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Fair Play Harvest Wine Festival

Save 25%+ with a 2-Day Pass

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 November 1st - 2nd, 2025

Uncork the spirit of Fair Play! Get tickets today!
Get your tickets today and “Experience Fair Play” harvest fun!

About this Event

Indulge in extraordinary, award-winning wines from the Fair Play AVA, just an hour from Sacramento. Celebrate the wine harvest with Fair Play wineries in El Dorado County this fall. Enjoy food, live music, games, artisanal market vendors, harvest demonstrations, and, most importantly, wine tasting as you explore Fair Play's beautiful wineries. A world away awaits.
 
While reservations are not required at individual wineries, tickets for your starting winery are limited, so purchase yours early!

Your ticket purchase benefits the Fair Play Winery Association, which uses the funds to promote the Fair Play AVA.

Bumgarner Winery

Celebrate the harvest with award-winning Bumgarner wines and the return of our wildly popular Crimson Trio Hard Cider. Enjoy gourmet pot pies from Solstice Savory Pies and connect with winemaker Brian Bumgarner—all in the heart of Fair Play, where Beauty and Bounty meet.

Busby Cellars

Savor gourmet Korean Beef Street Tacos, Chilled Asian Noodle Salad, and Brownie Bites. Have you ever compared wine in a barrel to the same varietal in a bottle? Discover our barrel tasting experience, plus new releases and old favorites at great prices, just one mile from Somerset Corner!

Cantiga Wineworks

Experience Cantiga’s European-style wines paired with Spanish paella. Catch the excitement of crush with demonstrations, music, crafts, games, and a “spiel” from the winemakers. A visit to Cantiga is always an education. There will be a quiz!

Chaney Family Winery

Celebrate harvest season at Chaney Family Winery! Sip award-winning wines during exclusive barrel tastings, enjoy live music, take fun photos at festive fall-themed stations, paint pumpkins, and snack on tasty pinwheel sandwiches with crackers and cheese.

Château d' Estienne

We welcome you to one of the most beautiful wineries in El Dorado County. Enjoy award winning Portuguese wines, food pairings, and immerse yourself in the Sierra Foothills amazing view. After all, NOTHING can beat a glass of wine with a view.

Cielo Sulla Terra Estate Vineyards and Winery

Discover Heaven On Earth. Indulge in wine and pairing grazing charcuterie table with live music: Green Broke Saturday 1–4PM, and
Rick Hussong Sunday 11:30AM–4:30PM

E16 Winery

Raise a glass to the season! E16 is celebrating this year’s Harvest Festival with a delicious lineup of assorted Bellini’s paired perfectly with our award-winning wines. Join us in toasting the hard work, the bounty of the vineyard, and the beauty of harvest time in FairPlay!

Element 79 Vineyards

Enjoy our seasonal small bites paired with Award Winning wines from our Estate vineyard. Visit the winery with our owners & winemaker for a unique opportunity to experience what goes on behind the cellar doors.  Relax on our beautiful patio while soaking up the scenic views of Fairplay.

Golden Leaves Winery

Come savor our house made focaccia appetizers paired with award winning wines on the deck or in our large familial tasting room with jazz & blues in the background. Stroll through the vineyard enjoying late grapes.

Gwinllan Estate

Master Authentic Tortillas & Pulled Pork Tacos! Join our hands-on cooking class and learn to create authentic tortillas from scratch, then build your own delicious pulled pork tacos to enjoy with our hand crafted wines made from our estate grapes.

MV Winery

We will be serving our fabulous Lagrein Fresh Vegetable Harvest Soup with or without Andouille Sausage, rolls and assorted sweet treats. Start you holiday shopping early at our local artisanal vendors. Bocce Ball and Corn Hole.

Medeiros Family Wines

Join Medeiros Family Wines on the crush pad with a tasting of our Award winning wines and stunning view. Enjoy your tasting experience with live music(Saturday November 1st) and a complimentary light bite and barrel tasting. We can't wait to welcome you!

