Wine festival returns this weekend
The Arizona WineGrowers Festival returns to a new Valley home this weekend at Biltmore Fashion Park, bringing winemakers and visitors statewide and signaling strong public appetite for destination-driven, experience-rich events. (phoenixnewtimes.com)
The one-day tasting is scheduled for Saturday, March 28, 2026, with VIP entry at 11 a.m., general admission at noon and the event running through 5 p.m. (azwinegrowersfestival.com) Organizer and venue listings advertise roughly 40 Arizona wineries on the lineup, while several previews note press coverage that lists about 30 participating producers. (reddevelopment.com) Advance VIP tickets are listed at $60 for 11 a.m. entry with eight tasting tickets, a souvenir glass, VIP lounge access and an exclusive seminar, while general admission is $40 for five tastings and day‑of prices rise to $80 (VIP) and $55 (GA). (etix.com) The official event roster highlights Arizona AVAs and named producers including Verde Valley and Willcox appellations and wineries such as Caduceus Cellars, LDV Winery and Dos Cabezas among exhibitors. (azwinegrowersfestival.com) The festival is presented as a benefit for the Arizona Wine Growers Association and was promoted by organizers as returning after a two‑year hiatus ahead of Arizona Wine Month. (phoenixnewtimes.com) All attendees must be 21 and over, and several outlets point out that included tasting tickets (five in GA, eight in VIP) will only allow sampling of a fraction of the wines on offer given multiple pours per winery. (etix.com)
