The Cincinnati International Wine Festival is back yet again, with a new event and early tickets for next year’s blowout bash.
On Nov. 6, the festival organizers are hosting a special event in partnership with the Freestore Foodbank that promises an afternoon of wine, food and fun — with six bottles for guests to take home, just in time for holiday entertaining.
The event runs from 3 to 6 p.m. at Freestore Foodbank on 3401 Rosenthal Way, and will feature curated wines, special bites prepared by the Foodbank’s culinary program “Cincinnati Cooks!” and six bottles of wine valued at over $100. Only 100 tickets are available for the event.
In addition, tickets for next year’s major festival go on sale shortly after. This 36th iteration of the long-running festival takes place at the First Financial Center from March 4-6, 2027, and will feature world-class wines from hundreds of wineries, live demonstrations and five-course meals from some of Cincinnati’s most-loved restaurants expertly paired with rare wines.
Early bird tickets for the 2027 Cincinnati International Wine Festival go on sale this coming Black Friday, when tickets will be $75. After Jan. 1, 2027, the tickets will increase in price.
Since its founding, the festival has raised nearly $9 million for local nonprofit organizations, turning a shared appreciation for wine into meaningful support for the Greater Cincinnati community.
“The Cincinnati International Wine Festival brings together wine lovers and industry professionals to celebrate great wine and support our community,” said Sarah Gagnon, executive director for the festival, in a statement. “For 36 years, this event has helped raise millions of dollars for local nonprofits across Greater Cincinnati.”
For more information on this fall’s event and the 2027 festival, visit the Cincinnati International Wine Festival’s official website.
