Wine Festivals in June 2026

Name: Dresden Elbhangfest 2026
Start: 2026-06-26
End: 2026-06-28
Location: Dresden, Germany

Wine festivals happening right now and still to come this June, with dates, locations, and where to stay for each.

June kicks off summer: riverside tastings, biennial showpieces, and outdoor music-and-wine festivals across the northern hemisphere.

Updated 25 June 2026 · refreshed automatically

On this June

38 festivals still on across wine country this June — biggest and soonest first.

20–28 Jun

English Wine Week

Nationwide (England & Wales), England

A nationwide celebration of English and Welsh wine, coordinated by WineGB. Over 150 vineyards across England open their doors for tastings, tours, and special events. The week highlights England's world-class sparkling wines — increasingly compared to Champagne — along with still Bacchus, Chardonnay, and Pinot Noir. It's the best way to explore England's booming wine scene.

Festival details Where to stay near Nationwide (England & Wales)

29 Jun

Batalla del Vino de Haro

Haro, Spain

Thousands of people drench each other in red wine on the hillside of Riscos de Bilibio above Haro each June 29th. This centuries-old celebration honouring San Pedro and San Felices is Spain's messiest wine festival — participants arrive in white and leave dyed purple. A joyous, raucous tradition.

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26–29 Jun

Zeller Schwarze Katz Festival 2026

Zell, Germany

The Black Cat wine festival in Zell on the Mosel. Celebrates the town's famous Schwarze Katz Riesling with tastings, parades, and the cat-themed Weinfest tradition.

Festival details Where to stay near Zell

26–28 Jun

Dresden Elbhangfest 2026

Dresden, Germany

A cultural wine festival along the Elbe hillside vineyards of Dresden. Sachsen's rare Goldriesling and Muller-Thurgau served in gardens and terraces above the river.

Festival details Where to stay near Dresden

21 Jun – 6 Sep

Rheingau Musik Festival

Geisenheim, Germany

Not purely a wine festival, but the most elevated wine-and-music experience in Germany: 130+ concerts across Schloss Johannisberg, Eberbach Monastery, and other Rheingau estates over 11 weeks. World-class classical and jazz performances paired with some of Germany's finest Rieslings in settings of extraordinary beauty. A bucket-list cultural experience for serious wine and music lovers.

Festival details Where to stay near Geisenheim

Second or third weekend of June

Cata del Barrio de la Estación

Haro, Spain

The world's greatest concentration of centenary wineries, clustered around Haro's historic railway station, opens for a single weekend. López de Heredia, Muga, CVNE, Roda, Bodegas Bilbaínas, and La Rioja Alta pour their finest wines in their own cellars. An extraordinary, intimate tasting experience at iconic bodegas.

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First weekend of June

Château Musar Open Day

Ghazir, Lebanon

The legendary Château Musar — one of the Middle East's most iconic wineries — opens its Ghazir cellars and historic caves for an annual open day. Vertical tastings spanning multiple decades, cellar tours, and winemaker talks celebrate a house that famously never stopped production during the Lebanese Civil War. A pilgrimage for wine lovers worldwide.

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First weekend of June

Auction Napa Valley

St. Helena, United States

The world's most celebrated charity wine auction, held at Meadowood Napa Valley since 1981. Three days of exclusive barrel tastings, vintner-hosted dinners, and the signature live auction have raised over $200 million for community health and education. Attendance is limited and tickets sell out rapidly.

Festival details Where to stay near St. Helena

20–22 Jun

Food & Wine Classic in Aspen

Aspen, United States

The most prestigious food and wine event in North America, the FOOD & WINE Classic in Aspen has been held annually since 1983 and consistently sells out within hours of ticket release at $2,950 per pass. Three days at Wagner Park in downtown Aspen bring together 200+ wine and spirits brands in the Grand Tasting Pavilion, over 80 seminars and chef demonstrations led by culinary luminaries, and exclusive evening events at altitude. The 42nd edition in 2025 featured James Beard winners, Michelin-starred chefs, and winemakers from around the world.

