The Cayuga Lake Wine Trail is ringing in the holiday season with its highly anticipated annual Holiday Shopping Spree, featuring wine tastings, festive treats, and collectible gnome ornaments. Spanning two weekends—November 23-24 and December 7-8—the event is designed to kick off the season with flair as participants sip, shop, and celebrate across ten of Cayuga Lake’s finest wineries.
For over 30 years, the Holiday Shopping Spree has combined holiday shopping with the region’s best wines, creating an unforgettable seasonal experience. Tickets are priced at $65 for individuals and $95 for couples, granting access to the full weekend. Non-alcoholic options are available for designated drivers to ensure everyone can join in on the holiday spirit.
Each ticket offers a lineup of exclusive benefits:
- Food and Wine Pairings – Enjoy seasonal delights like Roasted Butternut Squash Soup and Cheesecake Scoops topped with Berry Compote, paired to perfection with each winery’s featured wines.
- Extra Wine Samples – Each stop includes three additional tastings, letting guests explore even more of the Finger Lakes’ famed varietals.
- Hand-Crafted Gnome Ornaments – Collect a unique gnome ornament crafted by Finger Lakes Laser at every winery visited, turning the event into a treasured holiday tradition.
- Souvenir Wine Glass and Discounts – Take home a commemorative glass, plus a $5 discount on any $35 wine purchase at participating wineries.
“This year’s Shopping Spree brings back the cherished tradition of collecting ornaments from each stop, and we’re thrilled to offer locally crafted gnome ornaments as keepsakes,” said Katherine Chase, Executive Director of the Cayuga Lake Wine Trail. “It’s a festive way to bring home a little piece of the Finger Lakes’ charm.”
Tickets are available now at CayugaWineTrail.com, but space is limited, and this seasonal event sells out quickly. Participating wineries include Americana Vineyards, Buttonwood Grove Winery, Cayuga Ridge Estate Winery, and more.
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