Tasting moves to Mount Snow Resort in West Dover, where over 70 vendors gather under large tents to offer tastings from Vermont wineries, craft breweries, cideries, and distilleries. Saturday general admission includes a wine glass and festival tote in addition to tastings from all beverage vendors. Visitors can also take the Bluebird lift to the summit for autumn foliage views across Southern Vermont.

The Saturday Grand Tasting & Artisan Expo features local artisans and food producers alongside beverage vendors, with Vermont specialties including aged cheeses, maple products, handcrafted chocolates, and farm-fresh produce available throughout the tented expo. Vermont Wine & Harvest Festival is a 2-day event spanning downtown Wilmington and Mount Snow Resort, with over 70 vendors and tickets from $12, held each September in the Deerfield Valley. Early bird pricing ends August 31 for both Friday and Saturday tickets, so purchasing in advance offers meaningful savings — the standard price increases to $38 for both tasting tickets after that date. Non-drinking attendees have a dedicated $12 admission option for the Saturday festival that includes entry and a festival tote.

The Deerfield Valley sits within Vermont's Green Mountains, a region known for cold-climate viticulture. Vermont's short growing season favors hybrid grape varieties such as Marquette, La Crescent, and Frontenac, which form the backbone of the state's wine industry alongside apple-based ciders. September timing places the festival squarely in peak foliage season, when the surrounding hillsides shift to full autumn color — a backdrop that is central to how the Deerfield Valley Chamber positions the event. Over 65 lodging properties operate in the valley, ranging from slope-side condos at Mount Snow to historic inns in Wilmington, giving visitors flexible options for a weekend stay.