Festival details Where to stay near Aspen

19–21 Jun

Temecula Valley Balloon & Wine Festival

Temecula, United States

Southern California's most photogenic wine event pairs hot air balloons, country music headliners, and Temecula Valley wine tastings at scenic Lake Skinner over three June days. The evening Balloon Glow — dozens of illuminated balloons reflected in the lake — is genuinely extraordinary. Drawing 35,000-40,000 annually since the 1980s, this is the region's signature summer event.

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6–8 Jun

McLaren Vale Sea & Vines Festival

McLaren Vale, Australia

McLaren Vale's signature winter festival pairs the region's robust Shiraz, Grenache, and Cabernet with the best of South Australia's seafood. Over 30 wineries host intimate long lunches, live music, and cooking demonstrations across the Fleurieu Peninsula over three days. The contrast of rolling vineyards and nearby Gulf St. Vincent beach is a unique setting.

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Mid-June weekend

Festival do Vinho do Dão

Viseu, Portugal

The Dão wine region's annual showcase in the historic city of Viseu, featuring tastings from 50+ producers of Touriga Nacional and Encruzado wines. The festival takes place in the atmospheric old town, with live music and regional gastronomy. An excellent introduction to one of Portugal's most underrated wine regions.

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5–14 Jun

Hawke's Bay F.A.W.C! Food & Wine Classic

Hastings, New Zealand

A ten-day celebration of Hawke's Bay food and wine across 30+ wineries and restaurants. F.A.W.C. stands for Food and Wine Classic — each venue creates a bespoke event from long-table harvests and seafood picnics in the vines to Art Deco winery dinners. New Zealand's most diverse food-and-wine programme outside Auckland.

Festival details Where to stay near Hastings

Second weekend of June

Goriška Brda Cherry & Wine Festival (Praznik Češenj in Vina)

Šmartno (Goriška Brda), Slovenia

The rolling hills of Goriška Brda — Slovenia's answer to Tuscany — host this beloved dual celebration of cherries and wine each June. Local rebula (ribolla gialla), malvazija, and merlot flow freely alongside fresh cherries, cherry liqueurs, and regional delicacies. The festival takes place in the hilltop village of Šmartno with panoramic views across the vineyards to Italy.

Festival details Where to stay near Šmartno (Goriška Brda)

5–7 Jun

Rutherglen Winery Walkabout

Rutherglen, Australia

Victoria's Rutherglen celebrates its legendary fortified wines — Muscat and Topaque — over a Queen's Birthday weekend in June. Eighteen heritage wineries open their doors simultaneously, offering tastings, barrel room access, and live music. The 'Indulge, Explore, and Discover' trail format encourages leisurely exploration of Australia's oldest wine families.

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27–28 Jun

Adirondack Wine & Food Festival

Lake George, United States

A two-day showcase of New York State wines, craft brews, and artisan food set against the stunning backdrop of Lake George in the Adirondacks. The 10th annual edition in 2026 features 120+ wineries, breweries, and distilleries at The Festival Commons at Charles R. Wood Park — with the lake as the backdrop. The scenery alone justifies the trip, and proceeds benefit local charities.

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5–7 Jun

King Valley La Dolce Vita

Whitfield, Australia

Victoria's King Valley celebrates its Italian immigrant winemaking heritage over the June long weekend. The valley's Italian families — Dal Zotto, Pizzini, Chrismont — open their cellar doors for Prosecco, Sangiovese, Nebbiolo, and Pinot Grigio tastings alongside traditional Italian food. Australia's most distinctly Italian wine festival experience.

