Events
Door County Wine Fest Ticket Pre-Sale
Psst! the pre-sale is on now!
Get the best price of the year on tickets to 2027 Door County Wine Fest now through September 18!
Join us for the 11th Annual Door County Wine Fest on Saturday, June 26, 2027! Enjoy tasting your way through the wineries of the Door County Wine Trail on the beautiful grounds of About Thyme Farm in Baileys Harbor.
Tickets include unlimited tastings of 70+ wines, free shuttles, live music, cheese and cracker samples, a souvenir glass, and so much more!
2027 Schedule of Events
10:30am: Parking Lot Open & Shuttle Service Begins
11am: Early Admission for VIP and DD ticketholders
11am-3pm: Tasting Tents, Live Music in the VIP Lounge, Food Trucks, Merch Tent
12pm: Gates Open for General Admission
12-3pm: Live Music on the Main Stage
3:00pm: Event Ends
3:15pm: Last Shuttles Depart
TICKETS
General Admission
September 4 – 18 = $60 Early Bird Pricing!
September 19 – December 31 = $65
January 1 – June 25 = $75
Walk-Ups = $85
General Admission tickets include unlimited wine tasting, free shuttles to and from the event grounds available at convenient locations throughout Northern Door County, a souvenir tasting glass, live music, cheese samples provided by Hoard’s Dairyman, cracker samples provided by Potter’s Crackers, and access to a great lineup of local Food Trucks.
VIP = $90
Buy Early! Tickets are Limited!
VIP tickets include all the benefits of General Admission PLUS early entry to the festival grounds, a special VIP wine glass, access to the VIP Lounge with live music, food samples, and exclusive VIP-only wines!
Designated Driver = $15
Unlimited non-alcoholic beverages, early admission, and a souvenir glass.
NEW! Onsite Parking Pass = $45
Buy Early! Parking is Limited!
Parking Pass includes 1 Designated Driver ticket for admission and parking for 1 vehicle at About Thyme Farm. Parking opens at 10:30am. No overnight parking permitted.
Tickets purchased from Anchored Roots Vineyard & Winery will be delivered via email from Door County Tickets within 5-7 days of purchase. For complete event details, visit https://doorcountywinefest.com.
Winemaker Tour & Tasting
Want to know more about our vines and wines? Join us for a tour and tasting!
Cost: $28/person
Includes:
Guided tour of our winery & production space with our winemaker, Eric Gale
Overview of our estate vineyard
Souvenir wine glass
Wine tasting
Tours last roughly 60 minutes.
Reservations recommended. Walk-ups welcome.
Winemaker Tour & Tasting
Want to know more about our vines and wines? Join us for a tour and tasting!
Cost: $28/person
Includes:
Guided tour of our winery & production space with our winemaker, Eric Gale
Overview of our estate vineyard
Souvenir wine glass
Wine tasting
Tours last roughly 60 minutes.
Reservations recommended. Walk-ups welcome.
Workshop: Sip & Craft
Sip & Craft your way into the holiday season! Channel your inner elf to create something special for gifting or simply to make you smile.
This special edition of Sip & Craft with Door County Alpacas features your choice of crafts:
Option 1: Ornament Making
Includes:
60-minute workshop with instruction by Tanzy of Door County Alpacas
Supplies to make 1 adorable yarn bird ornament
1 Glass of wine (or other beverage of your choice)
Option 2: Holiday Cards
60-minute workshop with instruction by Tanzy of Door County Alpacas
Supplies to make 4 festive holiday cards + envelopes
1 Glass of wine (or other beverage of your choice)
Reservations required. No experience necessary.
Holiday Sip & Shop
Get in the spirit of the season!
Featuring an array of local makers, bakers, and creatives!
tasting room open 11a-5p
Wine Tastings, Flights, Bottles, and Glass Pours. Need help picking the perfect bottle to pair with your holiday dinner? Just ask! Hostess gift recommendations? No problem. Need us to ship wine? On it.
We’re here to help make the holiday season as smooth as a buttery Chardonnay.
Holiday Pop-Up Shops 12-4p
LIVE MUSIC 1-4PM
Winemaker Tour & Tasting
Want to know more about our vines and wines? Join us for a tour and tasting!
Cost: $28/person
Includes:
Guided tour of our winery & production space with our winemaker, Eric Gale
Overview of our estate vineyard
Souvenir wine glass
Wine tasting
Tours last roughly 60 minutes.
Reservations recommended. Walk-ups welcome.
Winemaker Tour & Tasting
Want to know more about our vines and wines? Join us for a tour and tasting!
Cost: $28/person
Includes:
Guided tour of our winery & production space with our winemaker, Eric Gale
Overview of our estate vineyard
Souvenir wine glass
Wine tasting
Tours last roughly 60 minutes.
