September Wine Festivals Span US, Canada Celebrating Harvest, Culture

Several wine-related festivals and educational opportunities are taking place across the U.S. and Canada this September. The 5th Annual Vino al Fresco Wine Tasting Festival in Chesterton, Indiana, offers guests unlimited tastings from regional wineries, live music, and local food vendors. Mississippi State University is providing a wine appreciation class called "Wine the Experience," aimed at enhancing both personal enjoyment and professional skills related to wine culture. The Niagara Grape & Wine Festival in Canada features wine and food pairings at multiple wineries through a Discovery Pass, culminating in a large culinary and wine village with free admission and optional VIP experiences. Kentucky's annual Bourbon, Bands & Wine Festival in Oak Grove includes tastings from local distilleries and wineries, live music, a car show, and vendor booths. Additionally, the Gettysburg Wine & Music Festival showcased 27 wineries and distilleries along with bands and food trucks, highlighting the growing popularity of wine and music events nationwide.