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22–28 Jun

Monticello Wine Week

Charlottesville, United States

A focused week-long immersion in the wines of the Monticello AVA, with 40+ winery open houses, barrel tastings, educational seminars, and special events across Charlottesville and Albemarle County. Less ticketed festival and more wine trail exploration framework, Monticello Wine Week offers direct access to winemakers pouring library wines and limited releases not available year-round. The ideal time to discover Thomas Jefferson's wine-growing legacy in depth.

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4–7 Jun

Auction Napa Valley Weekend

St. Helena, United States

The broader Auction Napa Valley weekend extends beyond the main auction to include vineyard tours, curated barrel tastings at private estates, and the iconic Napa Valley Wine Train Legacy Experience — all coordinated around the charity auction centrepiece. For those who can't secure main auction tickets, peripheral weekend events offer significant Napa Valley access during the region's most convivial few days of the year.

Festival details Where to stay near St. Helena

19–21 Jun

Celebrate Walla Walla Valley Wine

Walla Walla, United States

Walla Walla's reimagined flagship wine festival spans three days with curated tastings, vineyard tours, a Summer Supper at Echolands Winery, a Block Party on Colville Street, and winemaker dinners — all celebrating the full spectrum of the valley's internationally acclaimed wines. The event has moved beyond single-varietal showcases to honor Walla Walla's evolution into one of America's finest wine regions.

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22–28 Jun

Taste of Monticello Wine Trail Festival

Charlottesville, United States

Monticello Wine Week transforms Charlottesville into a celebration of Virginia's most prestigious wine region for six days, with tasting events, winery open houses, and the signature Grand Tasting at Ting Pavilion. Surrounded by 40+ acclaimed wineries in Thomas Jefferson's historic home county, the festival blends history, culture, and world-class Viognier, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot. The rolling Albemarle countryside in late June is one of America's most beautiful wine backdrops.

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24–26 Jun

Sun Valley Wine Auction

Ketchum, United States

Held each June in Ketchum/Sun Valley, this 44-year-old charity auction benefits the Sun Valley Museum of Art and combines world-class wine with Idaho's spectacular mountain scenery. Three days of events include whitewater rafting wine-tastings (Paddle & Pour), a golf scramble (Sip & Swing), a National Geographic photographer portrait session, and a gala dinner with live auction of fine wines and art. Vintners from Napa, Sonoma, and beyond pour alongside Idaho producers, creating an art-meets-wine mountain escape.

Festival details Where to stay near Ketchum

Two weeks in June

Foire de Champagne

Troyes, France

A major regional trade fair and public festival celebrating Champagne wines and local products of the Aube department. Combines large-scale exhibitions with champagne tastings from smaller grower-producers rarely found outside the region. A more local, less tourist-heavy alternative to Épernay events.

Festival details Where to stay near Troyes

18–22 Jun

Mosel-Wein-Woche Cochem

Cochem, Germany

A free five-day wine week at Endertplatz in Cochem where the Mosel's wine-growing cooperatives gather to pour their finest Rieslings and sparkling wines against the backdrop of Reichsburg Castle. The Friday fireworks display over the Mosel River is a festival highlight, and the intimate scale (compared to Bernkastel) makes it ideal for unhurried exploration of Mosel wine styles.

Festival details Where to stay near Cochem

5–7 Jun

Robertson Wacky Wine Weekend

Robertson, South Africa

The Breede River Valley's irreverent winter wine festival brings a carnival atmosphere to the Robertson wine route, with 50+ wineries offering unusual tastings, live music, and food stalls. The 'Wacky' format means each winery creates a unique, often comedic or theatrical event — live animals, costume contests, and impromptu parades are not unusual. South Africa's most fun, least formal wine weekend.

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20–20 Jun

Taste of Sonoma

Santa Rosa, United States

Sonoma County Vintners' flagship public tasting event, held in the spectacular gardens of Kendall-Jackson Wine Estate, where 100+ wineries pour alongside food trucks and themed lounges. The lush estate setting elevates what could be a standard tasting into a genuine wine country garden party. It's the best single-day introduction to the full breadth of Sonoma winemaking.

