We Love Lodi
2026-09-14 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-09-15 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-09-16 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-09-17 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-09-18 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-09-19 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-09-20 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-09-21 10:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) and 21 more dates | Idol Ridge Winery, 9059 State Route 414, Lodi, NY, 14860, United States
We’re pretty proud to call Lodi home and this year makes it even more special because our little town is turning 200 years old!

Join us at the tasting room as we celebrate the history, heart, and community that make Lodi such an incredible place to call home. This is a milestone birthday, and we want all our locals here with us to toast to 200 amazing years!

For all our neighbors, show your ID and receive a discount on ALL bar items during the celebration! (zip codes include 14521, 14860, 14841, 14847, & 14818)

Whether you’re a longtime local or just discovering our little tasting room in Finger Lakes wine country, this is the perfect time to stop by, relax, and celebrate together!

And if you didn’t already know, our tasting room, Idol Ridge, is literally “Lodi” spelled backwards. That’s how much we love this place!

Come hang out, sip on something local and delicious, and help us celebrate 200 years of Lodi. We’d love to see you.

Balloons on the Ridge: Hot Air Balloon Weekend 2026
2026-09-25 16:00 - 2026-09-27 17:00
Join us for our very first Hot Air Balloon Weekend here on the Ridge! We’re partnering with Freedom Ballooning and Flynn Energy for an unforgettable weekend filled with hot air balloon rides, live music, great food, and family-friendly fun.
Schedule of Events 🎈:
Friday September 25th

Book a sunset hot air balloon ride HERE
Live Music with Old World Warblers 5:30pm-8:30pm
Glow Balloon 8pm-9pm – as the sun goes down, we’ll be lighting up the hot air balloon! Get a close up look at the balloon, stargaze over Seneca Lake, and enjoy the live tunes
Our outdoor bar will be serving up wine, handcrafted cocktails, ice cold wine slushies, and non-alcoholic drinks

Saturday September 26th

Book a sunrise or sunset hot air balloon ride HERE
Enjoy balloon activities throughout the day: tethered rides (first come first serve, weather dependent, $25/ticket), balloon tours (on the ground, free), and balloon Q&A with the pilots!
Live music with Mike & Angie 12pm-3pm and Roc Street 4pm-7pm
Food from JJ’s Dogs and More food truck
Outdoor bar serving up our wine, handcrafted cocktails, ice cold wine slushies, and non-alcoholic drinks

Sunday September 27th

Book a sunrise or sunset hot air balloon ride HERE
Sunday Brunch mimosa and bloody mary specials

This event is free admission and open to all ages for a fun-filled weekend. Parking is $10 for Friday evening and Saturday festivities. Hot air balloon flights must be booked in advance through Freedom Ballooning. As we get closer to the event, Freedom Ballooning will adjust flight times based on weather conditions and scheduling.
Purchase Balloon Ride Tickets Here