Mellowood Vineyard

Relax in the Oak Grove or remodeled Barrel Room Lounge. Taste Mariam's amazing Kenyan Samosas and Kachumbari with a flight of highly scored Mellowood wines. Make a holiday cork wreath and take home a special memory. Discounts on wines, half and full case specials, and limited library selections

Mirador Winery

Savor wood-fired pizza and fine wines. Play horseshoes & cornhole. Get a hands-on winemaking experience with our owners: press grapes, punch down fermenters, and learn about terroir. It's an immersive journey from vine to glass!

Oakstone Winery

From seasoned sommeliers to curious newcomers, our wines offer something for everyone. Savor a selection of obscure varietals and fan favorites paired with our specialty curated charcuterie. Don't miss this opportunity to elevate your wine experience and raise a glass with our owners and winemaker.

Polynesian Girl Winery

Experience coming soon!

Saluti Cellars

Get ready for a fantastic day with live music, delicious wood-fired pizza, and wine tasting. Tour our wine caves and meet our Highlander cattle. Feeling adventurous? Stomp grapes for a commemorative "Stomping T-shirt!"

Sentivo Vineyards

Experience coming soon!

Shadow Ranch Vineyard

Join us at Shadow Ranch for great wine and great vibes! We'll have live music and we'll be serving up our popular harvest chili all weekend long to pair with some award-winning wines!" 

Toogood Wine Caves

Guests will enjoy a curated wine tasting inside our stunning 5,000 sq. ft. wine cave, surrounded by the ambiance of aging barrels and handcrafted vintages. Before or after your tasting, indulge in a savory tri-tip slider on our waterfall patio!

Windwalker Vineyards

Enjoy a beautiful fall day at Windwalker Vineyard with Italian themed food and wine pairings.

Save 25%+ with a 2-Day Pass

Choose a starting winery. You will receive a wristband good for all wineries.

Bumgarner Winery

Celebrate the harvest with award-winning Bumgarner wines and the return of our wildly popular Crimson Trio Hard Cider. Enjoy gourmet pot pies from Solstice Savory Pies and connect with winemaker Brian Bumgarner—all in the heart of Fair Play, where Beauty and Bounty meet.

Busby Cellars

Savor gourmet Korean Beef Street Tacos, Chilled Asian Noodle Salad, and Brownie Bites. Have you ever compared wine in a barrel to the same varietal in a bottle? Discover our barrel tasting experience, plus new releases and old favorites at great prices, just one mile from Somerset Corner!

Cantiga Wineworks

Experience Cantiga’s European-style wines paired with Spanish paella. Catch the excitement of crush with demonstrations, music, crafts, games, and a “spiel” from the winemakers. A visit to Cantiga is always an education. There will be a quiz!

Chaney Family Winery

Celebrate harvest season at Chaney Family Winery! Sip award-winning wines during exclusive barrel tastings, enjoy live music, take fun photos at festive fall-themed stations, paint pumpkins, and snack on tasty pinwheel sandwiches with crackers and cheese.

Château d' Estienne

We welcome you to one of the most beautiful wineries in El Dorado County. Enjoy award winning Portuguese wines, food pairings, and immerse yourself in the Sierra Foothills amazing view. After all, NOTHING can beat a glass of wine with a view.

Cielo Sulla Terra Estate Vineyards and Winery

Discover Heaven On Earth. Indulge in wine and pairing grazing charcuterie table with live music: Green Broke Saturday 1–4PM, and
Rick Hussong Sunday 11:30AM–4:30PM

E16 Winery

Raise a glass to the season! E16 is celebrating this year’s Harvest Festival with a delicious lineup of assorted Bellini’s paired perfectly with our award-winning wines. Join us in toasting the hard work, the bounty of the vineyard, and the beauty of harvest time in FairPlay!

Element 79 Vineyards

Enjoy our seasonal small bites paired with Award Winning wines from our Estate vineyard. Visit the winery with our owners & winemaker for a unique opportunity to experience what goes on behind the cellar doors.  Relax on our beautiful patio while soaking up the scenic views of Fairplay.

