Wine, Food, Festivities to Flow at Verde Valley Wine Festival

Now in its seventh year, the popular event will bring together more than 20 wineries from across the Verde Valley and beyond. Attendees can sip their way through some of Arizona’s finest wine selections while enjoying craft beer, spirits, food from local eateries, live music and artisan shopping – all set against the scenic backdrop of Riverfront Park at 1284 E. River Front Road.

“This event is the best way to celebrate Mother’s Day,” said Festival Organizer Paula Woolsey. “It’s a wonderful opportunity for families to celebrate mothers while enjoying local wines and delicious food. The chance to meet the winemakers adds a personal touch, allowing attendees to learn more about their favorite wines directly from the source.”

The festival is co-sponsored by the Verde Valley Wine Consortium and the City of Cottonwood. Organizers expect a strong turnout of wine enthusiasts from across the state and region.

Participating wineries include well-known names such as Page Springs Cellars, Arizona Stronghold, Caduceus Cellars/Merkin Vineyards and Chateau Tumbleweed, among others. Wines will be available by the glass, bottle or case.

Here is the full list of participating wineries:

• 1764 Vineyards
• Alcantara Winery
• Arizona Stronghold
• Bodega Pierce Winery
• Caduceus Cellars/Merkin Vineyards
• Cella Winery
• Chateau Tumbleweed Winery
• Cove Mesa Vineyard
• Da Vines Vineyard
• Four Eight Wine Works
• Grand Canyon Winery
• Laramita Cellars
• Oak Creek Winery
• Omphalos Winery
• Page Springs Cellars
• Rubrix Wines
• Salt Mine Wine
• Southwest Wine Center
• Su Vino Winery
• Twisted Union Wine Company

Other libations will be offered by Desert Diamond Distillery, The Belfry Brewery and Wild Tonic, which will serve both alcoholic and non-alcoholic kombucha options.

To pair with locally sourced wine, an array of food trucks will be on site serving everything from wood-fired pizza and crepes to gourmet kettle corn and handcrafted chocolates.

Featured vendors include Campfire Grill, Craft Wood Fired Pizza, The Gravy Train, Sweet Breeze Crepes and Coffee, Carolina’s Chocolates, Fan Man and the Red Head, Tiny Gourmet, Gia’s Toffee, Poppin in the Pines, and Positively Frosted. QCBN

By VVBN Staff

Tickets start at $20 for early birds and include a commemorative wine glass and six tasting tickets. Tickets at the door are $25, and non-drinker tickets are available for $10.

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit verdevalleywinefestival.com/tickets or Stride Events.

Courtesy Photo: More than 20 Arizona wineries are pouring into the Verde Valley Wine Festival in Cottonwood.