Reservations recommended. Walk-ups welcome.
Merry Christmas
We are closed on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day to celebrate with our family.
Happy New Year
We are closed on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day to celebrate with our family.
Winemaker Tour & Tasting
Want to know more about our vines and wines? Join us for a tour and tasting!
Cost: $28/person
Includes:
Guided tour of our winery & production space with our winemaker, Eric Gale
Overview of our estate vineyard
Souvenir wine glass
Wine tasting
Tours last roughly 60 minutes.
Reservations recommended. Walk-ups welcome.
Winemaker Tour & Tasting
Want to know more about our vines and wines? Join us for a tour and tasting!
Cost: $28/person
Includes:
Guided tour of our winery & production space with our winemaker, Eric Gale
Overview of our estate vineyard
Souvenir wine glass
Wine tasting
Tours last roughly 60 minutes.
Reservations recommended. Walk-ups welcome.
Door County Wine Fest
Join us for the 11th Annual Door County Wine Fest on Saturday, June 26, 2027! Enjoy tasting your way through the wineries of the Door County Wine Trail on the beautiful grounds of About Thyme Farm in Baileys Harbor.
Tickets include unlimited tastings of 70+ wines, free shuttles, live music, cheese and cracker samples, a souvenir glass, and so much more!
2027 Schedule of Events
10:30am: Parking Lot Open & Shuttle Service Begins
11am: Early Admission for VIP and DD ticketholders
11am-3pm: Tasting Tents, Live Music in the VIP Lounge, Food Trucks, Merch Tent
12pm: Gates Open for General Admission
12-3pm: Live Music on the Main Stage
3:00pm: Event Ends
3:15pm: Last Shuttles Depart
TICKETS
General Admission
September 4 – 18 = $60 Early Bird Pricing!
September 19 – December 31 = $65
January 1 – June 25 = $75
Walk-Ups = $85
General Admission tickets include unlimited wine tasting, free shuttles to and from the event grounds available at convenient locations throughout Northern Door County, a souvenir tasting glass, live music, cheese samples provided by Hoard’s Dairyman, cracker samples provided by Potter’s Crackers, and access to a great lineup of local Food Trucks.
VIP = $90
Buy Early! Tickets are Limited!
VIP tickets include all the benefits of General Admission PLUS early entry to the festival grounds, a special VIP wine glass, access to the VIP Lounge with live music, food samples, and exclusive VIP-only wines!
Designated Driver = $15
Unlimited non-alcoholic beverages, early admission, and a souvenir glass.
NEW! Onsite Parking Pass = $45
Buy Early! Parking is Limited!
Parking Pass includes 1 Designated Driver ticket for admission and parking for 1 vehicle at About Thyme Farm. Parking opens at 10:30am. No overnight parking permitted.
Tickets purchased from Anchored Roots Vineyard & Winery will be delivered via email from Door County Tickets within 5-7 days of purchase.
For complete event details, visit https://doorcountywinefest.com.
Live Music: Charles Oxbow
Charles Oxbow is a midwestern singer-songwriter and one half of the folk-rock duo Oxbow and Moor. He has a variety of influences that culminate in a combination of dynamic guitar, harmonica, and voice that is gentle but huge all at the same time.
Outdoor, weather-permitting. Dogs welcome on the patio on leash! In the case of inclement weather, this performance will be held indoors. No dogs allowed indoors.
Live Music: Girl and the Gunn
Join us for live music and patio sipping!
Girl & The Gunn is a harmony-rich Midwestern folk duo combining acoustic melodies and percussion with unique covers and original songs. Known for their heartfelt songwriting and playful onstage banter. Their music blends rich storytelling with soulful melodies, showcasing a deep love for songwriting and collaboration.
Pop-Up Shop: Door County Alpacas
Sip and shop your way through the gorgeous handmade and machine knit alpaca wares from Door County Alpacas!
About Door County Alpacas
Door County Alpaca Ranch is a Suri Alpaca farm on Highway 57 between Baileys Harbor and Sister Bay. We love educating people about alpacas and their magnificent fiber! We offer alpaca tours on our farm year-round and alpaca walks during the summer months.
4th Anniversary Celebration
WE'RE TURNING 4! And celebrating all week long!
Here's how you can join in the festivities:
VISIT US
Wednesday-Monday • 11a-5p
WINE RELEASE
2025 The Roots • 52% Frontenac, 48% Marquette
This light-bodied, estate-grown red blend is the signature of Wisconsin wine. Lightly oaked with subtle tannins, this wine is luscious and complex with notes of black raspberry and black cherry. 25 cases produced.
