Seneca Lake Wine Trail: Smokin’ Summer Kickoff 2026

Join us for an unforgettable summer celebration as 13 outstanding wineries come together to present a wine and food pairing experience like no other. Set against a backdrop of sunny skies and warm breezes, this event will highlight seasonal wines perfectly paired with delicious summer-themed and barbeque fare.

Each wine tasting ticketholder receives a wine and food pairing, plus an additional three tastings at each participating winery. Designated drivers receive the food offering at each participating winery, plus non-alcoholic beverages along the way.

Choosing a Starting Winery

When you purchase tickets, you will do so by selecting a starting winery. You must begin at your starting winery and starting wineries cannot changed once tickets are purchased. Once you’ve visited your starting winery, you can go to participating wineries in any order you choose.

Preview the Event Recipes

The event recipe book will be posted after April 1, 2026. Due to the volume of food prepared, wineries cannot accommodate food allergies and dietary restrictions during Wine Trail event weekends.

Group Size Maximum

The group size maximum for our Wine Trail events is 6 people.

Tickets Are Non-Refundable

Seneca Lake Wine Trail event tickets are 100% non-refundable. Due to logistical challenges, even if you cannot attend due to an illness, family emergency, etc. – we cannot refund your tickets. We strongly encourage you to purchase ticket insurance. Our events are not canceled due to weather, unless the state closes roads around the Wine Trail. We do offer ticket insurance through a third party, which you can purchase at check-out.

Event Dates & Hours

Saturday, June 6, 2026 – 10am-5pm
Sunday, June 7, 2026 – 10am-5pm

Wineries will only serve event attendees during the event hours.

Ticket Pricing

Wine Tasting Ticket: $65 (includes taxes and fees)

Each wine tasting ticket holder will receive a wine glass and souvenir wine glass charm at their starting winery.  From there, at each participating winery, wine tasting ticketholders enjoy a sample of food with the event theme, along with a wine to complement the dish, plus an additional three samples of wine.

Designated Drivers: $25 (includes taxes and fees)

We love our designated drivers! Instead of the wine glass and souvenir charm, DDs receive a souvenir insulated travel mug, plus the food samples and a non-alcoholic beverage at each participating winery along the way.

*Tickets are 100% digital*

Once you purchase tickets, you’ll receive them via email. If you don’t receive an email, please reach out to us: 607-535-8080.

There is one QR code per ticket and each QR code will be scanned at each winery to gain admission. You must be prepared to present your digital ticket on your phone to be scanned at each winery you visit. In the alternative, you can print your ticket at home and present it at each winery to be scanned.

How To Purchase Tickets:

To purchase tickets, select your chosen starting winery from the dropdown menu and click or tap “BUY TICKETS”. Then you’ll be taken through the check-out process.

During check-out, you will be prompted to enter your email address and/or cell phone number. We strongly encourage you to enter both, as this is the way you will receive your tickets. Sometimes, the ticket email bounces to spam. Enter your email address carefully and double check the spelling before completing the transaction.

If, after you complete your check out, you do not see your tickets in your email or phone, don’t panic. Give us a call at 607-535-8080 and we’ll troubleshoot with you.

Purchasing Tickets As A Gift?

If you are purchasing tickets to give to someone else, it is very important that you contact us after you complete your transaction so that we can update the name on the order and ensure we have the correct contact information for the recipient. Event attendees receive an email the week before the event with important information. It is very important that we have the attendee’s email address on file.

Preferred Lodging

The Fairfield by Marriott Geneva Finger Lakes is offering a discount of 5% to Seneca Lake Wine Trail event attendees during Wine Trail event weekends! For Smokin’ Summer Kickoff, this code is valid for stays between June 5 and June 8. Use the code S5235 – to be used only on www.marriott.com/ithfl – enter code under Special rates- Corp/Promo Code.