Killington Wine Festival July 20-22
Toasting to over 10 years of wine in the Green Mountains of Vermont!
40 wineries. 500 wines.
The Killington region's signature summer event.
Advanced ticketing for the Killington Wine Festival is closed. Tickets for the Grand Tasting will be available at the entrance to the event. The Grand Tasting will be held on Saturday, July 21st from 1:00 - 4:00 pm at the Roaring Brook Umbrella Bars at Killington Resort's K1 Lodge. Regular admission tickets are $55.00 and can be purchased with cash or check. No credit cards will be accepted, but there is an ATM on the premises. We look forward to seeing you at the event!
2012 Ticket Prices: Grand Tasting $55 VIP Grand Tasting $75 Estate Wine Tasting $65 Sold Out Patron Ticket $125 Sold Out (See event details below) Book a Killington Wine Festival lodging package with one of our lodging partners. The Killington Wine Festival is produced by the Killington Chamber of Commerce. (802) 773-4181. ![]() |
Friday Festivities
Estate Wine Tasting- SOLD OUT 6-8 pm, Killington Grand Resort Hotel Poolside Patio A Killington Wine Festival Signature Event
Kick off the Killington Wine Festival Weekend in style. Join us at this exclusive estate and reserve wine tasting. Meet the vintners and representatives behind the weekend's wines. $65/person, includes light hors d'oeuvres. Note: Admission to this event is included in the Patron Ticket
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Killington Wine Trail 6-10 pm New for 2012! A Killington Wine Festival Signature Event Killington restaurants and bars will feature a signature wine, many with food pairings. Make your way to participating restaurants at your own pace, discovering a new wine at each stop. Wine Trail 'Tasting Rooms': Birch Ridge Inn, Casey's Caboose, Charity's Saloon, Choice's Restaurant & Rotisserie, Domenic's Upscale Pizza Joint, The Garlic, The Grist Mill, Jax Food & Games, Liquid Art, Lookout Tavern, Mogul's Sports Pub, & Peppino's Italian Restaurant. Click here for a map & details about each stop. No ticket required. Free transportation between restaurants will be available from 6 pm - 10 pm. Please call Gramps Shuttle to schedule a pick-up 30 minutes in advance at (802) 558-1543.
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Additional Friday Tastings Spanish Wine & Tapas Tasting 5-9:30 pm, Red Clover Inn Chef Dennis has prepared a special tapas menu featuring Regional Spanish Cuisine paired with Classic Spanish Grape Varietals. Price per tapa and wine tasting combination from $10-$25 each. 802.775.2290.
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Saturday Tastings
Grand Tasting at 4241' 1-4 pm, Killington Resort's K1 Base Area & Roaring Brook Umbrella Bars A Killington Wine Festival Signature Event The premier event of the Killington Wine Festival. Choose from over 450 wines from 40 wineries on your sampling adventure! This year, the Grand Tasting will take place in the open air under a large, festive tent and the brand new Roaring Brook Umbrella Bars. Pair wines with complementary hors d'oeuvres and samples of Vermont specialty products from Crowley Cheese, Fortuna Sausage & Suzanne's Sweet Savories. Sip, eat & listen to live music by the Adam Ezra Group. Take in majestic views of Vermont's natural beauty with a roundtrip ride on the K1 gondola to the top of Killington Peak (4,241' elevation). $55/person, includes light hors d'oeuvres. VIP Ticket (Advanced admission at 12 pm) $75/person. Note: VIP Admission to this event is included in the Patron Ticket
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Get wined and dined at participating restaurants hosting gourmet dinners, expertly pairing a wine with each delicious course. Special guests from wineries accompany these events to describe the featured wines. Space is limited so you are encouraged to make reservations directly with restaurants in advance. Birch Ridge Inn 7 pm, The Birch Ridge Inn and Cameron Hughes, an American negociant, present a 5 course wine dinner showcasing the Cameron Hughes "Lot" series of fine wines. 802.422.4293 or www.birchridge.com Liquid Art- SOLD OUT 8 pm, Hosted by Leslie Calatayud of Majestic Fine Wines. Menu will feature select California vineyards such as Carmel Rd. and Freemark Abby paired with a 5 course dinner by Chef Jimi. 802.422.2787 or www.liquidartvt.com Snow Angel Tavern Seatings 5-9:30 pm, The Snow Angel Tavern and Vermont Wine Merchants present a 4 course wine dinner, each course paired with a fine wine from the portfolio of Testa Wines of the World. 802.772.7163 www.thesnowangeltavern.com |