TASTING LIMITED RELEASE BOTTLES
Popping the tops on all of our limited release wines! That's right, all of the wines we usually have available by the bottle only will be on the tasting menu and glass pour menu. Grenache? Yes! Vineyard Select? You bet! The Roots? Oh, yeah!
POP-UP SHOP
9/5 • 11a-4p
Sip and shop your way through the gorgeous handmade and machine knit alpaca wares from Door County Alpacas!
POP-UP EATS
9/5-9/6 • 12-4P
Lil Jamaica Food Truck will be serving up delicious dishes with all the flavors of the island!
LIVE MUSIC
9/5 • 1-4pm Girl and The Gunn
9/6 • 1-4pm Charles Oxbow
COOKIES
And we'll be sprinkling in birthday cookies from Cabin Baked Goods throughout the weekend!
Free to attend.
Winemaker Tour & Tasting
Want to know more about our vines and wines? Join us for a tour and tasting!
Cost: $28/person
Includes:
Guided tour of our winery & production space with our winemaker, Eric Gale
Overview of our estate vineyard
Souvenir wine glass
Wine tasting
Tours last roughly 60 minutes.
Reservations recommended. Walk-ups welcome.
Dine in the Vines
You’re invited to dine amongst the vines with Anchored Roots Winery owners Amy & Eric Gale. Includes a fabulous 5-course dinner catered by Crave Cuisine and paired wines, live music, and merriment during what we believe is the most beautiful time of the day in the vineyard.
Live Music: Natural Satellite
WAMI nominated cello/saxophone duo Karli and Jason Reisdorf have been enchanting audiences with their distinct sound for nearly a decade, blending artistry, intimacy, and innovation into every performance.
Natural Satellite is an indie duo blending ethereal vocals, finger-style cello, and soulful saxophone into a sound that is emotionally rich and uniquely captivating. With their seamless mix of lush melodies and intimate harmonies, Karli and Jason Reisdorf create a sonic experience that is as reflective as it is inspiring. Their music, often compared to acts like Morphine and Portishead, explores themes of self-love, growth, and personal reflection, drawing listeners into a space of both comfort and connection.
Pop-Up Eats: Caribbean Cruiser
CANCELED
Bringing Island Flavors To The Frozen Tundra! Island foods are known for the love of flavors and the unique use of ingredients .We at Caribbean Cruiser follow this philosophy with all our food we prepare.
Celebrate Carlsville! presented by the Carlsville Business Association
The Tasting Room will be open 11:00am-5:00pm plus enjoy a great lineup of events across all of carlsville!
10:00am Parade on Highway 42 in downtown Carlsville
11:00am-3:00pm Free Trolley Rides between event sites
11:00am-4:00pm Grab a bite to eat from Caribbean Cruiser, shop luxury candles by HOMES Great Lakes, and jump in the bounce house
1:00-4:00pm Live Music by Natural Satellite
For more information on the Carlsville Day festival and happenings at other business locations, visit https://www.carlsvilledoorcounty.com/events
Live Music: Brittany Jean
Join us at Sunset Sips for an after-hours edition of live music and wine sipping!
Brittany Jean is a folk singer/songwriter, currently living in a little apple town on the Columbia River in Washington. During the past few years, her performances have ventured farther and farther from home (including playing the legendary Bluebird Cafe in Nashville, Tennessee, and opening for Three Dog Night’s sold out concert in New York City). Brittany has released six studio albums and an EP--all recorded in Music City, and from her sixth album (Colors & Covers), “Golden Hour," "Lightfoot," and "Dear Mr. Green" were finalists in the International Acoustic Music Awards! And Album 7 is under construction.
Pop-Up Eats: Galecktables
Pop-Up Eats with Galecktables featuring savory snacks, delicious desserts, and so much more!
ON THE MENU
Garlic Scape Pesto Pasta Salad
Noodles with Peanut Sauce
Smoky Pimento Cheese & Sourdough Crackers
Tiramisu
Chocolate Chip Cookies
Assorted Tortes
Join us for a glass of wine and savor these heavenly creations!
Sweet & Savory Culinary Creations by Elizabeth Galecke. Vegetarian. Local ingredients. Organic.
Plus shop Door County Photography by Elizabeth Galecke!
Sunset Sips
Join us as the sun goes down over the vineyard
Live music, good eats, and superb sips await!
Featuring:
Live Music by Brittany Jean
Eats by Galecktables
Door County Wine Fest
Taste the flavors from the wineries of the Door County Wine Trail on the beautiful grounds of About Thyme Farm in Baileys Harbor on Saturday, June 27, 2026!
11am-12pm VIP Tasting | 12pm-4pm General Admission
Early Bird Pricing now-December 31, 2025! Save $10 off per General Admission and/or VIP ticket purchased!