Golden Leaves Winery

Come savor our house made focaccia appetizers paired with award winning wines on the deck or in our large familial tasting room with jazz & blues in the background. Stroll through the vineyard enjoying late grapes.

Gwinllan Estate

Master Authentic Tortillas & Pulled Pork Tacos! Join our hands-on cooking class and learn to create authentic tortillas from scratch, then build your own delicious pulled pork tacos to enjoy with our hand crafted wines made from our estate grapes.

MV Winery

We will be serving our fabulous Lagrein Fresh Vegetable Harvest Soup with or without Andouille Sausage, rolls and assorted sweet treats. Start you holiday shopping early at our local artisanal vendors. Bocce Ball and Corn Hole.

Medeiros Family Wines

Join Medeiros Family Wines on the crush pad with a tasting of our Award winning wines and stunning view. Enjoy your tasting experience with live music(Saturday November 1st) and a complimentary light bite and barrel tasting. We can't wait to welcome you!

Mellowood Vineyard

Relax in the Oak Grove or remodeled Barrel Room Lounge. Taste Mariam's amazing Kenyan Samosas and Kachumbari with a flight of highly scored Mellowood wines. Make a holiday cork wreath and take home a special memory. Discounts on wines, half and full case specials, and limited library selections

Mirador Winery

Savor wood-fired pizza and fine wines. Play horseshoes & cornhole. Get a hands-on winemaking experience with our owners: press grapes, punch down fermenters, and learn about terroir. It's an immersive journey from vine to glass!

Oakstone Winery

From seasoned sommeliers to curious newcomers, our wines offer something for everyone. Savor a selection of obscure varietals and fan favorites paired with our specialty curated charcuterie. Don't miss this opportunity to elevate your wine experience and raise a glass with our owners and winemaker.

Polynesian Girl Winery

Experience coming soon!

Saluti Cellars

Get ready for a fantastic day with live music, delicious wood-fired pizza, and wine tasting. Tour our wine caves and meet our Highlander cattle. Feeling adventurous? Stomp grapes for a commemorative "Stomping T-shirt!"

Sentivo Vineyards

Experience coming soon!

Shadow Ranch Vineyard

Join us at Shadow Ranch for great wine and great vibes! We'll have live music and we'll be serving up our popular harvest chili all weekend long to pair with some award-winning wines!" 

Toogood Wine Caves

Guests will enjoy a curated wine tasting inside our stunning 5,000 sq. ft. wine cave, surrounded by the ambiance of aging barrels and handcrafted vintages. Before or after your tasting, indulge in a savory tri-tip slider on our waterfall patio!

Windwalker Vineyards

Enjoy a beautiful fall day at Windwalker Vineyard with Italian themed food and wine pairings.

FAQs

What happens after I purchase my tickets? Show your printed or eticket to the staff at the winery you chose to start your day. They will check you in (please bring ID), give you your commemorative wine glass, wristband and event map.

Are kids ok? This event is for guests 21 and over. You need to show a government issued ID to check-in. Designated Driver ticket holders will not receive any alcohol (no exceptions) nor a glass. Designated drivers may enjoy the foods, harvest activities and entertainment.

Can I get a refund? No refunds.  Event will take place rain or shine.

Do I need reservations at the other wineries? No, spend your day visiting the other wineries at your leisure.

Is this an inside or outside event? Depending on which winery you attend, tasting and activities may be inside or outside. Please check with the individual wineries. We encourage the wineries to utilize outdoor areas so please dress accordingly.

Details

Date & Time: November 1-2, 2025 11am – 5pm

Location: Fair Play AVA, Somerset, California

Refund Policy: No Refunds

Ticket Pricing: Tickets Excludes Processing Fee

- General - 2 day: $75

- 2 day Early Bird: $65

- Saturday only: $55

- Sunday only: $45

- Sunday Early Bird: $40

- Designated Driver (must accompany other ticket): $25

-Saturday Early Bird: $50

Important Notes

- Groups limited to 10 people

- All attendees must have a ticket

- Service animals only

- We urge everyone to drink responsibly

- Smile! By entering the festival you agree to be photographed and images of you may be used for promotional purposes

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