19th Annual America’s Grape Country Craft Beverage Festival

19th Annual America’s Grape Country Craft Beverage Festival!

August 7th-August 9th, 2026

Vendor Hours: 8/8: 11 am-6 pm
8/9: 12 pm-5 pm

Chautauqua County Fairgrounds | Dunkirk, NY

This two-and-a-half-day event assembles an assortment of alcohol vendors, craft artisans, agricultural producers, culinary artists, car enthusiasts & more! We are Chautauqua County’s premier craft beverage festival, and our goal is to create a fun and interactive experience for our attendees.

Kick-Off Party: BAND ANNOUNCED SOON! The kick-off party is open to ALL TICKET HOLDERS, vendors, and campers! Friday from 6pm to 10pm. This year’s party is 70s-themed! Bring your bell-bottoms, flower crowns, and vibrant patterns!

 Over 100 vendors: Explore everything from wineries, distilleries, and breweries to craft artisans and food trucks. Our festival serves as a one-stop shop to experience all our fabulous vendors from across NY and PA in one location!

 Sip, sample, & Savor: Each tasting ticket includes a complimentary wine glass to enjoy samples from each beverage vendor. Samples are free, and the selections are endless. Don’t forget to pick up a bottle of your favorites! Can’t carry it all? Pick it up when you’re done at our purchase pickup counter!

Live Entertainment: Take a break from sampling with some live music in our entertainment tent all weekend long. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the atmosphere with a beverage in hand from our cash bar.

Band Spots:

8/7 – 6 PM – 10 PM – Kickoff Party! 

8/8 – 1 PM – 5 PM

6 PM – 10 PM – After Hours Party! 

8/9 – 1 PM – 5 PM

Stay tuned for the band announcements!
Interactive Food & Wine Demonstrations: Inspire your next culinary adventure with Chef Krista Van Wagner as she takes you on a delicious journey through the magical world of food & wine. Follow our wine expert, Donna Schlosser-Long, as she takes you through lessons with products from the vendors at the show!

 Classic Car Show: 8/8, 12 PM – 5 PM (Rain Date is 8/9)

Drivers receive a free 1-day admission ticket at no cost and just an additional $10 for one passenger admission. Visit agcfestival.com/car-show for more details and where to enter your car!

There will be awards presented to:

1. Best of Show 

2. Best Muscle Car .

3. Best Hot Rod 

4. Best Restored Car 

5. Best Custom Car 

6. Best Interior 

Location: Chautauqua County Fairgrounds

1089 Central Ave, Dunkirk, NY 14048

Visit our website for more information at agcfestival.com and sign up for our newsletter for special announcements, vendor sneak peeks, and all festival updates!

This is a party like no other, so don’t miss it and get your tickets now!!

Reminder: NO outside food or beverage is allowed inside the tasting festival, including during the Friday night kick-off party.