General Admission tickets include unlimited tastings of more than 80 wines, free shuttles to and from the event grounds, a souvenir tasting glass, live music, and access to an array of local food vendors.
VIP tickets include everything in the General Admission ticket PLUS early access to the grounds at 11:00am, two additional reserve wines per featured winery, special cheese pairings, and exclusive access to the VIP Lounge.
Designated Driver tickets include a souvenir glass and two non-alcoholic beverages.
Must be 21 years of age or older to enter the festival grounds. There is no onsite parking - shuttles will be running from various location across Door County. Additional information, including shuttle stops, is available at doorcountywinefest.com.
Official eTicket for admission will be delivered electronically from doorcountytickets.com
Live Music: Bobby Burns & Pete Henry
Join us at Sunset Sips for an after-hours edition of live music and wine sipping!
Sunset Sips
Join us as the sun goes down over the vineyard
Live music, good eats, and superb sips await!
Featuring:
Live Music by Pete Henry
Live Music: Michael Grabner
Join us at Sunset Sips for an after-hours edition of live music and wine sipping!
Michael Grabner is a singer-songwriter and Appleton, WI native. His unique sound is rooted in the traditions of country, folk, and rock music, and his sound is best described as Americana or alt-country. His unique vocal style, captivating lyrics, and intricate guitar picking engage his audience, whether they are listening to him live or through his work in the studio.
Pop-Up Eats: Papa B's Food Truck
Smash burgers, Italian beef, gyros, pot roast tacos, teriyaki chicken, butternut and bean, quesadillas, and more!
Sunset Sips
Join us as the sun goes down over the vineyard
Live music, good eats, and superb sips await!
Featuring:
Live Music by Michael Grabner
Eats by Papa B’s Food Truck
Winemaker Tour & Tasting
SPECIAL EDITION: CRAFTING LEDGE BLANC
How do you craft a regional wine? What can a winemaker do to drive certain flavor profiles in a wine style? What makes Ledge Blanc Ledge Blanc? Find out in this special tour and tasting! Taste the individual components of our signature white wine and learn what characteristics each one brings to the finished blend.
Cost: $28/person
Includes:
Guided tour of our winery & production space
Overview of our estate vineyard
Souvenir wine glass
Curated wine tasting by our winemaker, Eric Gale
Tours last roughly 60 minutes.
Reservations recommended. Walk-ups welcome.
Experience Ledge Blanc
Kicking off a full weekend of events with Experience Ledge Blanc at Anchored Roots Vineyard & Winery! Taste a lineup of Ledge Blanc wines by the only 6 certified producers in the state and learn more about this signature style of the Wisconsin Ledge AVA!
Join us from 4-7pm for Live Music by Erin Krebs & Paul Sucherman, Papa B’s Food Truck, and a bonus tasting tent packed with Ledge Blanc goodness!
Live Music: Erin Krebs Duo
Join us at Sunset Sips for an after-hours edition of live music and wine sipping!
Award-winning vocalist Erin Krebs and acclaimed pianist Paul Sucherman are a dynamic jazz duo known for their expressive interpretations of Jazz standards, blues, and more. With Erin’s soulful vocals and Paul’s masterful playing, they create an engaging, musical experience full of swing, artistry, and fun!
Sunset Sips
Join us as the sun goes down over the vineyard
Live music, good eats, and superb sips await!
Featuring:
Live Music by Erin Krebs and Paul Sucherman
Papa B’s Food Truck
Live Music: Julien Kozak
Join us at Sunset Sips for an after-hours edition of live music and wine sipping!
With a sweet, baritone voice reminiscent of a young James Taylor, soft-spoken singer-songwriter, Julien Kozak, has been walking the bridge between folk and pop.
Hailing from Milwaukee, he takes influences from the likes of James Taylor, John Mayer, and Ed Sheeran. His soothing voice, intricate guitar melodies, and universally relatable lyrics seem to be catching everyone’s ear, including that of James Taylor himself.
Sunset Sips
Join us as the sun goes down over the vineyard
Live music, good eats, and superb sips await!
Featuring:
Live Music by Julien Kozak
The Purple Yum Food Truck
Pop-Up Eats: The Purple Yum Food Truck
Get a taste of Door County’s brand new food truck, The Purple Yum! Serving Filipino food, refreshers, boba and desserts.
Live Music: Jacob Fannin
Join us at Sunset Sips for an after-hours edition of live music and wine sipping!
Acoustic guitarist Jacob Fannin was born and raised in northeastern Wisconsin. Ease your mind with his smooth sounds as the sun goes down!
Sunset Sips
Join us as the sun goes down over the vineyard
Live music, good eats, and superb sips await!
Featuring:
Live Music by Jacob Fannin
Eats by Kickin Ash BBQ Food Truck