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6–6 Jun

Maryland Wine Festival

Westminster, United States

The 42nd annual Maryland Wine Festival at Carroll County Farm Museum is a beloved one-day outdoor celebration of Maryland's growing wine industry on the scenic museum grounds in Westminster. The 'Bottles & Blooms' edition adds flower vendors alongside Maryland wineries, artisan crafts, food vendors, and live music. It's one of the longest-running state wine festivals on the East Coast.

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20–21 Jun

Great Tastes of Pennsylvania Wine & Food Festival

Lake Harmony, United States

The 35th annual outdoor wine festival at Split Rock Resort in Lake Harmony brings 30+ Pennsylvania wineries and continuous live music on three stages to the Pocono Mountains for a full summer weekend. One of the longest-running wine festivals in Pennsylvania, it captures the laid-back Pocono spirit — cold wine, warm sun, and Blue Mountain views. A beloved local institution for discovering Pennsylvania's underrated wine producers.

Festival details Where to stay near Lake Harmony

13–13 Jun

Savor Southern Oregon

Jacksonville, United States

The Rogue Valley's premier wine festival, set at the historic Bigham Knoll Campus in Jacksonville — one of Oregon's most charming 19th-century towns. Over 50 Rogue Valley wineries pour alongside a judged winemaker competition, with VIP evening experiences offering reserve wines guided by winemakers. Jacksonville's Southern Oregon Shakespeare Festival backdrop makes this a genuine destination weekend.

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22–22 Jun

Shenandoah Valley Wine Festival

Winchester, United States

An elegant one-day outdoor festival on the grounds of the Museum of the Shenandoah Valley in Winchester, combining wine tastings from 20+ regional producers with access to the museum's galleries and stunning gardens. The Gardens of Glass installation makes this the most visually spectacular wine festival in Virginia. A ticket includes 20 tastings, a souvenir glass, and live music from three acts.

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20–20 Jun

North Fork Crush Wine & Artisanal Food Festival

Cutchogue, United States

An intimate one-day outdoor festival held in the vineyards of the North Fork of Long Island, celebrating the region's boutique wineries alongside artisan food producers. Set in the middle of a working vineyard with no hard walls — just vines and sky — it feels like a private vineyard party rather than a corporate festival. One of the best introductions to Long Island wine country.

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26 Jun – 30 Aug

Breckenridge Food and Wine Festival

Breckenridge, United States

A recurring summer food and wine series in Colorado's most visited mountain town, running across multiple summer weekends with Friday wine pairing dinners, Saturday VIP grand tastings, and Sunday brunches. The mountain-town resort setting makes this an easy add-on to summer Colorado itineraries, combining serious wine and food programming with hiking and outdoor activities.

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21–21 Jun

Door County Wine Fest

Baileys Harbor, United States

A capped-attendance summer festival at About Thyme Farm in scenic Baileys Harbor, Door County Wine Fest brings together all ten wineries of the Door County Wine Trail for a single day of unlimited tastings in a picturesque farm setting. Free shuttle service connects lodging partners and peninsula towns, and the combination of 250 VIP spots, Wisconsin cheese pairings, and live music makes it feel intimate even at capacity. The event sells out well in advance, reflecting Door County's emergence as a serious wine destination.

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Night of June 23rd into June 24th

Festa de São João

Porto, Portugal

Porto's riotous midsummer festival is the city's biggest party, with the port wine lodges of Vila Nova de Gaia playing a central role. While officially a saints' day celebration, port wine flows freely along the Ribeira waterfront, and several lodges host special tastings and events. Fireworks over the Douro at midnight are legendary.

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14–14 Jun

Palisade Food and Wine Festival

Palisade, United States

A dedicated wine and food pairing event highlighting the best of Colorado's Grand Valley wine producers alongside local culinary talent. Set among the peach orchards and vineyards of Palisade, the event showcases how Colorado's continental high-altitude climate produces wines of genuine complexity alongside farm-to-table cuisine. A compact, approachable alternative to the larger Winefest.

