Festival weekend planner
F.L.X. Summer Fest (formerly the Finger Lakes Wine Festival) — a 3-day weekend in Finger Lakes
Date not announced. Watkins Glen, United States.
The weekend, day by day
- Day 1
Arrive in Watkins Glen
Land at the nearest airport, settle in and walk the old town in the afternoon. Light dinner near your accommodation — save your appetite for the festival day.
- Day 2
F.L.X. Summer Fest (formerly the Finger Lakes Wine Festival)
Festival day — arrive early to avoid the lunchtime crowd. Pace yourself across the tastings and break for a long lunch mid-afternoon.
- Day 3
Wine country day in Finger Lakes
Use the third day for a single winery visit (booked ahead) and a long lunch before heading home.
Where to stay
- Hotels in Watkins Glen
Live availability around the festival dates. Festival hotels book out 6+ months ahead, so check early.
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One winery worth a detour
Ravines Wine Cellars
WTG pickA French-trained winemaker producing America's most underrated Rieslings on a glacial lake that most wine lovers have never visited.
- Address
- 14630 Route 54, Hammondsport, NY 14840, USA
- Appointment
- walk-in
- Tasting price
- USD 15 · Flight of 6 wines
- Website
- Visit
Practical
- Festival site
- Visit official site
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