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Additional Saturday Tastings & Events Food & Wine Tasting 4:30-7 pm, Original General Store Follow up the Grand Tasting with a Food & Wine Tasting at the wine cellar at the Original General Store in Pittsfield, including a selection of 8 wines paired with hot and cold gourmet appetizers. $35/person. 802.746.8888 Just 8 miles from the Killington Road, 3693 Route 100, Pittsfield Spanish Wine and Tapas Tasting 5-9:30 pmRed Clover Inn Chef Dennis has prepared a special tapas menu featuring Regional Spanish Cuisine paired with Classic Spanish Grape Varietals. Price per tapa and wine tasting combination from $10-$25 each. 802.775.2290 Chef Claude Pairs Dessert with Wine 5-10 pm, Choices Restaurant Enjoy a flight of dessert wines matched with a selection of delights from Choice's pasty chef's dessert tray. $15. 802.422.3040 Wine Festival After Party 6-1:30 pm, Outback Pizza/Nightclub Live entertainment & music. 802.422.9885 |
Sunday Fun
Bubbly Brunch 8 am-2 pm, Wally's American Grill Before leaving Killington on Sunday, enjoy a delicious made-to-order brunch at Wally's, an open-kitchen diner serving freshly prepared foods and fresh squeeze orange guide - perfect for a morning mimosa! $5 mimosas & champagne drinks. 802.422.3177
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Close out your Killington Wine Festival weekend with Wine and Nine, a special golf outing at the Green Mountain National Golf Course, which was voted Vermont's #1 Public Golf Course by Golf Digest. Enjoy specially selected "Golf Friendly" wines, 9 holes of golf with friends (scramble format, cart included) and a light dinner and awards base upon your "prowess" on the links. $60/person. Call Green Mountain National for reservations at (802) 422-4653. |
Lodging Packages
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Snowed Inn: Innkeepers Jeanne and Manfred Karlhuber would like to welcome you during the 11th Annual Killington Wine Festival. The Snowed Inn offers a large room variety ranging from standard rooms, all of course with private bath, cable tv, telephone and free WiFi, up to large condo-type units with living room, kitchen, jacuzzi tub amenities, plus daily housekeeping and breakfast. Relax on the beautiful flower-filled deck with gazebo and outdoor hot tub. Offering distinctive design and gracious hospitality in a quiet setting, but within walking distance to many restaurants in Killington. AAA 3-diamond lodging property. |
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Wise Vacation Rentals: Wise Vacations in Killington, VT can help you find the right lodging, the perfect mountain and the best prices to bring your vacation together. Choose from private homes, condominiums, townhouses, resorts, log cabins, and more. We feature such resorts as Highridge, The Woods Resort and Spa, and Sunrise Village. Many of our private homes have hot tubs and accommodate larger groups. Many of our condominium complexes feature a pool, Clubhouse and Spa, and tennis courts. The knowledgeable staff will help you pick the perfect place for your group. |
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Z Corners Inn: Z Corners Inn is a recently renovated bed & breakfast with comfortable accommodations. All rooms have new, individual AC units and private bath. Continental breakfast is included both Saturday and Sunday with fresh baked goods all made on premisis. The accompanying restaurant uses fresh, local ingredients and incorporates Mediterranean flare into classic American dishes. Innkeepers Paul & Caroline Zemba and Chef Guillermo invite you to spend your Killington Wine Festival weekend at Z Corners Inn. |
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![]() Mention the 11th Annual Killington Wine Festival when booking for a rate of $103 per night! (regular rate $145). Also, receive 15% off your Killington Wine Festival tickets. To book, call the Greenbrier Inn at (802) 775-1575. 2057 US Route 4, Killington, VT. www.greenbriervt.com |
Additional Specials for Killington Wine Festival Attendees:
The New England Maple Museum is offering guests of the Killington Wine Festival a 2-for-1 admission admission pass to the museum and a 10% discount on all items in the gift shop. Please identify yourself at the counter as a Killington Wine Festival Attendee. Located at 4578 US Route 7 in Pittsford, VT. (802) 483-9414