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Chill out in the Niagara Benchlands at Ontario's Ultimate Winter Festival

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Chill out in the Niagara Benchlands at Ontario's Ultimate Winter Festival

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SIP’SATIONAL BEVERAGES

Sip local, award-winning wine, beer, cider, and cocktails in our charming winter village
‘NEW’ Warm-up and sample local TasteMaker favourites at our Best of the Benchlands Bar

CULINARY DELIGHTS

Sample the season’s best – enjoy a variety of delights from the Benchlands’ top chefs and tastiest artisans

HOLIDAY SHOP TIL' YOU DROP!

‘NEW’ Ho’ Ho’ Ho’ Holiday Artisan Market featuring local artists and craft vendors
‘NEW’ Purchase your favourite festival sips at our first-ever Benchlands Bottle Shop

FAMILY FUN

Children’s crafts and vintage toy experiences
Campfires and s’mores galore!
Heritage displays and demonstrations

ENTERTAINMENT

‘NEW’ A Not-So-Silent Night After Party

Daily Festival Hours

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Programming Schedule

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Brace for … THREE DAYS OF WINTER FUN!

Friday – Sparkle & Shine

Break out the glitter, sequins, and your holiday season blingy best, as you do your part to help make the first night of Winter WineFest the brightest one yet!

A Starry Night VIP Reception

Holiday Comfort Classics Workshop

Saturday– Let’s Get Cozy!

Show off your favourite faux furs, woolly winter mittens, and toastiest holiday knits as day two of Winter WineFest heats up the Niagara Benchlands.

Shake-Up this Season’s Cocktail List

A hands-on workshop where guests will learn to whip up delicious and easy holiday cocktails that are sure to be a hit this holiday season. *Additional fees apply.

The Annual Golden Blunnies Barrel Rolling Championship

The rolling returns! A heated competition featuring the Benchlands’ top winemakers, brew masters, and distillers.

A Not-So-Silent Night After Party

Dance the night away *Additional fees apply.

Sunday– Catch the Holiday Spirit

We can’t wait to celebrate this most-festive day of Winter WineFest with you! Be sure to sport your best ugly holiday garb and you could win the grand prize, in our first-ever Holiday Cheermeister competition.

Glow in the Dark Dance Spectacular

Let it Glow Dance Company presents a Glow in the Dark Dance Spectacular featuring elite youth dancers from across the Niagara Region.

All Weekend Long

Tis’ the season for giving- share a monetary donation or donation of any ‘new’ winter clothing item, and receive a ballot to enter to win a Benchlands swag bag filled with all our local holiday favourites.

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Parking Information

*No Parking onsite. Complimentary shuttle service will be available throughout the duration of the event. *Limited barrier-free parking available onsite at Ball’s Falls.

Complimentary Shuttle Locations: