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Tastings, bottle sales and games of chance
April 18th

Join Niagara Wine Trail wineries for tastings, bottle sales and games of chance at the Batavia Downs & Hotel.

Choose from General Admission, VIP, or Designated Driver tickets.

General Admission Ticket Includes:

  • Souvenir Wine Glass
  • $25 Free Play voucher from Batavia Downs
  • Voucher for $5 off a $10 food purchase at Batavia Downs restaurants the day of the event
  • Wine samples from participating wineries from 2pm – 5pm
  • Wine Purchase Check Service

VIP Includes General Admission Ticket plus:

  • Extra VIP tasting hour from 1pm – 2pm
  • Complimentary Appetizer Station during VIP hour: Antipasti and Seasonal Fruit Skewers, Assorted Meatballs, Spanakopita Triangles, Caprese, Chicken Bruschetta Crostini, and Black & Bleu Beef Tenderloin Crostini
  • Exclusive Bottle Discounts during VIP hour
  • A six-bottle wine tote

Designated Driver Ticket:

  • $25 Free Play voucher from Batavia Downs
  • Voucher for $5 off a $10 food purchase at Batavia Downs restaurants the day of the event
  • Purchase Check Service

Hotel Rooms:

Hotel Accommodations at Batavia Downs are available but limited.

Visit: thehotelatbataviadowns.com

Scroll Down and Click the Black “Book Online” Button, Click the gold “Update Guests & Rooms”, then Select Check in on April 18th, Check out on April 19th and use Group Attendee Code VINO26.

*Please note that tickets MUST be purchased separately from hotel purchase.


Participating Wineries:

  • A Gust of Sun Winery
  • Bella Rose Winery & Vineyard
  • Black Willow Winery
  • Honeymoon Trail Winery
  • Long Cliff Vineyard & Winery
  • Mayer’s Lake Ontario Winery
  • Schulze Vineyards & Winery
  • Victorianbourg Wine Estate
  • Vizcarra Vineyards at Becker Farms
  • The Winery at Marjim Manor

Participating Local Vendors:


HOW IT WORKS:

  • Complete your order online
  • Save the order confirmation emailed to you. THIS WILL BE YOUR TICKET to enter the event.
  • Show your confirmation at the event check in. For VIP ticket holders this is between 1pm and 2pm. General Admission is between 2pm and 5pm.
  • A valid photo ID with proof of age is required to participate in wine tasting. Please have your ID ready upon arrival.
  • Tickets are non-refundable.

Hours:

1-2pm VIP Ticket Holder tasting
2-5pm General Admission tasting

Price:

General Admission
$40  pre-sale ends April 17, 2026 at 9pm
$45 at the door

$50 VIP online only
 

$35 Designated Driver

Price includes tax.