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14–14 Jun

Toast of Ohio Wine Festival

Sandusky, United States

A charming charity wine festival held each June in downtown Sandusky, Ohio, benefiting the Merry-Go-Round Museum — a nationally recognized museum of carousel art housed in a restored 1920s carousel building. Local Ohio wines flow alongside food vendors and live entertainment at the 301 Jackson Street venue, offering a relaxed lakeside-town atmosphere. The event is small by design, making it approachable for wine newcomers and a pleasant complement to a Lake Erie Islands visit.

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Held each year in June

Assmannshausen Red Wine Festival 2026

Assmannshausen, Germany

Germany's premier red wine festival in the village of Assmannshausen. Spatburgunder (Pinot Noir) from the steep Rheingau hillsides served in a romantic riverside setting.

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Held each year in June

Weinwandertag Thermenregion 2026

Thermenregion, Austria

A walking wine trail through the vineyards south of Vienna in the Thermenregion. Local growers open vineyard huts (Heurige) along the marked path for tastings and snacks.

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Coming up in July 2026

Plan ahead — these festivals are next on the calendar. Book accommodation early; festival hotels fill up months in advance.

9–11 Jul

Santo Wines Festival

Pyrgos, Greece

A summer tasting event at the Santo Wines cooperative, perched on the Santorini caldera rim with views of the volcano and sunset. Santorini's volcanic Assyrtiko wines are the star, paired with Greek meze and live music as the sun sets over the Aegean. One of the most spectacular wine tasting settings on Earth.

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18–19 Jul

Japan Wine Competition (Nihon Wine Concours)

Kōshū, Japan

Japan's most prestigious wine competition and accompanying public tasting festival, held in Kōshū, the heartland of Japanese winemaking in Yamanashi Prefecture. Over 700 wines from across Japan are judged, and the public tasting event allows visitors to sample award-winners alongside local food. The event has been instrumental in raising the profile of Japanese wine internationally.

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24–26 Jul

International Pinot Noir Celebration

McMinnville, United States

The world's premier Pinot Noir event, held on the campus of Linfield University in McMinnville since 1987. Three days of masterclasses, al fresco meals prepared by top chefs, and blind tastings featuring 70+ Pinot Noir producers from Oregon, Burgundy, and beyond. A bucket-list event for Pinot lovers.

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7–11 Jul

Bordeaux Fête le Vin

Bordeaux, France

Bordeaux's signature wine festival transforms the UNESCO-listed Garonne riverfront into an open-air celebration of regional wines and gastronomy. Over 80 appellations set up pavilions along the quays, with masterclass tastings, live music, and fireworks. After running biennially in even years since 1998, the festival paused in 2026 and returns from 7 to 11 July 2027, timed to coincide with the Tall Ships Races; recent editions have drawn around half a million visitors.

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11–12 Jul

Sussex Wine & Sparkling Festival

Lewes, England

Sussex — the epicentre of English sparkling wine — hosts this celebration of its chalky-soiled vineyards along the South Downs. Producers like Nyetimber, Wiston, Ridgeview, and Rathfinny pour their award-winning blanc de blancs and rosé fizz. Vineyard tours, sabrage demonstrations, and local charcuterie make it a quintessentially English affair.

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17–19 Jul

Festival de Inverno & Vinho de Altitude (Winter Wine Festival)

São Joaquim, Brazil

In the high-altitude vineyards of São Joaquim, Santa Catarina (at 1,400m elevation), this winter festival celebrates Brazil's most exciting new wine frontier. Altitude wines from Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Sauvignon Blanc grown in volcanic soils rival traditional regions. The crisp mountain air, occasional frost, and dramatic highland scenery create a unique tasting experience quite unlike the tropical Brazil most visitors expect.

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